Lead Solution Engineer

Salesforce; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 197,300 - 313,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Salesforce is looking for a Lead Solution Engineer to join the Tableau team in San Francisco. In this position, you'll be responsible for translating customer challenges into tailored solutions using Tableau and Salesforce.

Your role will involve leading solution engineering cycles, designing demonstrations for various stakeholders, and engaging with key customers to drive business transformation. A related technical degree and experience with relevant platforms are required.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution engineering or customer success.
• Hands-on experience with Tableau, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
• Ability to lead discovery sessions and develop tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full solution engineering cycle from discovery to close.
• Design and deliver customized demos showcasing Tableau capabilities.
• Engage with executives through live demos and strategic thought leadership.

Skills

Solution engineering

Pre‑sales consulting

Experience with Tableau

Salesforce familiarity

Strong communication

Education

Related technical degree

Tools

CRM Analytics (CRMA)

Data Cloud

Job description

Lead Solution Engineer – Tableau Team

We're looking for a Lead Solution Engineer to join the Tableau team at Salesforce. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor and key partner — translating complex customer business challenges into tailored Tableau and Salesforce solutions. You'll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and storytelling, helping our most strategic customers unlock value through data and AI‑powered analytics.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Lead the full solution engineering (SE) cycle — from discovery through close — in collaboration with executives, product specialists, and engineering.
• Design and deliver customized demonstrations that showcase Tableau’s data and AI capabilities to both technical and executive audiences.
• Serve as a technical thought leader, articulating the value of Tableau Classic, Tableau Next, Agentforce, and Data360 to drive business transformation.
• Drive executive‑level engagement through live demos, points of view (POVs), and strategic thought leadership in one‑on‑one and broader forum settings.

You’re Our Person If…

• You have experience in solution engineering, pre‑sales consulting, enterprise software delivery, or customer success.
• You have hands‑on experience with Tableau, Salesforce, or comparable analytics/CRM platforms.
• You can lead discovery sessions, understand complex institutional challenges, and craft tailored solutions.
• You communicate clearly across audiences — from data analysts to C‑suite executives.
• A related technical degree is required.

Even Better If…

• You hold Salesforce and/or Tableau certifications (e.g., Tableau Desktop Specialist, Salesforce Administrator, Data Cloud, AI certifications).
• You have practical experience with CRMA (CRM Analytics), Agentforce, Data360/Data Cloud, and AI/ML concepts including large language models and generative AI.
• You have a track record of executive‑level engagement and influence.
• You are familiar with semantic data modeling and data pipeline architectures.

Benefits

Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best.

Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request via the Accommodations Request Form.

Posting Statement

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. We assess all candidates on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other protected classifications. Recruiting, hiring, promotion, and all employment decisions are fair and based on merit.

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary for this position ranges from $197,300 to $313,700 annually, or $237,700 to $344,700 in select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan areas. Additional compensation may include incentive, equity, and benefits. For more details, visit salesforcebenefits.com.