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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
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(10 Questions)

  • Q1. Admin Questions :- What is Relationships what are types of relationships
  • Ans. 

    Relationships in databases define how entities are related to each other. Types include one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many.

    • One-to-one relationship: Each record in one table is related to only one record in another table.

    • One-to-many relationship: Each record in one table can be related to multiple records in another table.

    • Many-to-many relationship: Multiple records in one table can be related to multiple records ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions on sharing security , What is OWD ?
  • Q3. What profile and permissions set ?
  • Ans. 

    Profile and permissions set determine the level of access and capabilities a Technical Support Engineer has within a system.

    • Profile defines the roles and responsibilities of the Technical Support Engineer within the organization.

    • Permissions set specifies what actions the Technical Support Engineer can perform within the system.

    • Examples of permissions include read-only access, write access, delete access, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Assignments rule and their types ?
  • Ans. 

    Assignments rule and their types in technical support engineering.

    • Assignments rule determines how assignments are made in a system.

    • Types of assignments rules include assignment rules based on skills, round robin, load balancing, etc.

    • For example, in a technical support team, assignments rule based on skills may assign tickets to agents with specific expertise.

    • Round robin assignments rule distributes assignments evenly a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Sharing security scenario and explain OWD organisation wide default ?
  • Ans. 

    OWD determines the default level of access users have to records in an organization.

    • OWD settings control who can view, edit, and delete records in Salesforce

    • OWD can be set to private, public read-only, public read/write, or controlled by parent

    • OWD can be further customized with sharing rules and manual sharing

    • Example: Setting OWD to private means only record owners and users above them in the role hierarchy can access

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Flow question , How many types of flow explain ?
  • Q7. What is workflow and process builder ?
  • Ans. 

    Workflow and Process Builder are tools in Salesforce that automate business processes without code.

    • Workflow is a declarative automation tool that allows you to set up automated rules to perform actions based on certain criteria.

    • Process Builder is a more advanced tool that allows you to create more complex processes with multiple criteria and actions.

    • Both tools help streamline and automate business processes in Salesfor...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Difference between workflow and process builder?
  • Ans. 

    Workflow automates simple processes, while Process Builder allows for more complex processes with multiple criteria and actions.

    • Workflow is used for automating simple tasks based on criteria and actions.

    • Process Builder allows for more complex processes with multiple criteria and actions.

    • Workflow is limited in functionality compared to Process Builder.

    • Process Builder can update related records, send emails, create recor...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Difference between screen flow and record trigger flow ?
  • Ans. 

    Screen flow is user interface driven while record trigger flow is backend logic driven.

    • Screen flow is used to create user interfaces for users to interact with, while record trigger flow is used to automate processes and perform actions in the background.

    • Screen flow is typically used for creating visual workflows with screens, fields, and buttons, while record trigger flow is used for executing logic based on record ch...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. What is MFA multifactor authentication ?
  • Ans. 

    MFA is a security process that requires multiple forms of verification to access an account or system.

    • MFA combines two or more authentication factors such as passwords, biometrics, security tokens, etc.

    • It provides an extra layer of security to prevent unauthorized access.

    • Examples of MFA include using a password along with a fingerprint scan or receiving a code on your phone to log in.

    • MFA is commonly used in online bank...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you handle pressure. If you get more tha 3-4 tickets at a time, How you deal with conflications , If your colleague not provide correct solution to user then what you will do . Why you choose tec...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do work hard developement part should be perfect mainly apex .

Skills evaluated in this interview

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?
  • Q2. How many complex journeys you have worked on?
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Would you be able to handle a client when something is messed up?
  • Q2. Are you open for shifts?

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Q5. How to release previous IP which assign to your device?
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?
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Troubleshooting questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to handle angry customers
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

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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

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  • 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?
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

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good

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

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?

Some of the top questions asked at the Salesforce Technical Support Engineer interview -

  1. Admin Questions :- What is Relationships what are types of relationsh...read more
  2. How you will get contact of account with name starting with a...read more
  3. What is MFA multifactor authenticatio...read more
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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Salesforce Technical Support Engineer Interview Process

based on 42 interviews

4 Interview rounds

  • Resume Shortlist Round
  • Technical Round
  • HR Round - 1
  • HR Round - 2
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Salesforce Technical Support Engineer Salary
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₹12 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
282% more than the average Technical Support Engineer Salary in India
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based on 97 reviews

3.9/5

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3.6

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3.6

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4.5

Salary

3.5

Job security

3.9

Company culture

3.4

Promotions

3.5

Work satisfaction

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