Explore Pre-Sales Engineer Jobs

Pre-Sales Engineers help organizations connect customer needs with technical solutions. Working alongside sales teams, they explain products, demonstrate capabilities, answer technical questions, and help prospective customers understand how a solution can address their challenges. Explore vetted Pre-Sales Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Pre-Sales Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by company and product, but often include leading product demonstrations, gathering technical requirements, developing solution proposals, responding to requests for information or proposals, and supporting proof-of-concept projects. Pre-Sales Engineers may also collaborate with product, engineering, implementation, and customer success teams to ensure proposed solutions are practical and aligned with customer goals.

Skills Employers Look For

Successful candidates typically combine technical knowledge with clear communication and customer-facing skills. Employers may seek experience with relevant software, cloud platforms, infrastructure, or industry-specific tools, along with the ability to present complex ideas to varied audiences. Listening, analytical problem-solving, collaboration, and an understanding of the sales process can also be valuable.

Career Paths and Work Settings

Pre-Sales Engineers work across industries, especially in technology and business-to-business companies. Depending on the organization, similar roles may be listed as Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, or Technical Pre-Sales Consultant. Career progression can include senior or principal individual-contributor roles, team leadership, or broader positions in sales, solutions architecture, and product strategy.

Find Pre-Sales Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, responsibilities, and location details to identify Pre-Sales Engineer roles that fit your expertise and career goals. Compensation and qualifications vary by employer and position.

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$134K - $197K *

The Senior Sales Engineer at Obsidian Security will drive and manage the technical evaluation stage of the sales process while mentoring the team. This role requires expertise in SaaS security challen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Empower post-sales teams to drive customer success and value realization through AI-assisted tools and scalable enablement programs, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance implementation, adoptio...

Austin, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $163K *

Drive impactful relationships and strategies with enterprise customers, ensuring alignment of business goals with technical solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer success and op...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of federal technology by driving enterprise sales within strategic System Integrator accounts, fostering relationships, and leading complex sales cycles from identification to closure...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate customer solutions by collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored technical expertise, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships through effective communication and p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide technical expertise, drive enterprise opportunities, and architect innovative solutions that meet client needs while showcasing the value of our cutting-edge product...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate solution design for scalable, cloud-based SaaS platforms, engaging with stakeholders to translate complex needs into actionable strategies while fostering innovation in higher education tec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $127K *

Transform healthcare experiences by leading enterprise sales initiatives, driving strategic relationships, and leveraging cross-functional teams to achieve growth in a dynamic market. Shape the future...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Drive your career with a dynamic sales role focused on key accounts, fostering relationships, and executing strategic plans to enhance customer satisfaction and business growth in the electronic compo...

Alberta, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$84K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales in West Michigan, fostering relationships and developing strategic plans to enhance customer satisfaction and grow market presence in the electronics industry. Your...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $114K *

Transform customer experiences by bridging technical solutions and business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance people operations and culture...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Engage with clients to drive sales growth by providing technical support for pre- and post-sales opportunities. Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers to deliver tailored solutions and ensure custom...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $200K *

Partner with us to elevate customer success by delivering technical expertise and support. Your role will bridge customer interactions and product enhancements, driving satisfaction and ensuring optim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive high-value sales into large enterprise accounts, fostering relationships and navigating complex sales cycles. Position as a trusted advisor while maximizing customer satisfaction and delivering...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement as a Solutions Engineer, driving technical strategy and growth within existing accounts. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions and strengt...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $151K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on delivering IoT solutions to small and medium businesses. Engage in end-to-end customer engagements, driving impactful sensor data insights while managin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing sales development through hands-on coaching, operational support, and leadership. Drive team performance and foster growth in a dynamic, metrics-driven enviro...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$191K - $239K *

Lead the development and growth of a Sales Engineering team focused on new product incubation, driving adoption and revenue through strategic customer engagements and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $262K *

Elevate partner engagement by leveraging your CX expertise to drive growth and deliver innovative AI-first solutions. Collaborate with channel partners to enhance their Zoom practice and improve custo...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $160K *

Drive impactful software solutions by collaborating with sales teams, leading demos, and managing technical inquiries. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer experiences and support enterprise tr...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $105K *

Champion customer success by leveraging data solutions to drive impactful results. Collaborate with clients to optimize their experience, ensuring seamless implementation and maximizing the value of o...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $210K *

Empower Federal agencies by architecting and delivering AI-assisted software solutions. Responsible for client engagement, technology integration, and ensuring that production-ready solutions meet ope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $140K *

Drive strategic outbound sales efforts to secure new enterprise accounts, leveraging your expertise in solution selling and relationship building with C-suite executives to expand market presence and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative End User Computing solutions, collaborating with account teams and clients to drive strategy, deliver presentations, and enhance customer experiences while e...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Help us drive revenue growth by building and nurturing relationships with DOD customers. Leverage your expertise in sales and technology to expand our footprint and deliver innovative solutions that m...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Pre-Sales Engineer?question toggle

    A Pre-Sales Engineer is a customer-facing technical professional who supports the sales process by understanding customer requirements and explaining how a product or service can meet them.

  • What does a Pre-Sales Engineer do?question toggle

    Common duties include delivering product demonstrations, answering technical questions, assessing requirements, preparing solution proposals, and collaborating with sales and technical teams.

  • What skills are useful for Pre-Sales Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers often value technical expertise relevant to their products, presentation and communication skills, analytical problem-solving, customer engagement, and the ability to work across teams.

  • Are Pre-Sales Engineer jobs available with salaries of $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and Pre-Sales Engineer opportunities may be available at that level. Pay depends on the employer, role, location, and candidate experience.

  • What titles are similar to Pre-Sales Engineer?question toggle

    Related titles can include Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, and Technical Pre-Sales Consultant. Responsibilities and naming conventions differ by company.