Principal Architect, Platform Identity

Salesforce UK

Base: $257,500 - $451,700 annually (up to $496,400...
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on industry standards).
Principal architect level experience
Deep mastery of authentication and authorization patterns
Experience with mtls and key management services
Salesforce UK is seeking a Principal Architect for its Platform Identity team to lead the technical direction of the Salesforce Identity Platform. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in authentication and authorization frameworks, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable solutions while harmonizing identity efforts across the organization

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the definitive technical authority for the Salesforce Identity Platform, ensuring integrity across billions of global transactions.
  • The successful candidate will pioneer frameworks for Agentic Identity, enabling autonomous agents to authenticate and operate with enterprise-grade trust.
  • Salesforce offers a competitive base salary range of $257,500 - $451,700 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and equity.

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Salesforce UK is seeking a Principal Architect for its Platform Identity team to lead the technical direction of the Salesforce Identity Platform. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in authentication and authorization frameworks, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable solutions while harmonizing identity efforts across the organization.

Salary

Base: $257,500 - $451,700 annually (up to $496,400 in SF/NYC); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchasing program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Principal Architect level experience
  • Deep mastery of Authentication and Authorization patterns
  • Experience with mTLS and Key Management services
  • Proven track record delivering global scale Identity projects
  • Expertise in Agentic Identity and AI-driven trust systems

Nice-to-have

  • Strong technical diplomacy and consensus building skills
  • Ability to mentor senior architects and raise engineering bars
  • Champion for AI-augmented coding tools adoption
  • Experience harmonizing identity across diverse product clouds

Key Requirements

  • Track record of delivering massive sophisticated Identity and Security projects at global scale
  • Exceptional technical execution and operational agility
  • Natural ability to spot misalignment across technical domains

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