Director, Enterprise Systems & Architecture
About this role
The Director, Enterprise Systems & Architecture at Backblaze is a senior remote leadership role based in the US that oversees enterprise platforms, data architecture, and emerging AI integrations. This position suits an experienced technology leader with a background in public company compliance, business systems management, and production-level AI agent deployment.
Role Overview
Backblaze is seeking a Director, Enterprise Systems & Architecture to own the technical vision, architecture, and operations of the company’s enterprise systems and emerging AI use cases. This leader will serve as the architectural authority for enterprise platforms including Salesforce, NetSuite, Zendesk, and Snowflake. They will partner directly with revenue, finance, and security leadership to build compliant, scalable, and auditable infrastructure that supports automated workflows and AI agents in a public company environment.
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Salary and Benefits
The expected annual base salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000 USD, supplemented by a competitive compensation and equity package. Full benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with matching, RSU grants, ESPP program, flexible vacation policy, maternity and paternity leave, a MacBook with a workstation stipend, childcare bonuses, fertility treatment support, learning and development programs, and commuter benefits.
About the Company
Founded in 2007, Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, helping customers break free from restrictive legacy solutions. The company completed a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2021 and generates over $125M in revenue, managing more than three billion gigabytes of data for over 500,000 customers across 175+ countries.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Backblaze careers page.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for the Director, Enterprise Systems & Architecture?
The expected base salary range is $190,000 to $220,000 USD per year, with final offers determined by factors such as candidate location, skills, depth of experience, and relevant credentials.
Is this a remote position?
Yes, this role is listed as Remote - US.
What level of experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Business Systems, or Platform Engineering roles.
What core technologies will this leader oversee?
The leader will oversee platforms including Salesforce, NetSuite, Zendesk, Snowflake, and Orb, alongside emerging AI agents and LLM-powered workflows.
Does the role involve direct people management?
Yes, the Director directly manages the Salesforce administration team and the NetSuite techno-functional team, with responsibilities to grow the broader platform capability over time.