Salesforce

Specialist Solution Engineer

Salesforce$157K — $231K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, Data Science, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with Tableau, CRM Analytics, or Tableau Next
  • Understanding of relational databases and web technology
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to solve technical problems in diverse environments
  • Strategic problem solver comfortable with various audience levels
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for client engagement

Responsibilities

  • Align innovative solutions with technology challenges in CBS accounts
  • Conduct business development and product demonstrations
  • Define and solve ambiguous business problems
  • Evaluate solutions and drive stakeholder consensus
  • Demonstrate data-driven experiences through software demos
  • Build customized solutions and demonstrations for different user personas
  • Advise on customer data and analytics architecture

Benefits

  • Flexibility for fully remote or hybrid work arrangements
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Support for work-life balance and overall well-being
  • Access to industry events and learning opportunities
  • Use of AI tools to enhance performance
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

Sales

Job Details

Applications will be accepted until 10/30/2026.

Location: This position is open to candidates nationwide who are located near a major airport, with both fully remote and hybrid work arrangements available. We have a preference for candidates in the Central and Eastern time zones, with particular interest in those located within the New York City and Boston metropolitan areas.
Travel: Occasional travel may be required for client engagements and team events; travel does not constitute a significant component of this position.

Overview

Do you want to be part of an outstanding team selling into the world's top organizations? Come join the Salesforce Solution Engineering team! Through collaboration with the customer, the Sales team, the Product team, and Professional Services, our Solution Engineers (SEs) drive the technical sale of our products and help customers realize real business value. This unique perspective creates an opportunity for the SE to interact with the entire customer lifecycle. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment full of exciting challenges and opportunities to build compelling solutions, this Solution Engineering role may be right for you. The SE world is a dynamic, constantly evolving environment where expertise in design, business consulting, and technology is used every day to drive innovation.
As a Solution Engineer at Salesforce, you must have a strong desire to demonstrate technical and sales skills, including the ability to drive discovery, solicit business requirements, develop a technical sales strategy, and configure and successfully demonstrate the solutions that address those requirements and deliver business value. We hire based on skills and experience and are open to hiring at all levels for the right candidate.

What Role Are We Hiring For?

The Salesforce Solutions team is organized into account-focused/industry SEs and product specialist SEs. This role is for an Analytics Specialist Solution Engineer (Tableau) supporting our Consumer Business Services (CBS) vertical. The ideal candidate has a passion for helping customers solve complex business problems with analytics and AI. Experience with Salesforce, AI, Tableau and/or CRM Analytics/Tableau Next is required. You'll bring creativity to incorporating analytics concepts into comprehensive visions that span the entire Salesforce platform, lead from the front by showing customers how to bring agentic, data-driven experiences to their end users today, and partner with our Account and Analytics sales teams to showcase the right technical solution to drive value and efficiency for our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Play a pivotal role in aligning innovative solutions to technology challenges within complex CBS accounts, partnering with clients and collaborating with internal team members to drive consensus on multi-product technology solutions across Salesforce's product lines, with a primary focus on the Analytics portfolio

  • Handle business development, operations strategy, and product demonstrations as a trusted advisor for innovative solutions

  • Business Problem Solving: Define ambiguous business problems through research and assessment, drive innovative ideas, and recommend practical next steps

  • Innovation Management: Focus client decision-making by evaluating solutions and driving stakeholder consensus; help build decision frameworks that deliver ongoing value

  • Connect Experiences: Demonstrate connected, data-driven experiences through software demos and rapid prototyping with Salesforce and Tableau

  • Build customized solutions and demonstrations for multiple personas, showing how platforms accelerate strategy and deliver value

  • Understand and advise on customer data and analytics architecture as it relates to Salesforce and Tableau solutions

  • Participate in all appropriate product, sales, and procedural training and certifications to maintain the knowledge needed to be effective in the role

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, Data Science, or equivalent relevant experience (experience evaluated on core competencies — extracurricular leadership, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)

  • Hands-on experience with Tableau, CRM Analytics, or Tableau Next; familiarity with data visualization, dashboarding, and self-service analytics best practices

  • Knowledge of related applications, relational databases, and web technology

  • Solid oral, written, presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to work as part of a team to solve technical problems in varied organizational and political environments

  • Strategic problem solver comfortable engaging technical, business, and executive audiences

  • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for customer engagements and team events

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a solution/sales engineer/consultant for a CRM, analytics, or BI company, or in a similar customer-facing technical role

  • Experience building with AI tools (Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, MeshMesh, etc.) as these as an expanding portion of our demo toolkit

  • Salesforce Certifications (including Tableau Certifications)

  • Familiarity with AI/ML fundamentals and how analytics platforms surface AI-driven insights (e.g., Einstein, agentic AI, predictive analytics)

  • Experience with SQL and data modeling across structured and semi-structured data

  • Basic programming/scripting experience (Python, HTML, JavaScript, or similar)

  • Experience with design thinking, persona-based discovery, or workshop facilitation techniques

How We Work

  • Builder mentality: we show up with working demos and real solutions — not just slides

  • Customer obsession: we go deep on customer problems before prescribing solutions

  • Peer teaching: we share what we learn — internally, with customers, and at industry events

  • Flexibility: fully remote or hybrid, with a preference for Central/Eastern time zone coverage (especially NYC and Boston), open to candidates near any major airport nationwide

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 andbe your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you cando 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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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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