Lead Solution Engineer

The Experience We are 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 Doing Lead the full solution engineering (SE) cycle — from discovery through close — in collaboration with executives, product specialists, and engineering Design and deliver customized demonstrations that showcase Tableau's data and AI capabilities to both technical and executive audiences Serve as a technical thought leader, articulating the value of Tableau Classic, Tableau Next, Agentforce, and Data360 to drive business transformation Drive executive‑level engagement through live demos, points of view (POVs), and strategic thought leadership in 1:1 and broader forum settings You're Our Person If… You have experience in solution engineering, pre‑sales consulting, enterprise software delivery, or customer success You have hands‑on experience with Tableau, Salesforce, or comparable analytics/CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platforms You can lead discovery sessions, understand complex institutional challenges, and craft tailored solutions You communicate clearly across audiences — from data analysts to C‑suite executives A related technical degree is required Even 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 AI You have a track record of executive‑level engagement and influence You are familiar with semantic data modeling and data pipeline architectures Benefits and Compensation The typical base salary range for this position is $197,300 - $313,700 annually. In select cities within the SanFrancisco and NewYork 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. Benefits include time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. Equal Employment Opportunity Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. We assess candidates on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr