Distinguished , Salesforce Platform SE

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 About Salesforce We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place. We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place. A Distinguished Salesforce Platform Solution Engineer (SE) is a technical expert who leverages the Salesforce platform to solve complex business problems and drive innovative solutions for clients. They act as a trusted advisor, demonstrating the value of Salesforce through demos, presentations, and strategic guidance. Their responsibilities include understanding business needs, crafting solutions, and ensuring successful implementations and outcomes for customers. We are looking for a highly experienced professional (15-20 years of experience) for this dynamic role that combines technical expertise, business acumen, and strong communication skills to help clients achieve their goals with the Salesforce platform Key Responsibilities Solution Design and Delivery: SEs translate business requirements into technical solutions using the Salesforce platform, often involving Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and integrations with other systems. Technical Expertise: They possess deep knowledge of the Salesforce platform, including its various clouds, features, and capabilities, and stay up-to-date on new technologies and trends. Pre-Sales Support: SEs play a crucial role in pre-sales activities, including presenting solutions to clients, conducting demos, and helping close deals. Thought Leadership: They act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on Salesforce best practices, architecture, and strategy. Collaboration: SEs work closely with various teams, including sales, product, and engineering, to ensure successful solution delivery and customer satisfaction. Innovation: They identify opportunities for innovation and contribute to the development of new solutions and features on the Salesforce platform. Knowledge Sharing: SEs develop and maintain reusable assets, such as demos and presentations, to empower other teams and scale their expertise. Problem Solving: They tackle complex business challenges by leveraging the Salesforce platform and related technologies. Specific Tasks/Responsibilities Include Conducting discovery workshops to understand client needs. Building and delivering compelling product demonstrations. Developing proof-of-concepts and prototypes. Providing technical guidance and support to sales teams. Creating technical documentation and architectural diagrams. Leading code reviews and ensuring code quality. Participating in product roadmap discussions and providing feedback. Staying current on the latest Salesforce features and technologies. Coaching and mentoring junior team members Deep understanding of the competitive landscape Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. 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