Salesforce

Customer Centric Engineer

Salesforce$117K — $176K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of technical experience including 2 years in professional Java development
  • Strong desire to interact with customers and support teams
  • Exceptional debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills across all management levels
  • Proficient in breaking down complex problems into manageable tasks
  • Hands-on experience with Linux, networking, server, and cloud architecture
  • Deep knowledge of network technologies like DNS, Load Balancing, SSL, TCP/IP, SQL, and HTTP
  • Understanding of cloud security best practices
  • Background in Java and JavaScript
  • Experience with tools such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, or VSCode
  • A related technical degree is required.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve critical customer escalations using Java, JavaScript, and database skills
  • Provide clear communication to customer-facing teams and mentor internal support teams
  • Lead initiatives to improve supportability and debuggability of systems
  • Develop new debugging tools in collaboration with engineering teams
  • Analyze customer platform usage and drive improvements based on shared metrics and trends

Benefits

  • Access to resources that promote work-life balance
  • AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency
  • Opportunity for personal and professional growth at Salesforce
  • Inclusive support for candidates during the application process
  • Equitable compensation practices across various regions
Full Job Description
To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category
Software Engineering

Job Details

The Experience

The Customer Centric Engineering team keeps reliability and trust at the center of everything Salesforce builds. As a Customer Centric Engineer, you work on a broad set of challenging customer issues across the Salesforce Core CRM Platform, using a wide range of technologies to troubleshoot and resolve them. You partner closely with Salesforce customer support engineers to troubleshoot customer implementations of the Salesforce Lightning UI, working in JavaScript on the browser and Java on the server.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

  • Use your Java, JavaScript, database, Web API, and UI skills to solve critical customer escalations, finding root causes and proposing fixes and test cases
  • Provide timely, clear information to customer facing teams and mentor internal support teams on technical issues and best practices
  • Champion supportability and debuggability initiatives, build new debugging tools, and partner with engineers on the design and continuous improvement of infrastructure services like logging, monitoring, and alerting
  • Analyze how customers use the platform, help drive continuous improvement of the offering, and share metrics, trends, and success stories with engineering teams


You're Our Person If you have...

  • 4+ years of proven, related technical experience with at least 2 years of experience of professional Java development experience
  • Developer-level technical skills along with a strong desire to interact with customers, support teams and management on high-profile issues critical to the long-term success of the company
  • Unparalleled debugging, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Learn quickly and be productive in a highly collaborative, lightning-fast environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as exemplified by clear bug/issue explanations, documentation of knowledge and comfort interacting with all levels of management
  • Ability to take complex problems and break them down into smaller tasks
    In-depth, hands-on experience with Linux, networking, server, and cloud architectures.
  • Deep understanding of fundamental network technologies like DNS, Load Balancing, SSL, TCP/IP, SQL, HTTP.
  • Knowledge about cloud security and best practices.
  • Must have a background in Java and Javascript
  • Very good understanding of RDBMS.
  • Experience with a known IDE: Eclipse or IntelliJ or VSCode
  • A related technical degree required.


Even Better If...

  • You have experience with log parsing and analysis in Splunk, including building reports and dashboards
  • You have experience working with Amazon Web Services
  • You've worked with Lightning Web Components, Lightning Locker, or Lightning Data Service
  • You understand W3C standards and have experience resolving cross-browser and platform compatibility issues, along with troubleshooting SOAP and REST based APIs


Unleash Your Potential

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.

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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 $117,200 - $176,700 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $141,200 - $194,200 annually.The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

About Salesforce

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Salesforce Careers

Joining Salesforce means becoming part of a dynamic, global team of professionals who are deeply committed to driving customer success and innovation. As the world's leading Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, Salesforce offers unparalleled job opportunities in technology and consulting, making it an ideal place for ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact.

Work You'll Do

At Salesforce, every position is a chance to leverage your skills and creativity to transform businesses and industries. Our diverse team of experts collaborates to deliver cutting-edge solutions that foster growth and enhance leadership capabilities. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of digital innovation, using Salesforce's powerful platform to help clients navigate their transformation journeys.

Innovate and Lead

Salesforce is not just a company; it's a community where you can lead with your ideas and see them come to life. Our culture of innovation encourages you to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what's possible. With Salesforce, you'll work alongside leaders in technology and business who are committed to your growth and professional development.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you're looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Salesforce provides a wealth of opportunities to advance your career. Our commitment to professional growth is reflected in our robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, designed to help you excel at every stage of your career.

Be Part of a Great Team

Salesforce prides itself on a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and open communication. We believe that our strength lies in our people, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Joining our team means being part of a supportive community that encourages networking and collaboration.

Benefits and Culture

At Salesforce, we understand that job satisfaction extends beyond the office. That's why we offer competitive benefits to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From health insurance and retirement plans to wellness programs and flexible working arrangements, we provide the benefits that contribute to a better work-life balance.

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