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Salesforce

Builds cloud software for customer relationships

Principal Industry Solution Engineer - Insurance

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Singapore
HybridOccasional travel required.
Solution EngineeringPre-Sales Solution Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
  • Must have a proven track record in developing and delivering differentiated custom solutions and presentations, including technical concepts, to key decision makers.
  • Ability to orchestrate a sales cycle involving multiple internal and external resources.
  • Must be willing and able to travel occasionally.
  • Must have exposure to Design Thinking, consulting methodologies, and Enterprise Architecture as an added advantage.
  • Must have a broad understanding of and ability to articulate the benefits of Cloud Computing, SFA, Service & Support, Marketing, and Mobile solutions.
  • Must have business case and value engineering experience to drive compelling points of view.
  • Must have knowledge of related applications, relational databases, and web technology.
  • Must have solid oral, written, presentation, collaboration, interpersonal communication, and relationship skills.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team to solve technical problems in varied environments.
  • Must be able to translate customer needs into a compelling vision and roadmap.
  • Must have a track record of solution engineering, consultancy, delivery, or training success for a software solution organization; a variety of backgrounds are accepted.
  • Must have proven time management skills in a dynamic team environment.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team to solve problems in varied, fast-paced environments.
Responsibilities
  • Manage enterprise organizations in the Insurance industry to understand their challenges and goals through focused discovery sessions and workshops.
  • Work with current and prospective customers as a trusted advisor to understand their company challenges and goals.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior executives and key decision makers across business and technology.
  • Develop and deliver innovative custom solutions, including solution concepts, to key decision makers to address business issues and needs aligned with business value.
  • Coordinate and lead the entire solution cycle through close collaboration with technical and business resources.
  • Clearly articulate Salesforce's unique benefits to customer stakeholders, from frontline staff to C-level executives.
  • Present Salesforce and partner solutions while supporting relationships with customers and partners.
  • Collaborate with and influence Product and Partners to ensure regional priorities are addressed.
  • Display initiative and self-motivation and deliver high-quality results for internal and external customers.
  • Participate in internal training programs and mentorship initiatives while growing professionally.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience translating, presenting, or understanding customer business requirements across multiple industries.
  • Deep expertise in the Insurance industry.
  • An inquisitive, practical, and passionate interest in technology and sharing knowledge.

About the company

Salesforce sells cloud software that helps businesses manage sales leads, customer service, marketing, and online commerce from shared customer records. Its flagship Sales Cloud tracks accounts and deals, while Service Cloud organizes support cases and Agentforce builds AI assistants that act on company data. Teams access these tools through a browser and connect outside apps and data sources, with Slack for work messages and Tableau for visual analysis. Salesforce earns most of its revenue from software subscriptions and support, with professional services for implementation and training. Marc Benioff co-founded Salesforce in 1999, and its headquarters are in San Francisco, California.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1999

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