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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$130K - $160K *

Drive growth in the Healthcare sector by securing new enterprise accounts, leveraging AI voice technology to enhance patient and clinician experiences while navigating complex sales cycles and regulat...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic sales initiative by identifying and closing cloud solutions opportunities. Collaborate with enterprise clients to drive market share and foster technology adoption, while navigating com...

New York, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales in cloud services and IT solutions. Engage with C-level executives, identify opportunities, and close deals to enhance market share and foster innovative technology a...

Ohio, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with enterprise clients to drive cloud solutions sales, leveraging your expertise in consultative selling. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, close deals, and enhance market shar...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by cultivating client relationships and exceeding sales goals. As a key player, you'll develop marketing strategies, engage decision-makers, and provide tailored solutions to...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Senior Technical Advisor, providing strategic guidance on emerging technologies and systems integration while supporting Agile program execution and modernization...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Join us to drive pipeline growth as a Senior Sales Development Representative. Engage prospects, build relationships, and create qualified opportunities in high-hazard industries, leveraging AI tools...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by providing advanced technical support and automating workflows. Collaborate with engineering teams to solve complex issues and enhance customer satisfaction while using your expe...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Pioneer your career by leveraging your full-stack development expertise to design and implement innovative software solutions. Collaborate with teams to support critical federal missions through IT mo...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology recruitment by leading the search for top sales executives. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic hiring initiatives and deliver exceptiona...

Downers Grove, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as you craft and execute comprehensive software test plans for mission-critical applications, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-paced, innovative en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $170K *

Advance the future of power ICs by driving system architecture and design for cutting-edge voltage regulators. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and innovative solu...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $131K *

Elevate customer engagement by driving successful project delivery, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring satisfaction through proactive communication and effective management of complex...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $165K *

Pioneer in leading a dynamic team of Solution Engineers, optimizing multi-discipline datacenter solutions across data protection, storage, compute, and networking. Drive collaboration to shape industr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by designing innovative fluid and power systems. As a Process Engineer, you'll drive the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies in a f...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$224K - $308K *

Transform the MSSP partner landscape by driving adoption, building relationships, and integrating cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate with partners to enhance technical offerings and ensure success ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Build robust software solutions by developing application and test code, while steering implementation decisions in a collaborative Agile environment. Contribute to complex architectures using modern...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $250K *

Drive revenue growth by mastering our value proposition, developing strategic sales approaches, and cultivating relationships with customers. Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives by mastering value propositions, cultivating client relationships, and identifying opportunities to exceed revenue goals. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored s...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Optimize sales performance by mastering the value proposition, developing strategic approaches, building relationships with clients, and identifying new opportunities to drive revenue and maintain com...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through expert guidance in Privilege Access Management. Leverage your technical skills to support enterprise clients, ensuring seamless deplo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales of innovative pulmonary solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance patient care and achieve sales targets in a dynamic healthcare environment. J...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Public Safety. You'll manage the full sales cycle, build relationships with key stakeholders, and leverage your expertise to enhance 911 Emergency Communicatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by developing innovative automation solutions for complex material handling challenges. Collaborate with a diverse team to design, engineer, and implement high-performing systems tha...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovation and excellence, driving projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure quality standa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.