Technical Support Engineer- Sales

Salesforce, Inc.; Seattle, Atlanta, Indianapolis (WA, GA, IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. in the United States seeks a Technical Support Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, guiding customer adoption, and delivering measurable value on the Salesforce platform.

You will own the technical customer experience, troubleshoot Java-based applications, work with Sales Cloud and related products, and mentor teammates in collaborative problem solving. If you communicate clearly, manage multiple issues, and enjoy fast-paced, global support, this role offers growth

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.

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.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Customer focus

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Java

SQL

Salesforce

Troubleshooting tools

Job description

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.

Shift Timings:

9AM - 6PM EST/PST . Candidate should be comfortable being on call if needed.

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

• 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 AI/LLM technologies, conversational AI, or AI orchestration frameworks.
• Experience working with Spiff or other commission calculation software.
• Experience working with Own or similar backup software.
• Experience working with Tableau or CRMA.
• Prior experience in customer-facing roles such as Technical Support, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success Engineering, or Professional Services. required.

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

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The typical base salary range for this position is $80,900 - $122,300 annually.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.