Technical Support Engineer

Salesforce, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to manage customer support cases and provide exceptional technical guidance. This role involves diagnosing complex technical issues and delivering best practices to enhance product adoption. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SQL and Java, along with excellent communication skills, are required. The position offers opportunities for mentorship in a globally-oriented support environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical support or software engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging Java-based applications.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English required.

Responsibilities

• Manage support cases from initial diagnosis through resolution.
• Guide customers on best practices and product configuration.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles.

Skills

Troubleshooting software applications

Customer-focused mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

Job description

**Duties & Responsibilities*** Lead the end-to-end customer technical experience by managing support cases from initial diagnosis through resolution.* Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to Salesforce platform products, including Sales Cloud.* Coordinate resolution of critical and high-priority cases by collaborating with cross-functional teams and escalating issues to Product Engineering when necessary.* Provide onboarding support and technical discovery sessions to help new customers successfully implement Salesforce solutions.* Guide customers on best practices, product configuration, and architecture to accelerate product adoption and maximize platform value.* Investigate customer-reported issues, analyze system behavior, and identify root causes using internal tools and troubleshooting methods.* Manage multiple customer issues simultaneously while prioritizing work in a fast-paced technical support environment.* Develop and maintain deep technical expertise in Salesforce platform functionality and related technologies.* Collaborate with Product Engineering and internal teams to investigate defects, report product issues, and improve platform functionality.* Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles to support internal teams and the broader support community.* Mentor team members through collaborative troubleshooting frameworks such as the Swarming model.* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.* 2+ years of experience in technical support, software engineering, or related customer-facing technical roles.* Experience troubleshooting software applications and debugging code, including Java-based applications.* Strong understanding of database concepts, data management, and SQL.* Experience explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in fast-paced technical environments.* Customer-focused mindset with ability to build consultative relationships with stakeholders.* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing customer issues effectively.* Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required**Preferred Qualifications*** Portuguese and Spanish language proficiency **highly** preferred.* Experience working within the Salesforce platform architecture.* Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Administrator (ADMIN201) or similar.* Familiarity with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Data Cloud, or Agentforce technologies.* Experience with web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, or APEX.* Experience with AI/LLM technologies, conversational AI, or AI orchestration frameworks.* Prior experience in customer-facing roles such as Technical Support, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success Engineering, or Professional Services.We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI + Data + CRM. Through our #1 CRM platform, Customer 360, we help organizations across every industry transform how they connect with customers and operate their businesses. This role is designed for individuals who are highly motivated, self-directed, and passionate about solving complex technical challenges while delivering exceptional customer experiences. As a Technical Support Engineer, you will work directly with customers to resolve critical issues, guide adoption of Salesforce technology, and help organizations achieve measurable business value through the platform.You will serve as a trusted technical partner to customers by providing expert troubleshooting, guidance, and best practices throughout their use of the Salesforce platform. This role blends deep technical problem-solving, proactive support, and customer-focused guidance to help customers resolve issues efficiently and maximize the value of their Salesforce solutions. The Global Support environment is highly customer-focused and fast-paced, operating globally to provide 24/7 technical support across the Salesforce platform.When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and *be your best*, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can *do your best*. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. 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