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Salesforce Support Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 14 Mar 2025

5 Interview questions

A Support Engineer was asked 4mo ago
Q. What is the best authorization type to select when integrating Salesforce with Postman?
Ans. 

OAuth 2.0 is the best authorization type for integrating Salesforce with Postman, ensuring secure access to APIs.

  • OAuth 2.0 provides a secure way to authorize access without sharing credentials.

  • You can use the 'Client Credentials' flow for server-to-server integrations.

  • For user-specific access, the 'Authorization Code' flow is recommended.

  • Example: Use Postman's OAuth 2.0 feature to obtain an access token from Sales...

A Support Engineer was asked 4mo ago
Q. Why does a report on List emails show no data, even though the user who created the report has access to the standard object and there is metrics data available on individual sent records?
Ans. 

A report showing no data may result from filters, permissions, or report type issues.

  • Check report filters: If filters are too restrictive, they may exclude all records.

  • Verify report type: Ensure the report type is appropriate for the data being queried.

  • Review sharing settings: The user may have access to the object but not to the specific records.

  • Examine date ranges: If the report is set to a date range with no da...

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A Support Engineer was asked
Q. Write a SOQL query to retrieve Accounts and their related Contacts.
Ans. 

SOQL query to retrieve Accounts and their related Contacts.

  • Use the relationship field 'Contacts' on the Account object to retrieve related contacts.

  • Use the SELECT statement to specify the fields to retrieve.

  • Use the WHERE clause to filter the results based on specific criteria.

  • Example: SELECT Id, Name, (SELECT Id, Name FROM Contacts) FROM Account WHERE Industry = 'Technology'

A Support Engineer was asked
Q. How to handle escalations/ your approach to solve any issues/ why do you want to join support when already you are working on development
Ans. 

Handling escalations and approach to issue resolution in support as a developer

  • I understand the importance of timely resolution of issues and the impact it has on customer satisfaction

  • My approach is to first gather all necessary information and analyze the root cause of the issue

  • I then prioritize the issue based on its severity and impact on the customer

  • I communicate effectively with the customer and keep them upd...

A Support Engineer was asked
Q. Communities in depth
Ans. 

Communities are groups of people with shared interests or goals who come together to support each other and achieve their objectives.

  • Communities can be based on various factors such as location, profession, hobbies, religion, etc.

  • They provide a platform for individuals to connect, share knowledge and experiences, and collaborate on projects.

  • Online communities have become increasingly popular with the rise of socia...

Salesforce Support Engineer Interview Experiences

6 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Apex class, integration, authentication, asynchronous, synchronous, VF page,
  • Q2. Write a SOQL query Accounts and it's related contact.
  • Q3. Apex trigger with best practices
  • Ans. 

    Best practices for writing Apex triggers

    • Use trigger handler pattern to separate logic from trigger

    • Avoid SOQL queries and DML statements inside loops

    • Bulkify triggers to handle multiple records efficiently

    • Use trigger context variables to access old and new record data

    • Write test classes to achieve code coverage

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Lightning LWC in deep, Flow Record triggered, scheduled trigger, time based trigger,
  • Q5. All topic with example and explanation
  • Q6. Communities in depth
  • Ans. 

    Communities are groups of people with shared interests or goals who come together to support each other and achieve their objectives.

    • Communities can be based on various factors such as location, profession, hobbies, religion, etc.

    • They provide a platform for individuals to connect, share knowledge and experiences, and collaborate on projects.

    • Online communities have become increasingly popular with the rise of social med...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Deeply knowledge required for all these topics, troubleshooting skills they will check.

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Support Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Aritra Chatterjee

posted on 14 Mar 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Why does a report on List emails show no data, even though the user who created the report has access to the standard object and there is metrics data available on individual sent records?
  • Ans. 

    A report showing no data may result from filters, permissions, or report type issues.

    • Check report filters: If filters are too restrictive, they may exclude all records.

    • Verify report type: Ensure the report type is appropriate for the data being queried.

    • Review sharing settings: The user may have access to the object but not to the specific records.

    • Examine date ranges: If the report is set to a date range with no data, i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your reasons for wanting to join Salesforce and leave your current organization?
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to join Salesforce for its innovative culture and growth opportunities, leaving my current role for new challenges.

    • Salesforce is a leader in cloud technology, and I want to be part of a company that is shaping the future of customer relationship management.

    • I admire Salesforce's commitment to innovation and continuous learning, which aligns with my personal and professional growth goals.

    • The collaborative an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If hired, are you willing to come to the office or work on weekends if necessary?
  • Ans. 

    I am flexible and willing to come to the office or work weekends as needed to support the team's goals and customer needs.

    • I understand that support roles often require flexibility, especially during critical incidents.

    • For example, if a major outage occurs, I would prioritize resolving the issue, even if it means working late or on weekends.

    • I believe that being present in the office can enhance collaboration with the te...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the best authorization type to select when integrating Salesforce with Postman?
  • Ans. 

    OAuth 2.0 is the best authorization type for integrating Salesforce with Postman, ensuring secure access to APIs.

    • OAuth 2.0 provides a secure way to authorize access without sharing credentials.

    • You can use the 'Client Credentials' flow for server-to-server integrations.

    • For user-specific access, the 'Authorization Code' flow is recommended.

    • Example: Use Postman's OAuth 2.0 feature to obtain an access token from Salesforce...

  • Answered by AI
Are these interview questions helpful?

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. In java, oops concepts with real time examples, collections and concepts, inheritance in real time with polymorphism examples.
  • Q2. Java programs like, factorial of number, prime number, with different executions in online compilers
  • Q3. In Sql: all joins, constraints, qstns on tables joining and retrieving data from tables.
  • Q4. Basic Sql qstns with detailed explanation
  • Q5. Qstns on os and application mainantance
  • Q6. Production Support related questions
  • Q7. In managerial, it's general talk where our manager takes the same.. For my case he is cool and good interactive session..

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you clear technical round you have offer in your hand

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Record triggered flow, SOQL queries, managed/unmanaged package
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to handle escalations/ your approach to solve any issues/ why do you want to join support when already you are working on development

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm and confidence, listen to questions carefully then answer don't bluff, if you don't know the answer just inform the interviewer.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic questions on java, oops, Sql, joins, tools and technology which you have mentioned in your resume and simple coding question to check your syntax

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Your basic concepts should be clear

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Batch methods, Query locator, asynchronous method, connected app, types of API, write few logic in Apex, Triggers, context variables, Deployment process, how to handle any critical Production defect, day t...

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I appeared for an interview before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a Data Structural round.

  • Q1. 

    Distinct Islands Problem Statement

    Given a two-dimensional array/list consisting of integers 0s and 1s, where 1 represents land and 0 represents water, determine the number of distinct islands. A group of...

  • Ans. 

    Count the number of distinct islands in a 2D array of 0s and 1s.

    • Identify islands by performing depth-first search (DFS) on the grid

    • Use a set to store the shape of each island and check for duplicates

    • Consider translations to determine distinct islands

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a Data Structural round.

  • Q1. 

    Word Wrap Problem Statement

    You are tasked with arranging 'N' words of varying lengths such that each line contains at most 'M' characters, with each word separated by a space. The challenge is to minimiz...

  • Ans. 

    The goal is to minimize the total cost of arranging 'N' words on each line with a maximum character limit 'M'.

    • Calculate the cost of each line as the cube of extra space characters needed to reach 'M'.

    • Minimize the total cost by arranging words to fit within the character limit on each line.

    • Ensure each word appears fully on one line without breaking across lines.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a System Design round.

  • Q1. Can you design a system similar to Red Bus that can handle bookings and onboard both vendors and customers to the platform?
  • Ans. 

    Design a system similar to Red Bus for handling bookings and onboarding vendors and customers.

    • Implement a user-friendly interface for customers to search and book tickets

    • Create a vendor portal for vendors to manage their offerings and availability

    • Include payment gateway integration for secure transactions

    • Develop a robust backend system for managing bookings, cancellations, and refunds

    • Utilize a database to store user in...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a System Design round

Round 5 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was an HR round.

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Microsoft interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Graphs, Dynamic Programming, Arrays, LinkedList, stringsTime required to prepare for the interview - 1 monthInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Practice as much as you can.
Tip 2 : Prepare for company, not in general.
Tip 3 : Your past work should be objective and your contribution should be very clear

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Keep only relevant things for the job you are applying.
Tip 2 : Minimal data with measurable contribution and effect.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Related to your technology.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technical rounds would be based on the interviewer and the difficulty would be from good to higher side.
Would suggest the candidate should represent the actual experience with the interviewer.
Be real and emphasise on the challenges that you faced in your current company and how you handled it. It's not always that you have to show yourself as extra smart or hardworking candidate, do share your failure experiences and how it helped you to identify the reasons for the failures.
Lastly again I would say be real and true to your CV.

I applied via Monster and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic java

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Adobe user image Devendra Bendkhale

posted on 4 Dec 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. WRITE A GENERIC SWAP FUNCTION
  • Ans. 

    A generic swap function swaps two values of any data type.

    • The function should take two parameters of any data type.

    • Use a temporary variable to store the value of one parameter.

    • Assign the value of the second parameter to the first parameter.

    • Assign the value of the temporary variable to the second parameter.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. SEARCH AN ELEMENT IN ROTATED SORTED LINKLIST .
  • Ans. 

    Search for an element in a rotated sorted linked list.

    • Find the pivot point where the list is rotated.

    • Divide the list into two sublists based on the pivot point.

    • Perform binary search on the appropriate sublist.

    • Handle edge cases such as empty list and list with only one element.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. SEARCH AN ELEMENT IN ROTATED SORTED ARRAY. WRITED A CODE FOR IT
  • Ans. 

    Search an element in a rotated sorted array

    • Find the pivot point where the array is rotated

    • Divide the array into two sub-arrays based on pivot point

    • Perform binary search on the appropriate sub-array

    • Repeat until element is found or sub-array size is 1

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. In an Array of size 95 contain numbers in range 1 to 100. each number is at max once in the array. find the 5 missing numbers in array between 1-100
  • Q5. Given sudoku as id array of size . in a given empty cell find the possible numbers that could be possible. Asked me to write code for it
  • Ans. 

    Given a Sudoku board, find possible numbers for an empty cell.

    • Iterate through empty cells and check possible numbers using row, column, and box constraints.

    • Use a set to keep track of possible numbers for each empty cell.

    • Return the set of possible numbers for the given empty cell.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Given 4 unsigned integers find their integer average (eg. (2,2,2,3) => (2+2+2+3)/4 = 2) consider integer division ) without typecasting
  • Ans. 

    Find integer average of 4 unsigned integers without typecasting

    • Add all the integers and divide by 4

    • Use bit shifting to divide by 4

    • Handle overflow by using long long data type

    • Use unsigned int data type for input

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Write a code to identify wheter given processor is of 32 bit architecture or 64 bit architecture
  • Ans. 

    Code to identify 32 bit or 64 bit architecture of a processor

    • Check if the operating system is 32 bit or 64 bit

    • If OS is 32 bit, processor is 32 bit

    • If OS is 64 bit, check if processor supports 64 bit architecture

    • Use CPUID instruction to check if processor supports 64 bit architecture

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Convert a binary number into base 64 integer
  • Ans. 

    Convert binary number to base 64 integer

    • Divide the binary number into groups of 6 bits

    • Convert each group of 6 bits to decimal

    • Map the decimal value to the corresponding base 64 character

    • Concatenate the base 64 characters to form the final integer

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: SIMPLE CODING QUESTIONS SPEED MATTERS.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 3

Skills: Analytics And Coding
College Name: IIT Guwahati

Skills evaluated in this interview

Salesforce Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Salesforce Support Engineer interview?
Salesforce interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Salesforce interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and Behavioral.
How to prepare for Salesforce 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 Salesforce, SQL, Data Management, Technical Support and Javascript.
What are the top questions asked in Salesforce Support Engineer interview?

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  1. How to handle escalations/ your approach to solve any issues/ why do you want t...read more
  2. Write a SOQL query Accounts and it's related conta...read more
  3. Why does a report on List emails show no data, even though the user who created...read more

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