Senior Solution Engineer — AI for PE & Startups

Salesforce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Solution Engineer for the PE & Startups practice, where enterprise tech meets investment strategy and executive advisory. You will help investors and operators turn AI into measurable results using Agentforce, Data 360, and the Salesforce platform to reshape deals and portfolio operations.

This role is not a traditional SE; you will advise C-suite leaders, craft tailored demos, and drive AI-enabled operating models across portfolios, with travel across the US as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical pre-sales or solution engineering for enterprise software.
• Ability to engage with executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and financial fluency.
• Curiosity about generative and agentic AI and practical value.

Responsibilities

• Advise on agentic transformation for PE firms and startups.
• Lead executive discovery and value-framing sessions.
• Deliver tailored demos, prototypes, and proofs of concept.
• Design AI-enabled processes for deal flow and portfolio ops.
• Demonstrate Salesforce value across revenue and efficiency.
• Collaborate with partners and specialists to maximize impact.

Skills

Solution engineering

Executive-facing engagements

Pre-sales enterprise software

Business/financial acumen

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Solution Engineer for the PE & Startups practice, where enterprise tech meets investment strategy and executive advisory. You will help investors and operators turn AI into measurable results using Agentforce, Data 360, and the Salesforce platform to reshape deals and portfolio operations.

This role is not a traditional SE; you will advise C-suite leaders, craft tailored demos, and drive AI-enabled operating models across portfolios, with travel across the US as needed.