Summer 2027 Intern - Solution Engineer

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Job Category

Fixed Term & Temporary

About Salesforce

POSITION TITLE: Summer 2027 Intern - Solution Engineer

LOCATION: New York Office

The Experience

Salesforce is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Solution Engineering Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside Salesforce leaders and customers, gaining hands-on experience in delivering cutting-edge cloud-based solutions. As a Solution Engineering Intern, you will help demonstrate the value of Salesforce’s platform, develop customer-centric solutions, and support strategic sales initiatives.

A Solution Engineer (SE) at Salesforce is a technical consultant and trusted advisor who works closely with customers and sales teams to understand business challenges and craft tailored solutions using Salesforce’s platform. SEs are responsible for bringing the vision and user experience to life and to removing technical objections in the sales cycle. To accomplish this, SEs combine technical expertise with business acumen to demonstrate how Salesforce can address customer needs, improve processes, and drive growth.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Collaborate with Solution Engineers, Account Executives, and Salesforce leaders to understand customer requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Assist in creating and presenting compelling product demonstrations (demos) to showcase Salesforce capabilities and address customer needs.
• Conduct research on industry trends, customer challenges, and competitor solutions to inform presentations and proposals.
• Support the development of proof-of-concept solutions to help customers envision the impact of Salesforce technologies.
• Participate in workshops, discovery sessions, and customer meetings to understand business requirements and provide insights.
• Contribute to the creation of sales collateral, including slide decks, demo scripts, and documentation.
• Assist in optimizing internal processes and tools to enhance the efficiency of the Solution Engineering team.
• Gain deep expertise in Salesforce products, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Agentforce, Data Cloud and more.

You're Our Person If...

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and graduate in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Passionate about technology and customer-centric solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to think creatively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a focus on storytelling and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Eager to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms (a plus but not required).
• Interest in pre-sales or consultative roles.

Even Better If...

• Familiarity with cloud computing and SaaS technologies.
• Basic understanding of programming languages like JavaScript, Apex, or SQL.
• Proficient in Google Slides.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the #1 CRM company and a global leader in digital transformation.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals and access to robust training resources.
• Exposure to real-world business challenges and the chance to make an impact.

Posting Statement

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.

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 $33 - $33 per hour. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.