Solution Engineering, Early Career
Salesforce · Chicago, IL
- On site
- Full-time
- $84,000 / year
- Chicago, IL
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Job highlights
- Engage in client-facing solution engineering roles.
- Present product architecture and technical solutions.
- Collaborate with sales teams on demos and RFPs.
- Develop technical sales strategies and provide value.
- Join a graduate program for early career growth.
About the role
About Futureforce University Recruiting
Our Futureforce University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting, retaining and cultivating talent. Our interns and new graduates work on real projects that affect how our business runs, giving them the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of our company. With offices all over the world, our recruits have the chance to collaborate and connect with fellow employees on a global scale. We offer job shadowing, mentorship programs, talent development courses, and much more.
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.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
Title: Solution Engineering, Early Career
Location Options: San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Atlanta
Start Date: August 2026
What is a Solution Engineer?
Otherwise known as a "Pre-Sales Engineer" or "Sales Consultant," the Solution Engineer is responsible for presenting product offerings and architecture in the best light to prospects and customers, to evoke confidence in company’s technology infrastructure, and to remove all technical objections in the sales cycle. To accomplish this, the Solution Engineer must have a strong desire to leverage their technical and/or sales skills, including the ability to solicit business requirements, develop a technical sales strategy, configure and effectively demonstrate the solutions that address these requirements and provide business value.
Success Graduate Program
The Success Graduate Program is uniquely designed for early career candidates. It will give you exposure to a myriad of solutions that create business value for our customers. You will have many opportunities to impact and learn from colleagues all over the US while having fun and developing your career.
Solution Engineering Team
The Solution Engineering (SE) team is a group of professionals that have one foot in the technology camp, and one in the commercial side of the business. We are experts in Salesforce’s applications, platform, and technology, but explain it in terms of the business impact and value it delivers. SEs work primarily with the account teams to give our customers the confidence to move forward with their projects using Salesforce as their preferred technology. The key to this is unearthing and understanding the customer’s business imperatives. This is done through research, discovery engagements, workshops, and spending time with key stakeholders. We then map Salesforce’s technology to these imperatives and prove how Salesforce uniquely addresses the customer’s requirements. This proof can be as simple as a one-off meeting or involve a complex account strategy involving large teams.
What will you be doing?
- Assist with hands-on product workshops and education sessions
- Assist sales teams with product demo design, build, and delivery
- Assist sales teams in responses to customer RFPs and requirements documents.
- Work closely with other groups within Salesforce (e.g. alliances, sales effectiveness, product marketing, etc..) to develop and execute solutions programs and initiatives.
- Participate in all appropriate product, sales, and procedural training and certification to acquire and maintain the knowledge necessary to be effective in the position.
- Cover trade show booth shifts. Responsibilities include answering technical questions and demonstrating Salesforce solutions to customers and prospects.
- Attain quarterly and annual objectives assigned by management.
Who are we looking for?
- Long-term interest in a client-facing sales career
- Exemplary problem-solving skills and the resourceful ability to take initiative
- You thrive when solving challenges - no matter how large or small.
- You are inquisitive, curious, and approach work with humility, determination, and grit.
- You are passionate about helping people through technology.
- You are a technology enthusiast, excited by constant innovation and re-imagining the future. Whether you code, or just geek out the latest and greatest - there's a place for you with Solution Engineering!
- You value inclusivity and equality for all - in your community and where you work.
- This is a Salesforce office-based position which also requires flexibility to travel to customer on-sites
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.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Key skills/competency
- Solution Engineering
- Salesforce
- Pre-Sales Engineer
- Technical Sales
- Customer Success
- AI CRM
- Product Demonstrations
- Business Requirements
- Sales Cycle
- Client-Facing Sales
Skills & topics
- Solution Engineer
- Salesforce
- Pre-Sales Engineer
- Technical Sales
- Customer Success
- AI CRM
- Product Demonstrations
- Business Requirements
- Sales Cycle
- Client-Facing Sales
- Sales
- Technology
- Early Career
- Graduate Program
- University Recruiting
- Customer Relationship Management
- SaaS
- Cloud Computing
- Enterprise Software
- Business Development
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight problem-solving, initiative, and tech enthusiasm.
- Showcase client-facing skills: Emphasize communication and passion for helping through technology.
- Demonstrate technical curiosity: Express interest in AI, innovation, and Salesforce solutions.
- Understand Salesforce values: Align your application with their commitment to equality and innovation.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss technical concepts and business value.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of an Early Career Solution Engineer at Salesforce?
- As an Early Career Solution Engineer at Salesforce, you'll be responsible for presenting product offerings and architecture to prospects and customers, removing technical objections in the sales cycle. This involves soliciting business requirements, developing technical sales strategies, and demonstrating solutions that address customer needs and provide business value.
- What kind of technical skills are most important for this Solution Engineer role at Salesforce?
- While coding experience is a plus, Salesforce values technology enthusiasts excited by innovation. Key skills include problem-solving, resourcefulness, and the ability to understand and map technology to business imperatives. A strong desire to leverage technical and/or sales skills is crucial.
- How does the Success Graduate Program at Salesforce benefit early career Solution Engineers?
- The Success Graduate Program is designed for early career candidates, offering exposure to various solutions that create business value. It provides opportunities to impact and learn from colleagues across the US, fostering career development in a supportive environment.
- What is the typical career progression for a Solution Engineer at Salesforce?
- As an early career Solution Engineer, you'll start by assisting sales teams, participating in workshops, and gaining product knowledge. Progression typically involves taking on more complex sales cycles, leading solution designs, and potentially specializing in specific industries or technologies within Salesforce.
- Does Salesforce utilize AI in its hiring process for Solution Engineering roles?
- Yes, Salesforce utilizes AI tools to assist recruiters in assessing candidate resumes and qualifications. However, human decision-makers always make the final selection and hiring choices. You can find more information in their Candidate Privacy Statement.
- What is the expected start date for the Solution Engineering, Early Career position?
- The expected start date for the Solution Engineering, Early Career position at Salesforce is August 2026.
- What are the location options for the Solution Engineering, Early Career role at Salesforce?
- The Solution Engineering, Early Career role at Salesforce has location options in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta.