Director - Data Science & ML Engineering

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About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword — it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

At
Salesforce
, we're not just leading with technology, we're inspiring the future of business with
AI + Data + CRM
. As a Customer Company, we help businesses blaze new trails and build meaningful connections.
If you're passionate about driving change and innovating at scale, this is your opportunity
We're Hiring: Director, Data Science & ML Engineering - Marketing AI/ML Algorithms.
As part of the
Marketing AI/ML Algorithms team
, you'll play a pivotal role in driving AI-powered marketing initiatives. We're seeking an
experienced leader
in
data science, data engineering, and machine learning (ML) engineering
to help us shape the future of marketing at Salesforce. With your expertise, you'll lead
global teams
and build cutting-edge AI/ML solutions to optimize marketing efforts and customer experiences at scale.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Innovate: Manage data scientists, data engineers, and ML engineers to develop and deploy AI/ML models, pipelines, and algorithms at scale.
• Transform Marketing: Design and deliver ML algorithms and statistical models to enhance marketing strategies and personalized customer experiences.
• Drive Full Lifecycle Development: From ideation and data exploration to deployment, monitor, and optimize AI/ML models in production.
• Engineer Excellence: Oversee the development of scalable data pipelines, integrating data from various sources and leveraging advanced platforms like Snowflake and AWS.
• Optimize for Impact: Create a culture of innovation and excellence while ensuring reliable delivery of AI/ML solutions to meet business needs.
• Lead by Example: Inspire creativity, innovation, and high performance while building a strong technical team that thrives on collaboration.

What You'll Bring

• Advanced Expertise: years in data science and machine learning, with a deep understanding of algorithms, including deep learning, regression models, and neural networks.
• Leadership Excellence: 8-10+ years of experience managing high-performing teams and large-scale AI/ML projects. A track record of driving talent recruitment and retention in technical teams.
• Tech Mastery: Proficient in SQL, Python, Java, PySpark, and experienced with Snowflake, AWS SageMaker, DBT, and Airflow.
• Scalability & Efficiency: Experience building fault-tolerant, high-performing data pipelines and ensuring seamless AI/ML algorithm execution in production.
• Strategic Thinker: Strong communicator who simplifies complex problems and develops impactful, creative solutions.
• Bonus Points: Experience with Salesforce products and B2B customer data is a plus

Why Salesforce?

• Work in a dynamic, values-driven environment where AI-powered innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
• Collaborate with industry leaders on projects that drive real business transformation.
• Unlock career growth opportunities and help shape the future of AI and marketing at one of the world's most trusted companies.

Are You Ready to Join Us?
If you're passionate about
AI
,
machine learning
, and creating
cutting-edge solutions
at scale, this is your chance to make an impact. Apply now to be a part of our
Trailblazer
journey at Salesforce

Let's shape the future of business together.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and
be your best
, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can
do your best
. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what's possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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