Salesforce
Director, AI Labs Scouts
$171K–$298K
California - San Francisco · Office Tech-Flexible · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
About the job
Builds AI market intelligence and sources early-stage companies, technologies, and strategic opportunities to inform Salesforce’s AI strategy.
What you'll do
- Map emerging AI companies, technologies, markets, and ecosystem participants; develop relationships with founders, investors, labs, and other leaders.
- Source acquisition, partnership, licensing, acquihire, and strategic opportunities, and assess emerging companies and categories for AI Labs leadership.
- Develop market perspectives and partner with M&A and Strategic Finance to move qualified opportunities into formal diligence.
What they ask for
- Experience in DeepTech and product-centric venture capital, startup investing, company building, or a highly relevant AI ecosystem role.
- Strong network across founders, labs, professors, investors, and emerging technology companies.
- Fluency in AI markets and technologies and enterprise software; ability to assess technical trends, business models, founders, and strategic implications.
- Strong executive communication and judgment.
Nice to have
- Former founder, or senior associate/principal/junior partner from a leading VC firm.
- Equivalent ecosystem profile.
Pay
$171,200 - $273,000 annually (base salary, USD); $205,800 - $298,400 annually (base salary, USD)
AI focus
Identify and assess emerging AI technologies, products, companies, and markets; build market intelligence and source strategic opportunities. The posting also says Salesforce uses AI tools to help recruiters assess candidates, with humans making selection and hiring decisions.
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