Principal Platform Solution Engineer

Salesforce

. Act as a technical thought partner and trusted advisor for stakeholders, shaping secure, scalable solutions for enterprise governance, compliance, and developer productivity challenges .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $190,750 - $255,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data security, privacy, and governance, with a strong focus on Salesforce platform solutions and compliance with data privacy laws and security frameworks. Capable of engaging C-suite executives and delivering technical insights to drive strategic initiatives and secure development practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Data SecuritySalesforce Platform ExpertiseTechnical Presales ExperienceData Privacy Laws MasteryCloud-Native Architecture Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Solution EngineeringTechnical ConsultingSecurity ArchitectureAPI SecurityCryptographyRelational Database SecurityAI Life Cycle UnderstandingSecure Development PracticesArchitectural Decision-MakingTechnical Presentation Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsStrategic ThinkingCustomer-Centric MindsetPassion for Innovation

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce PlatformSaaSPaaSOIDCSAML

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 27001NIST CSFSOC2FedRAMP

Industry Keywords

GovernanceComplianceGDPRHIPAAPCI-DSSCISOCIOCAIORisk AppetiteSensitive Information Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a technical thought partner and trusted advisor for stakeholders, shaping secure, scalable solutions for enterprise governance, compliance, and developer productivity challenges
Partner with sales teams and engage CISOs, CIOs, and CAIOs to address security concerns and align Salesforce’s Trust Layer with strategic risk appetite
Guide customers through technical evaluations and architectural decisions aligned with business and security objectives
Deliver technical presentations, demos, and proofs of concept showcasing Salesforce Platform capabilities
Collaborate with Account Executives, architects, and partners to develop strategies and close high-value deals
Advocate for secure development practices and secure-by-design adoption in Salesforce environments
Stay current on Platform innovations and provide technical insight and thought leadership in customer engagements
Architect solutions for data residency, discovery, classification, metadata control, and sensitive information protection
Apply knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISO 42000, and SOC2 to validate Salesforce’s generative-AI compliance posture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven expertise in Enterprise data security, privacy, & governance
5+ years of experience in solution engineering, technical consulting, post sales or enterprise technical architecture on the Salesforce platform
5+ years of experience in a technical presales or security architecture role
Proven track record of selling to the C-suite
Strong understanding of the AI Life Cycle, including LLM security, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and the ethical implications of autonomous agents
Mastery of data privacy laws and security frameworks (ISO, NIST, SOC, FedRAMP)
Deep familiarity with cloud-native architectures (SaaS/PaaS), API security, OIDC/SAML, cryptography, and relational database security
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage technical and business stakeholders effectively
Strategic thinker with a customer & team-first mindset and a passion for innovation

Benefits

Comp & perks

time off programs
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
mental health support
paid parental leave
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k)
employee stock purchasing program
Incentive compensation may be available for certain roles
Equity may be available for certain roles