Technical Support Engineer - Sales Cloud

Salesforce; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to work with customers, resolve critical issues, and guide adoption of Salesforce technology. You will serve as a trusted technical partner, providing troubleshooting, guidance, and best practices across the Salesforce platform while supporting 24/7 global operations.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering and other teams to resolve defects, develop technical documentation, and mentor colleagues in troubleshooting frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years in technical support, software engineering, or customer-facing technical roles.
• Experience troubleshooting software and debugging code, including Java-based applications.
• Strong understanding of databases, data management, and SQL.
• Ability to explain complex tech concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to build consultative relationships.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing issues.

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 like Sales Cloud.
• Coordinate resolution of high-priority cases with cross-functional teams and engineering when needed.
• Provide onboarding support and technical discovery sessions for new customers.
• Guide customers on best practices, product configuration, and architecture to maximize value.
• Investigate issues, analyze behavior, identify root causes using internal tools.
• Manage multiple issues simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop deep technical expertise in Salesforce platform functionality.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to investigate defects and improve platform.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles.
• Mentor teammates through collaborative troubleshooting frameworks like Swarming.
• Explain complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Technical support

Java debugging

SQL

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Java

SQL

Job description

Job Category

Customer Success

Job Details

About Salesforce

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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.

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.
• Familiarity with Sales Cloud, S