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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$50K - $150K *

Transform your career by driving sales of innovative packaging solutions through strategic outreach and client engagement in a dynamic, collaborative environment...

Greenville, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$50K - $150K *

Contribute to business growth by engaging clients through strategic sales initiatives, leveraging market insights, and fostering relationships to effectively promote packaging and supply chain solutio...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$50K - $150K *

Drive sales growth by engaging clients through strategic outreach and tailored presentations, leveraging product knowledge and market insights to foster relationships and achieve targets in a dynamic...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$50K - $150K *

Advance your career by driving sales of innovative packaging solutions through effective communication and strategic client engagement in a dynamic territory...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$50K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales of innovative packaging solutions through strategic outreach and client engagement. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance customer relationships and achieve...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by enhancing corporate security operations through hands-on engineering. Collaborate with teams to manage endpoints, identity access, and incident response while driving complian...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate sales performance by developing and scaling a forward-thinking sales enablement strategy. Lead onboarding, ongoing skills enhancement, and sales methodology adherence while leveraging AI-drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative security solutions, collaborating with sales teams to educate clients on overcoming operational challenges and enhancing their cybersecurity posture through ta...

Phoenix, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive innovative security solutions, collaborating with sales teams to educate clients on challenges and deliver tailored strategies that enhance organizational safety and operation...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Transform customer security by collaborating with sales to identify needs, demonstrating solutions, and educating partners on best practices in cybersecurity. Drive engagement through meetings and eve...

Vancouver, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with sales to deliver tailored security solutions, educating clients on challenges, and driving impactful engagements that enhance organizational safety and operation...

Denver, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Partner with us to drive customer engagement by delivering tailored security solutions, addressing technical challenges, and enhancing operational safety through expert collaboration with sales and pa...

Portland, ORRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $89K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support for complex platform and integration issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve escalated cases, enhance custom...

Ontario, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate revenue growth by driving full-cycle sales, from prospecting to closing. Manage complex deals, build relationships, and leverage AI solutions to exceed quotas in a dynamic environment. Own...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud reliability by enhancing observability, automation, and operational excellence. Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless deployment and management of SaaS...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology sales by driving innovative solutions for commercial accounts. Collaborate with a dynamic team to exceed sales targets and deliver exceptional value through consultative...

Kansas City, MORemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$136K - $187K *

Drive revenue growth by engaging prospects and customers, establishing pipeline strategies, and exceeding sales targets. Collaborate with partners to deliver enterprise solutions, enhancing customer e...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate customer success by forging strategic partnerships and guiding enterprise clients through their AI security journeys, ensuring they achieve measurable outcomes and realize business value fr...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $126K *

Lead high-value proposal pursuits, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, persuasive responses. Utilize AI tools and project management skills to enhance win rates while mentoring j...

Illinois, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $178K *

Elevate your career by owning product enablement for go-to-market teams. Design impactful training programs, partner with leaders, and leverage data to ensure sales readiness and drive success in a fa...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by leveraging your sales expertise to drive new business opportunities, develop client relationships, and achieve sales targets in a dynamic enterprise environment focused on innovativ...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $243K *

Join a team that's driving sustainment transformation and adoption across programs. As a Project Engineer Staff, you'll lead initiatives, coordinate projects, and enhance processes to ensure successfu...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower scientific innovation by providing expert installation and maintenance of advanced analytical equipment. Build strong customer relationships while resolving complex issues and ensuring optimal...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $143K *

Elevate your career as a technical lead, guiding Vena implementations with expertise in design and delivery. Collaborate with clients to optimize solutions, ensuring exceptional service and driving bu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.