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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$202K - $257K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions as a Solutions Engineer, collaborating with account teams to drive customer success through technical expertise in networking, security, and cloud te...

Glendale, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $140K *

Drive your career with a hands-on role that bridges technical deployment, integration, and customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and e...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Execute strategic sales initiatives in the SLED Central region, leveraging established relationships to drive growth and adoption of Cloudera's solutions. Collaborate with partners and key decision-ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to optimize high-speed interconnect performance through SI/PI simulation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance design quality and resolve signal issues across various a...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Transform client relationships and drive business growth through strategic sales execution in Application Modernization Services. Leverage industry expertise and AI knowledge to deliver tailored solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagements through technical sales expertise, driving solution development and partner collaboration in digital engineering and manufacturing. Enable successful sales cycles with i...

Chesterland, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving new business growth by building relationships, identifying data modernization opportunities, and navigating complex sales cycles for a cutting-edge analytics platform that t...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical solutions and support enterprise Proof of Concepts, collaborating with sales teams and channel partners to address complex customer needs and showcase the innovative potential of datab...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in transforming public safety operations with innovative sUAS solutions. Collaborate with agencies to deliver tailored drone technology, ensuring seamless integration and impactful dep...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales solutions in enterprise environments. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to architect innovative solutions and foster strong partnerships while influenci...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $194K *

Champion new account acquisition in the enterprise market, driving sales success through collaboration and strategic engagement. Leverage your expertise to achieve sales goals and foster strong relati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $210K *

Drive customer success by leading a team of engineers to enhance GitLab adoption, develop scalable enablement programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outco...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful customer experiences by leading technical discovery, crafting compelling demos, and executing proof-of-value initiatives. Collaborate with sales to bridge technology and business value...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Empower strategic partnerships across the Eastern U.S. to drive revenue growth. Build and manage a partner-sourced pipeline, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate deal closures through collabora...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service as a Field Service Engineer. Leverage your expertise in PET/NUC/CT modalities to troubleshoot, repair, and enhance customer satisfaction...

Houston, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of medical equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through service excellence. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive initiatives to enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex medical equipment, ensuring exceptional service and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive operational excellence and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$400K - $450K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing sales team to engage F500 executives, driving complex sales cycles and fostering deep relationships to maximize revenue growth in the enterprise sector...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $107K *

Join us to develop and manage educational resources that enhance Commercial readiness across clinical data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex information into acti...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at a leading firm by driving sales strategies that enhance revenue enablement solutions for commercial accounts. Manage complex sales cycles, engage with C-level executives, and en...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving impactful sales initiatives by engaging IT leaders at Global 5000 companies. Your role will focus on generating qualified meetings, leveraging technology, and c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $185K *

Lead the charge in driving complex, high-stakes deals as a trusted advisor, collaborating across teams to architect solutions that enhance customer value and accelerate business outcomes throughout th...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $154K *

Transform customer experiences by bridging engineering and support teams, driving technical issue resolution, and enhancing product deployment. Own the bug-resolution lifecycle while empowering teams...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $117K *

Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at key accounts by driving enterprise software sales in the Aerospace & Defence sector. Collaborate with global teams to enhance customer satisfaction and expand IFS's market prese...

Itasca, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.