Solution Engineer (Pre-Sales) - DataFoundation (Chicago)

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Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.Job DescriptionSalesforce is looking for several Pre-Sales Solution Engineers to join our dedicated DataFoundation Pre-Sales Solution Engineering team, who are instrumental to DataFoundation's growth. As a Pre-Sales Solution Engineer, you will provide technical sales partnership to our sales teams and align our solutions to our customers' vision. The DataFoundation Sales team will rely on your technical and product expertise throughout the sales cycle. You will be an integral part of the success for both our customers and Account Executives by performing technical discovery qualification, delivering product demonstrations and Proof of Concepts, delivering technical workshops, and making architectural recommendations. As a hardworking technologist and customer advocate, you will connect the dots between the technical solution to the business outcomes for the customer.You may be a good fit if you:Are “Salesforce Smart” and value knowledge, Innovation, Integration, can manage ambiguity and adapt to changePossess a “Get it Done” mentality with a drive for results while aligning values and vision with the direction of the teamHave a desire to “Win As A Team”“Motivate and Champion” through development, ownership, gratitude, authenticity, emotional intelligence, inspiration and having a growth mindsetAre a “Courageous Communicator”, who is comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback, and having difficult conversationsHave strong “Values” of open communications, customer success, innovation, and a respect for the diversity of peopleThese are qualifications you'll need to be successful:Excellent presentation and composure abilities in front of all levels of technical and non-technical audiencesA skillset to establish trust with clients, and the ability to influence key decision makersHands-on Java development experience and ability to code and debug against Java APIs is preferredExperience with cloud technologies - iPaaS, SaaS applications, cloud infrastructure, etc. is preferredExperience building and delivering Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and responding to functional & technical elements of RFIs/RFPs independentlyAbility to lead architectural discussionsA passion for technology and an ability to translate that passion to impact business for our customersAbility to travel as needed and to work flexible hoursDegree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)What will you get to do in this role? Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners to qualify deals, identify business value, and provide technical guidance in order to set expectations to ensure customer successConduct technical discovery meetings to document, analyze, clarify business and technical requirements to support detailed solution proposalDeliver architecture reframe and develop white-boarding skills through shadowing and customer-scenario role playingRespond to Request for Information/Proposal documentsWork hands-on with prospects and customers to deliver standard, customized and/or strategic solution demonstrations, white boarding, presentations, architecture workshops, and best practices that showcase the functional capabilities, competitive advantages, and business benefits of DataFoundation solutions, from demo and proof of concept to design and implementationCollaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Product Marketing to continuously improve DataFoundation's products and marketingStay ahead of and Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving technology and landscape while maintaining a deep understanding of competitive and complementary technologies and vendors and how to position MuleSoft’s values in relation to themProvide ongoing, post-sales, technical guidance to the client's technical team to drive adoption/utilization of DataFoundation's solutions and digital transformation successRequired QualificationsB.S Computer Science is required (BS, Master's, PhD) Knowledge of related applications, relational databases, and ERP technologiesStrong oral, written, presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to work as part of a team to solve technical problems in varied political environmentsMinimum of 4 years of professional experience.Preferred QualificationsSalesforce certificationsPrevious experience as a Solution Engineer/Sales EngineerAt DataFoundation, a Salesforce company, our mission is to help organizations change and innovate faster by making it easy to connect the world’s applications, data, and devices. 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The typical base salary range for this position is $70,070 - $244,510 annually

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $77,070 - $269,080 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.SummaryLocation: California - San Francisco; Washington - Remote; New York - Remote; Washington - Seattle; Illinois - Chicago Metro - Remote; California - RemoteType: Full time