Lead Solution Engineer

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 CategoryProductJob DetailsAbout SalesforceSalesforce 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.The ExperienceWe're looking for a Lead Solution Engineer to join the Tableau team at Salesforce. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor and key partner — translating complex customer business challenges into tailored Tableau and Salesforce solutions. You'll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and storytelling, helping our most strategic customers unlock value through data and AI-powered analytics.This is a chance to grow your technical leadership, build executive relationships, and shape how our most strategic customers experience the future of data and AI — all within one of the most innovative teams in enterprise software.What You'll Actually Be DoingLead the full solution engineering (SE) cycle — from discovery through close — in collaboration with executives, product specialists, and engineeringDesign and deliver customized demonstrations that showcase Tableau's data and AI capabilities to both technical and executive audiencesServe as a technical thought leader, articulating the value of Tableau Classic, Tableau Next, Agentforce, and Data360 to drive business transformationDrive executive-level engagement through live demos, points of view (POVs), and strategic thought leadership in 1:1 and broader forum settingsYou're Our Person If...You have experience in solution engineering, pre-sales consulting, enterprise software delivery, or customer successYou have hands-on experience with Tableau, Salesforce, or comparable analytics/CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platformsYou can lead discovery sessions, understand complex institutional challenges, and craft tailored solutionsYou communicate clearly across audiences — from data analysts to C-suite executivesA related technical degree requiredEven Better If...You hold Salesforce and/or Tableau certifications (e.g., Tableau Desktop Specialist, Salesforce Administrator, Data Cloud, AI certifications)You have practical experience with CRMA (CRM Analytics), Agentforce, Data360/Data Cloud, and AI/ML concepts including LLMs (Large Language Models) and generative AIYou have a track record of executive-level engagement and influenceYou're familiar with semantic data modeling and data pipeline architecturesUnleash Your PotentialWhen 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.AccommodationsIf 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. 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This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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 $197,300 - $313,700 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $237,700 - $344,700 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.SummaryLocation: California - San FranciscoType: Full time