Solution Engineer (Pre-Sales) - All Levels

salesforce.com, inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Solution Engineer to design and deliver innovative technology solutions. The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Computer Science and 4+ years of experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with clients, solving business problems, and presenting customized Salesforce solutions. This position offers flexibility in work arrangements, including office-based, hybrid, or remote opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of relational databases and web technology.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-product technology solutions for clients.
• Define and solve ambiguous business problems.
• Demo connected experiences and develop IT roadmaps.
• Assist in discovery and analysis of strategic solutions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Technical Analysis

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM where people and agents drive customer success together. We are looking for Trailblazers passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, keeping Salesforce’s core values at the heart of everything we do.

Overview

The Solution Engineer role is a key part of Salesforce’s sales organization. If you are interested in solution engineering, this is the right place. Multiple hiring teams across clouds and verticals will review your resume. Some positions may be office‑based, office‑flexible or remote depending on the team.

Responsibilities

• A Solution Engineer partners with clients and internal teams to design multi‑product technology solutions across Salesforce product lines.
• Business Problem Solving: Define ambiguous business problems, recommend practical next steps, and drive innovative ideas.
• Innovation Management: Communicate solution options, drive consensus, and help clients develop new decision frameworks.
• Connect Experiences: Demo connected experiences, build future‑state customer journey strategies, and develop long‑term IT roadmaps.
• Solutioning: Assist the customer, Account Executive, and Professional Services team with discovery, analysis, and recommendation of strategic solutions using Salesforce technologies.
• Discover customer business needs and position the best Salesforce solution to achieve those objectives.
• Build and present customized solutions focused on Salesforce products to multiple customer personas.
• Convey deep understanding of customer architecture as it pertains to Salesforce solutions.
• Orchestrate cross‑functional solution guides and align them to opportunity strategy.
• Deliver the story of the customer experience aided by Salesforce technologies.
• Participate in product, sales, and procedural training and certifications to maintain knowledge vital to the position.
• Ability to travel based on territory alignment and region.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of relational database and web technology.
• Solid oral, written, presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team to solve technical problems in varied environments.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce Certifications.
• Previous experience as a solution/sales engineer for a CRM company or similar technology.

Accommodations

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Posting Statement

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Hiring decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to protected class status. For more details, see the Salesforce Benefits site: salesforcebenefits.com.