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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to innovative automated storage solutions by developing competitive proposals and collaborating with sales teams to ensure project feasibility and execution, enhancing customer satisfaction...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving technical sales excellence in the East Coast market. As a key player, you'll lead the sales cycle, engage with customers, and deliver tailored solutions that drive significa...
3 days ago
$175K - $220K *
Join a team that’s redefining cloud spend management by leading engaging technical sales cycles, crafting compelling product demos, and assisting clients across varied industries to achieve outstandin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Shape innovative solutions for public safety and more as a Staff Solutions Engineer. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance technical pre-sales support, craft winning strategies, and deliver best...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $158K *
Lead technical discovery and pre-sales consultations, translating complex product capabilities into practical solutions. Collaborate with Sales to ensure prospects understand integration paths and pro...
2 weeks ago
Associate Sales Engineer, SE Desk - Southeast
$69K - $93K *
Unlock potential by joining a diverse team of Sales Engineers focused on delivering innovative IoT solutions. Collaborate with customers across industries to optimize logistics, enhance fleet manageme...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$143K - $200K *
Elevate your career by partnering with customers to solve complex security challenges. Leverage your technical expertise and sales acumen to drive impactful solutions and foster strong relationships w...
1 week ago
$175K - $185K *
Engage with Federal agencies and software providers to design and implement secure cloud solutions. Leverage your expertise in FedRAMP and DoD IL4 to drive technical sales strategies and ensure compli...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion technical sales excellence by guiding clients through the sales cycle, enhancing product adoption, and collaborating with teams to drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth in the cybers...
2 weeks ago
Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic, Financial Services
$130K - $160K *
Transform customer engagement by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring teams, and driving strategic account growth while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to deliver exceptional...
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$175K - $243K *
Engage with enterprise merchants to architect scalable solutions, leveraging technical expertise and collaboration across teams. Drive pre-sale activities, build trust, and influence product developme...
1 week ago
$136K - $203K *
Engage with enterprise merchants to design and implement scalable solutions, leveraging your technical expertise and communication skills. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business success and...
1 week ago
Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic
$125K - $150K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role that drives technical pre-sales, mentors teams, and fosters strategic customer relationships, ensuring seamless integration and expansion of innovative solutions a...
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Presales - Sr. Enterprise Architect- FSI
$138K - $208K *
Shape the future of enterprise solutions by guiding clients through strategic implementations. Leverage Financial Services expertise to build relationships and craft innovative solutions that enhance...
Reposted 1 week ago
$200K - $240K *
Engage with clients to bridge technical needs and business outcomes, providing expert guidance in cybersecurity and ICS/OT technologies. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver impactful demos and dri...
2 weeks ago
Associate Sales Engineer, SE Desk - Mid West
$69K - $93K *
Champion innovative IoT solutions by engaging with customers to understand their needs, providing technical expertise, and ensuring seamless integration of our technology into their operations, drivin...
4 days ago
$90K - $100K *
Advance client solutions by delivering cutting-edge engineering designs. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to provide tailored, innovative communications solutions for critical industries, en...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Champion growth by leveraging your engineering expertise to drive sales, build relationships, and expand market presence in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with teams to create impactful strategies a...
6 days ago
Remote Pre-Sales Security Systems Engineer - Access Control & CCTV
$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative security solutions, collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver excellent engineering support for electronic security project...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $225K *
Drive innovative security solutions by collaborating with sales teams to identify customer needs, educate partners, and manage technical inquiries, ensuring organizations are protected against evolvin...
6 days ago
Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, SLED (OH)
$141K - $212K *
Optimize customer solutions by leveraging your technical expertise in data storage. Collaborate with sales teams to tailor innovative strategies that drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfac...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
The Sales Engineer at ScaleOps will work closely with customers and prospects, providing technical support and serving as a trusted advisor. This role involves collaborating with sales, product, and e...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform customer interactions by serving as a key technical resource during sales cycles, bridging the gap between commercial and engineering teams to enhance the onboarding process and troubleshoot...
1 month ago
Security Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales) - Remote/Oakland, CA
$150K - $200K *
Unlock potential as you lead pre-sales initiatives, collaborating with teams to secure and grow business opportunities while delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions tailored to client needs...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic, Retail
$125K - $150K *
Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic sales efforts, and mentoring the SE team to drive growth and innovation in enterprise solutions...
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What is a Pre-Sales Engineer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Related titles can include Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, and Technical Pre-Sales Consultant. Responsibilities and naming conventions differ by company.