Principal Solution Engineer | Service Cloud

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Sydney, Australia, Australia

Salesforce is seeking a Principal Solution Engineer for their Service Cloud team in Australia. This role focuses on showcasing tailored Service Cloud solutions to customers, acting as a subject matter expert, and demonstrating the value of AI-powered features. The engineer will develop technical sales strategies, configure and demonstrate solutions, lead POCs, and design solution architectures. While the role involves understanding and advocating for AI capabilities, its core function is in sales and product demonstration rather than direct AI/ML model development or research.

What you'd actually do

  1. Advocate for the value of AI-powered Service Cloud solutions to customers (including C-level executives and IT stakeholders) and internal teams
  2. Assess business requirements and present findings, including key pain points, recommended solutions, and potential ROI
  3. Develop and execute technical sales strategies, demonstrating confidence in AI-driven cloud applications
  4. Configure and deliver tailored solution demonstrations aligned to each customer’s business context
  5. Lead or support technical proof of concepts (POCs) and hands-on workshops

Skills

Required

  • Strong understanding of contact centre operations and processes
  • Curiosity and drive to uncover and understand customer challenges
  • Proven ability to collaborate and solve technical problems in diverse environments
  • Strong multitasking skills and the ability to perform in fast-paced, team-oriented settings
  • Experience as a Sales Engineer, Solution Architect, or similar role within a CRM or AI-focused organisation
  • Willingness to travel (up to 50%, depending on location and team requirements)
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies, AI landscape, and related applications
  • Hands-on experience with application configuration and adapting solutions to customer needs
  • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and take ownership of complex problems

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Service Cloud products, digital channels, and telephony solutions
  • AI-first mindset with the ability to quickly learn and apply emerging technologies
  • Experience in AI, automation, generative AI strategies, and LLM-based autonomous agents
  • Experience with customer service platforms such as Zendesk, ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics, Intercom, Oracle, Pegasystems, or HubSpot
  • Exposure to contact centre technologies, including telephony, messaging, workforce optimisation (WFO/WFM), and AI-driven agents (e.g., Amazon Connect, Genesys, Cisco, NICE, Verint)
  • Understanding of back-office/ERP systems such as order management, billing, and contracts
  • Experience with workflow, BPM, or system integrations

What the JD emphasized

  • AI CRM
  • AI-powered Service Cloud solutions
  • AI-driven cloud applications
  • AI, automation, generative AI strategies, and LLM-based autonomous agents