Principal Solution Engineer, Global Private Equity – Startups Practice

Salesforce

. Advise PE firms, portfolio companies, and high-growth startups on agentic transformation using multi-cloud Salesforce and Agentforce solutions .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $173,460 - $231,980 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Salesforce solutions, AI-driven business transformation, and technical pre-sales engagement, with a strong focus on delivering tailored demos and building scalable platforms for private equity and high-growth startups.

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Salesforce Solutions ExpertiseTechnical Pre-Sales ExperienceAI and Data Playbook DevelopmentExecutive-Facing EngagementBusiness Acumen in Private Equity

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Hard Skills

Solution EngineeringTechnical Pre-SalesAI SolutionsData PlatformsSalesforceCRMDemo DevelopmentPrototypingValue FramingStorytelling

Soft Skills

Confidence with Senior StakeholdersStrong CommunicationMentoringCuriosityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Sales CloudService CloudRevenue CloudSlackTableauMuleSoftAgentforceData 360

Certifications & Qualifications

Salesforce Certifications

Industry Keywords

Private EquityVenture-Backed CompaniesStartup ScalingEBITDAGrowth Valuation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise PE firms, portfolio companies, and high-growth startups on agentic transformation using multi-cloud Salesforce and Agentforce solutions
Lead discovery and value-framing sessions with Managing Directors, Operating Partners, founders, CFOs, and CIOs
Design and deliver tailored demos, prototypes, and proofs of concept
Show AI agents automating sourcing and diligence workflows, improving portfolio visibility, scaling sales and service, and unlocking digital labor
Articulate Salesforce-driven revenue growth, operational efficiency, and exit readiness
Help firms build repeatable AI and data playbooks for portfolio-wide rollout
Help AI-native and venture-backed companies build scalable platforms
Collaborate on account strategy, executive mapping, and deal orchestration
Bring in industry SEs, solution architects, Agentforce, and Data 360 specialists
Build expertise in Agentforce, Data 360, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Revenue Cloud, Slack, Tableau, and MuleSoft
Create point-of-view assets, reference architectures, demo environments, and enablement content
Represent Salesforce at PE and startup events, summits, forums, roundtables, and executive dinners
Mentor and enable fellow solution engineers
Stay current on Salesforce innovation, AI developments, and private-market trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong track record in technical pre-sales, solution engineering, or solution consulting for enterprise software
Executive-facing engagement experience, ideally
Business acumen and financial fluency regarding private equity value creation, startup scaling, EBITDA, growth, and valuation
Hands-on curiosity about generative and agentic AI
Ability to explain where AI agents create real business value
Confidence and credibility with senior investors, operators, and founders
Ability to run complex, multi-stakeholder conversations on tight timelines
Strong storytelling, demo, and whiteboarding skills
Experience with Salesforce, CRM, data platforms, or AI solutions is a strong plus
Experience in or alongside private equity, venture-backed companies, or financial services is highly valued
Maintain relevant certifications
Ability to travel as needed across the US

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 eligible roles
Equity may be available for eligible roles