Director, Sales Engineering Jobs

Explore Director, Sales Engineering jobs for experienced leaders who connect technical expertise with revenue growth. These roles guide sales engineering teams, shape customer-facing technical strategy, and help organizations demonstrate the value of complex products and services. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Sales Engineering Do?

A Director of Sales Engineering leads teams that support the sales process with product demonstrations, solution design, technical discovery, and responses to customer requirements. The role typically partners with sales, product, marketing, and customer success leaders to ensure solutions fit customer needs and support business goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recruit, coach, and develop sales engineers and solutions consultants.
  • Set team priorities, processes, and performance goals.
  • Partner with sales leadership on pipeline strategy, customer engagements, and revenue planning.
  • Oversee technical presentations, product demonstrations, proofs of concept, and proposal responses.
  • Share customer feedback with product and engineering teams to inform roadmap decisions.
  • Track team performance and improve how technical sales support contributes to customer outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a combination of technical fluency, customer-facing experience, and people leadership. Relevant strengths may include team management, solution architecture, consultative selling, communication, and the ability to explain complex concepts to varied audiences. Experience in the employer’s industry, product area, or enterprise sales environment may also be important.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

Director-level sales engineering roles are available across sectors that sell technical or complex solutions, including software, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and business technology. Depending on the organization, related titles may include Director of Solutions Engineering, Director of Sales Solutions, or Head of Sales Engineering. Compensation and responsibilities vary by company, location, and scope of the role.

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$190K - $215K *

Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...

Lehi, UTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team to manage technology partner relationships, ensuring integration health and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to resolve issues and optimize...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance strategic sales initiatives by owning the full cycle for enterprise accounts in the Southeast, engaging C-level decision-makers, and driving impactful AI-native security solutions to market...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in scaling our implementation and onboarding processes by defining workflows and supporting a dynamic team while ensuring client success through tailored, efficient solutions that enha...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Optimize security technology architecture and lead a Solutions Engineering team, ensuring seamless integration and support of security systems while managing projects from inception to completion, dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $343K *

Engineer innovative pre-sales solutions by leveraging deep networking expertise. Collaborate with sales teams to modernize client networks, optimize performance, and produce tailored proposals. Engage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $343K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing enterprise networking, blending deep technical expertise with consultative selling to enhance customer experiences and drive impactful solutions across a diverse ran...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $343K *

Champion technical solutions in complex environments, driving growth and modernizing networks with enterprise clients. Utilize expertise in networking technologies and effective communication to secur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $343K *

Elevate the pre-sales process by blending technical expertise with consultative selling. Drive customer engagement for enterprise networks, shaping solutions while collaborating with Territory Manager...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate strategic partner growth through visionary sales leadership, driving revenue and pipeline expansion while cultivating dynamic relationships and actionable growth strategies. Own the partner...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in process development and integration for infrared sensor packaging. Oversee engineering teams, manage production yields, and troubleshoot fabrication processes to ensure high-quality...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $172K *

Empower sales teams by providing technical expertise and consultative support, ensuring prospects understand the value of solutions. Build relationships, deliver tailored demos, and assist in trial se...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $172K *

Join our expanding Sales Engineering team to provide technical expertise and support during customer evaluations, ensuring successful adoption of our solutions while driving revenue growth through con...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data center cooling solutions. Leverage your sales expertise and strategic insight to build relationships, influence market strategies, and enhance customer ex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$181K - $304K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Champion the technical pre-sales process, collaborating with sales teams to drive customer success and deliver tailored solutions. Leverage AI tools to enhance engagement and ensure seamless transitio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving technical pre-sales success by collaborating with sales teams, mentoring peers, and ensuring customer satisfaction through tailored solutions and expert guidance across the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful solutions by partnering with Sales to enhance customer engagement, streamline technical pre-sales processes, and mentor team members, all while leveraging AI to transform public sector...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Engage with Sales teams to drive customer success by leading technical pre-sales processes, mentoring peers, and ensuring seamless transitions post-sale. Collaborate across departments to deliver tail...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Support a major strategic semiconductor customer by leveraging your technical skills to identify new opportunities, deliver consultative solutions, and collaborate with engineering teams, driving grow...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$300K *

Shape the future of IT sales by driving enterprise growth in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a talented team to exceed sales targets, develop customer relationships, and implement strategic in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Champion the growth of our Global Enterprise Solutions Engineering team by driving technical sales strategy and fostering cross-functional collaboration to secure complex enterprise SaaS contracts and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$84K - $161K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences through innovative SaaS solutions. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to drive client success and deliver tailored solutions, ensuring op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$92K - $161K *

Champion innovative solutions by partnering with sales teams to deliver technical expertise and enhance customer relationships, ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth in a dynamic SaaS e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Sales Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director of Sales Engineering leads technical sales teams that help customers understand, evaluate, and adopt a company’s products or services. The role often includes team development, sales strategy, solution design oversight, and collaboration with product and engineering.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Sales Engineering jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for experience in sales engineering or solutions consulting, a strong understanding of relevant technologies, customer-facing communication skills, and a track record of leading teams. Specific requirements vary by company and industry.

  • How is a Director of Sales Engineering different from a sales director?question toggle

    A sales director generally focuses on sales teams, customer relationships, and revenue execution. A Director of Sales Engineering leads the technical specialists who support those efforts through discovery, demonstrations, solution design, and technical validation.

  • Where can Director of Sales Engineering roles be found?question toggle

    These roles are common at companies selling complex products or services, including software, cloud, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and enterprise technology providers.

  • How can I find Director, Sales Engineering jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Director, Sales Engineering listings on Ladders, where vetted professional opportunities feature salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications.