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Salesforce Technical Support Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 28 Feb 2025

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48 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the three types of data extensions?
  • Ans. 

    The three types of data extensions are Data Extension, Sendable Data Extension, and Data Filter.

    • Data Extension: Used to store data and can be used for sending emails.

    • Sendable Data Extension: A type of Data Extension that can be used for sending emails.

    • Data Filter: Used to segment data based on specific criteria.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How many complex journeys you have worked on?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on multiple complex journeys involving troubleshooting network issues, resolving software bugs, and implementing system upgrades.

    • Troubleshooting network issues for a multinational company with offices in multiple countries

    • Resolving software bugs in a critical application used by thousands of users

    • Implementing system upgrades for a large-scale data center to improve performance and security

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Would you be able to handle a client when something is messed up?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience handling clients in stressful situations and resolving issues effectively.

    • I have strong communication skills to calmly address the client's concerns

    • I am able to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of the issue

    • I have experience in providing timely and effective solutions to clients

    • I am able to remain calm and professional under pressure

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Are you open for shifts?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open for shifts and can work flexible hours as required.

    • I am willing to work different shifts including nights and weekends

    • I understand the importance of being available to support customers at all times

    • I have previous experience working in a shift-based role

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to change?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a dynamic technical environment.

    • Desire to expand skill set and knowledge in different technologies

    • Looking for a more challenging and rewarding role

    • Seeking opportunities for career advancement and professional development

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Troubleshooting questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to handle angry customers
  • Ans. 

    Listen actively, stay calm, empathize, apologize, offer solutions, follow up

    • Listen actively to understand their concerns

    • Stay calm and composed, do not take their anger personally

    • Empathize with their situation and show understanding

    • Apologize for any inconvenience caused, even if it's not your fault

    • Offer solutions or alternatives to address their issues

    • Follow up to ensure the problem is resolved to their satisfaction

  • Answered by AI

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Q5. How to release previous IP which assign to your device?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round was mcq round

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Some basic salesforce questions
  • Q2. Most questions from development
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Critical task you have accomplished in your career till now
  • Ans. 

    Implemented a new ticketing system to streamline support processes

    • Researched and evaluated different ticketing systems

    • Collaborated with IT team to implement chosen system

    • Provided training to support team on how to use the new system

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What difficulties you faced in your previous company
  • Ans. 

    I faced difficulties in managing high volume of customer inquiries and resolving technical issues within tight deadlines.

    • Handling a large number of customer inquiries simultaneously

    • Meeting tight deadlines for resolving technical issues

    • Balancing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Salesforce Apex and lwc
  • Q2. Need Salesforce updates
  • Q3. Are you good with lwc
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am proficient in Lightning Web Components (LWC) development.

    • Experienced in developing custom components using LWC framework

    • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Salesforce Apex

    • Familiar with Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS)

    • Ability to create interactive and responsive user interfaces

    • Troubleshooting and debugging skills for LWC applications

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain 3 way handshake
  • Ans. 

    Three-way handshake is a method used in TCP/IP network to establish a connection between a client and server.

    • Client sends a SYN packet to the server to initiate a connection

    • Server responds with a SYN-ACK packet to acknowledge the request

    • Client sends an ACK packet back to the server to confirm the connection

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you handle a situation where you do not know answer to a question?

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Questions on Technicals based on your expertise and background
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. How do you rate yourself in customer handling?

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How dns works and record of dns
  • Ans. 

    DNS (Domain Name System) is a system that translates domain names to IP addresses.

    • DNS works by translating human-readable domain names (like google.com) to IP addresses (like 172.217.3.206).

    • DNS records include A records (for IPv4 addresses), AAAA records (for IPv6 addresses), CNAME records (for aliases), MX records (for mail servers), and more.

    • DNS queries are sent from client devices to DNS servers, which then resolve ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. HTTP methods and http tools

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions around Triggers, asynchronous apex,soql query, apex basics
  • Q2. A scenario for grand parent child trigger
  • Ans. 

    A grand parent child trigger scenario involves triggering an action in a child record based on changes in a grandparent record.

    • Create a trigger on the grandparent object to monitor changes

    • Use a trigger handler class to handle the logic for updating child records

    • Consider using trigger context variables to pass data between the grandparent and child triggers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write an asnchronous apex to return opportunities groupby AccountId
  • Ans. 

    Asynchronous Apex code to group opportunities by AccountId

    • Create a Queueable Apex class to handle the asynchronous processing

    • Query the opportunities and group them by AccountId using a Map

    • Implement the execute method to process the opportunities and return the grouped data

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Write trigger code for given scenario
  • Ans. 

    Trigger code to update a field in a table when a new record is inserted

    • Create a trigger on the table for INSERT events

    • Use the NEW keyword to access the newly inserted record

    • Update the desired field in the table using the NEW values

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your most challenging situation in your life?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics Administrative Salesforce
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Salesforce Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Salesforce Technical Support Engineer interview?
Salesforce interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Salesforce interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Salesforce Technical Support Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Salesforce. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Salesforce expect are Technical Support, Salesforce, SQL, Data Management and CRM.
What are the top questions asked in Salesforce Technical Support Engineer interview?

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How long is the Salesforce Technical Support Engineer interview process?

The duration of Salesforce Technical Support Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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