Technical Support Engineer-Sales

Salesforce; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Mental Health Support

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Customer Success/Technical Support professional to lead end-to-end experiences for customers, diagnose complex platform issues, and collaborate with Product Engineering. The role emphasizes onboarding, best-practice guidance, and clear communication to drive adoption of Salesforce solutions.

The candidate will develop deep technical knowledge, mentor teammates, and create technical documentation while handling multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in technical support or related customer-facing technical roles.
• Experience troubleshooting software applications and debugging Java-based apps.
• Strong SQL knowledge and data management basics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in English, US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end customer technical experience by managing support cases from diagnosis to resolution.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to Salesforce platform products (Sales Cloud).
• Coordinate resolution of critical cases with cross-functional teams and escalate as needed.
• Provide onboarding support and technical discovery for new customers.
• Advise on best practices, configuration, and architecture to drive adoption.
• Investigate issues, analyze behavior, and identify root causes using internal tools.
• Manage multiple issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop deep technical expertise in Salesforce platform functionality.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to investigate defects and report issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for internal teams and the support community.
• Mentor teammates using collaborative troubleshooting frameworks.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Support

Java debugging

SQL

Communication

Problem-solving

English proficiency

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field

Tools

Spiff

Tableau/CRMA

APEX

HTML/JavaScript/CSS

Job description

Job Category

Customer Success

Job Details

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

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.
• Sole US citizenship

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 web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, or APEX.
• 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.

Unleash Your Potential

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At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. 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.