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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$110K - $130K *

Help us revolutionize healthcare operations by leveraging AI and automation to enhance member experiences and optimize efficiency for payer organizations. Engage with stakeholders to drive transformat...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion business growth by developing key account strategies and managing customer relationships. Drive order intake and profit levels while collaborating with teams to create winning proposals and e...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$50K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving sales of innovative packaging solutions through strategic outreach and client engagement. Collaborate with teams to develop tailored strategies and enhance customer rela...

Orlando, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$98K - $155K *

Unlock potential by enhancing cloud communication systems, optimizing architectures, and leading AI integrations. Thrive in a dynamic environment while mentoring teams and resolving complex issues acr...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in expanding sales through Managed Service Providers. Engage with partners, foster relationships, and achieve revenue goals while collaborating with cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative outreach strategies as a Senior Business Development Representative, engaging leads and nurturing relationships to accelerate the sales pipeline. Collaborate with a dynamic team while...

Illinois, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate growth by managing strategic accounts, fostering executive relationships, and driving revenue through innovative cybersecurity solutions. Lead complex sales cycles and identify new business...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $212K *

Drive new product adoption across post-sale processes by integrating strategies, analyzing data, and executing plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and me...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage with Fortune 500 brands to drive enterprise solutions. As a seasoned seller, navigate complex sales cycles, and deliver value through Rasa’s AI offerings, while cultivating key stakeholder rela...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $204K *

Empower innovation as you lead software architecture for a cloud-native connected vehicle platform, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for...

Wisconsin, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Help us drive AI and Data Services sales by building relationships and delivering tailored solutions to enterprise clients. Engage in territory planning, pipeline management, and collaborate with part...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at driving enterprise sales in the Media & Entertainment sector. This role emphasizes relationship building, territory planning, and achieving revenue targets through direct custom...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by leading cross-product initiatives and shared services. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation, enhance platform capabilities, and delive...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams to ensure data protection and secure development processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance our...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Develop and enhance Python services for pharmacy claims processing. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while gaining expertise in the pharmacy benefits domain. Embrace a hybrid...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable solutions by analyzing client needs and technical requirements. Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, and product teams to deliver exceptional pre-sales te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives in data center security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customer relationships and achieve...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the sales landscape by providing expert technical support and product demonstrations. Collaborate cross-functionally to address customer needs and enhance internal training, driving success...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Manage security operations by analyzing threats, responding to incidents, and developing response plans. Collaborate with teams to enhance detection efforts and maintain compliance while utilizing adv...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Reimagine the public sector sales landscape by driving MuleSoft solutions across Canada. Leverage your expertise in enterprise account management, develop trusted relationships, and contribute to tran...

Quebec, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $150K *

Support and optimize cloud-based contact center platforms, ensuring service availability and excellent customer experience. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot complex issues and enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $255K *

Engage a dynamic enterprise sales team to exceed quotas and enhance market presence. Drive growth through strategic partnerships and lead talent development in a defined territory, ensuring exceptiona...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $280K *

Elevate AI and autonomy technologies from concept to production-ready solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive commercialization and product strategy while ensuring effective implementation and in...

Lone Tree, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.