Role at a glance
- Salary
- $70.1K – $244.5K/yr
- Location
- 9 Locations, New York, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Degree in Computer Science required (B.S., Master's, or Ph.D.)
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Role Summary
The Pre-Sales Solution Engineer joins Informatica’s dedicated Pre-Sales Solution Engineering team within Salesforce and partners with sales teams to align Informatica solutions with customer goals. The role supports customer success throughout the sales cycle through technical discovery, demonstrations, proof of concepts, workshops, and architectural recommendations.
What You'll Do
- Perform discovery, technical qualification, customer presentations, standard demos, and related customer-facing communication.
- Respond to Request for Information and Request for Proposal documents.
- Manage customer engagements without support.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Product Marketing to improve Informatica products and marketing.
- Share best practices, content, and tips and tricks within the primary area of responsibility.
- Partner with the CSM team on technical advisory and workshop nurture activities.
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View full postingQualifications
4-8 years of relevant experience in data integration, master data management, or data governance; 5+ years of presales, technical sales, industry, or consulting experience; basic technical knowledge of hybrid software deployment, data warehousing, databases, and/or business intelligence; skills on at least one Informatica-related software platform or technology; storytelling and prospect engagement experience; relationship-building experience with influencers, coaches, decision makers, and partners; certification on at least one cloud ecosystem and one data-related cloud technology; Computer Science degree.
Required
- 4-8 years of relevant experience in data integration, master data management, or data governance
- 5+ years of presales/technical sales, industry, or consulting experience
- Basic technical knowledge of hybrid deployment of software solutions, Data Warehousing, Database, and/or Business Intelligence software...
- Skills on at least one INFA related software platform /technology
- Storytelling, and experience establishing communication and engagement with prospects specific to use cases
- Experience engaging and creating relationships with influencers, coaches, decision makers, and partners
- Certification on at least 1 cloud ecosystem and 1 data related cloud technology at the level defined by the business area of focus
- Degree in Computer Science required (B.S., Master's, or Ph.D.)
Preferred
- Basic knowledge of top 3 cloud ecosystems and top 2 data related technologies
- Basic knowledge of cloud computing security aspects
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About Salesforce
Salesforce 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.
Salesforce is looking for several Pre-Sales Solution Engineers to join our dedicated Informatica Pre-Sales Solution Engineering team, who are instrumental to Informatica's growth. As a Pre-Sales Solution Engineer, you will provide technical sales partnership to our sales teams and align our solutions to our customers' vision. The Informatica Sales team will rely on your technical and product expertise throughout the sales cycle. You will be an integral part of the success for both our customers and Account Executives by performing technical discovery qualification, delivering product demonstrations and Proof of Concepts, delivering technical workshops, and making architectural recommendations. As a hardworking technologist and customer advocate, you will connect the dots between the technical solution to the business outcomes for the customer.
At Informatica, a Salesforce Company, our employees are empowered to push their bold ideas forward, and we are united by a shared passion for using data to do the extraordinary for each other and the world. We seek innovative thinkers who believe in the power of data to drive meaningful change.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
- Perform all activities leading up to the delivery of a customer demo including discovery, technical qualification/fit, customer presentations, standard demos, and related customer facing communication
- Respond to Request for Information/Proposal documents
- Manage customer engagements without support
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Product Marketing to continuously improve Informatica's products and marketing
- Share best practices, content, and tips and tricks within the primary area of responsibility
- Stay current on certification of services required for area of responsibility
- Partner with the CSM team on nurture activities including technical advisory, workshops, etc.
- Provide customer feedback on product gaps using Vivun
- Support demos at marketing events without support.
You're Our Person If...
- Minimum 4-8 years of relevant experience in data integration, master data management, or data governance
- 5+ years of presales/technical sales, industry, or consulting experience
- Basic technical knowledge of hybrid deployment of software solutions, Data Warehousing, Database, and/or Business Intelligence software concepts and products.
- Skills on at least one INFA related software platform /technology
- Storytelling, and experience establishing communication and engagement with prospects specific to use cases
- Experience engaging and creating relationships with influencers, coaches, decision makers, and partners
- Ability to travel as needed (up to 50%) and to work flexible hours
- Basic knowledge of top 3 cloud ecosystems and top 2 data related technologies highly preferred
- Basic knowledge of cloud computing security aspects highly preferred
- Certification on at least 1 cloud ecosystem and 1 data related cloud technology at the level defined by the business area of focus
- Degree in Computer Science required (B.S., Master's, or Ph.D.)
Unleash Your Potential
When 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.
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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: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant 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 $70,070 - $244,510 annually There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $77,070 - $269,080 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.About the company
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Salesforce is a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) software, empowering businesses of all sizes to connect with their customers in innovative ways. Founded in 1999, the company revolutionized the software industry by delivering cloud-based solutions that streamline sales, service, marketing, and analytics. With a strong focus on customer success and a commitment to sustainability, Salesforce consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, offering diverse career opportunities in technology, sales, and consulting. Through its extensive ecosystem and community engagement, the company is dedicated to helping organizations enhance their customer relationships and achieve their business goals.
Salesforce is a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) software, empowering businesses of all sizes to connect with their customers in innovative ways. Founded in 1999, the company revolutionized the software industry by delivering cloud-based solutions that streamline sales, service, marketing, and analytics. With a strong focus on customer success and a commitment to sustainability, Salesforce consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, offering diverse career opportunities in technology, sales, and consulting. Through its extensive ecosystem and community engagement, the company is dedicated to helping organizations enhance their customer relationships and achieve their business goals.