Associate Solution Engineer (New Grad)

About This Role

Salesforce is seeking Associate Solution Engineers to join its Futureforce new grad program. You will sit at the intersection of technology and business, helping prospective customers understand how Salesforce products solve their problems through technical demos, proof-of-concept builds, and solution design.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Associate Solution Engineer (New Grad)
• Company: Salesforce
• Location: San Francisco, CA / New York, NY / Chicago, IL / Austin, TX / Boston, MA
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level (0–2 years)
• Salary Range: $35–$48/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-05-25
• Application Deadline: 2026-06-25

Role Context

Solution Engineers at Salesforce partner with Account Executives to win new business by demonstrating the technical value of the Salesforce platform. As an associate, you will complete a 90-day bootcamp covering Salesforce products, demo skills, and discovery techniques before being placed on a territory sales team. This role is a strong path into technical sales, product management, or customer engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored product demonstrations to prospective enterprise customers
• Build proof-of-concept solutions using Salesforce platform tools and APIs
• Respond to technical questions during sales cycles and RFP processes
• Collaborate with account executives to develop winning proposal strategies
• Maintain demo environments and document solution configurations
• Continuously build product expertise across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Einstein AI

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related field (2024–2026 grad)
• Interest in both technology and business problem-solving
• Exposure to CRM systems, databases, or web application development
• Strong presentation and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Salesforce Trailhead badges or certifications are a strong plus
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive, self-starter attitude

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $35–$48/hr base with sales performance bonuses and Salesforce RSUs
• Hybrid work model with occasional client-site and office requirements
• Salesforce certification sponsorship and learning reimbursements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
• Access to Trailhead learning platform and internal SE community events

Who Should Apply

Ideal for graduates who blend technical ability with communication skills and enjoy explaining complex systems to non-technical audiences. If you like variety — every demo is different — and want a role that evolves quickly into broader responsibilities, the Associate SE track at Salesforce offers clear advancement into senior SE or strategic account roles.

About the Company

Salesforce pioneered cloud CRM and has expanded into AI, analytics, and integration platforms. Its Futureforce university program recruits thousands of new grads annually across engineering, sales, and customer success functions, offering structured onboarding and rapid career development.

How to Apply

Visit the Salesforce Futureforce new grad portal and apply for the Associate Solution Engineer role. Expect a 3–4 round process: a recruiter screen, a presentation or demo exercise, a technical assessment, and a final panel interview.