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.
$100K - $120K *
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Airlines Pre-Sales Sales Engineer - Offer Domain (Revenue Management & Dynamic Pricing focus)
$110K - $130K *
Shape airline revenue strategies as a Sales Engineer, leveraging commercial expertise and technical solutions to optimize pricing and offerings. Lead discovery, propose innovative solutions, and colla...
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Enterprise Select Implementation Consultant (Central or East)
$100K - $151K *
Transform customer experiences by guiding enterprise clients through successful IoT deployments. Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize value and drive advocacy, all while embodying cultural princ...
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Software Engineer, Data Integration
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...
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$200K - $300K *
Elevate company growth by leading strategic initiatives in sales and marketing, developing key partnerships, and managing client relationships to drive revenue in the solar and renewable energy sector...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as a senior sales professional, driving new business opportunities and crafting tailored solutions for clients. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, understand client ne...
2 weeks ago
Staff Application Security Engineer
$165K - $295K *
Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...
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Staff Application Security Engineer
$165K - $295K *
Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...
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Staff Application Security Engineer
$165K - $295K *
Pioneer innovative application security strategies and vulnerability management programs, driving impactful change in a high-visibility role that balances broad influence with deep technical expertise...
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Staff Application Security Engineer
$165K - $295K *
Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...
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Product Marketing Manager, Financial Services Solutions
$110K - $130K *
Lead impactful product marketing efforts for AI dealmaking solutions, focusing on financial services. You'll manage positioning, messaging, go-to-market strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to...
4 weeks ago
$127K - $177K *
Advance your career by driving enterprise sales for a leading frontline enablement platform. Engage with decision-makers, manage complex sales cycles, and develop strategic territory plans to achieve...
3 weeks ago
Sr Enterprise Account Exec ( Armis / Veza )
$130K - $215K *
Help us drive new business sales in a dynamic SaaS environment by building relationships with C-suite executives, strategizing account plans, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance client cyber...
2 weeks ago
Project Sales Representative-Infrastructure
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by driving sales growth in the infrastructure sector, fostering relationships with contractors and engineers, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve strategic goals across m...
2 weeks ago
Sales Engagement Manager - Retail RFID
$114K - $171K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise sales strategies. Leverage your expertise in RFID and solution sales to drive impactful results across complex accounts. Collaborate with industry leaders to s...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Sales Strategy & Operations- Remote
$102K - $184K *
Advance your career by owning end-to-end commercial analyses, partnering with key stakeholders to deliver actionable insights. Shape a newly formed analytics function and contribute to innovative meth...
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Staff Forward Deployed Engineer - Applied AI (Remote)
$125K - $150K *
Innovate with us to transform manual workflows into efficient AI-driven solutions. As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with teams to streamline processes, enhancing produc...
2 days ago
Senior Principal Should Cost Engineer (Remote)
$132K - $251K *
Optimize cost modeling and benchmarking for complex assemblies, driving transparency in supplier negotiations across various defense products. Lead should cost assessments and develop models to enhanc...
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$125K - $140K *
Unlock your potential as a senior technical contributor, leading infrastructure design and implementation. Drive strategic decisions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance system performance in a dynam...
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$90K *
Empower public safety by driving new business in private EMS. As an Account Executive, you'll build relationships, manage sales cycles, and collaborate with teams to enhance community engagement throu...
2 weeks ago
Systems Engineer, Manager - Operations
$121K - $164K *
Champion a team of analysts to enhance enterprise infrastructure services, ensuring reliable support and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive c...
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Intranet Account Executive - Remote
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by driving sales of innovative Employee Comms solutions. Collaborate with partners and peers to enhance customer engagement and revenue growth while showcasing your expertise in...
6 days ago
Regional Sales Director, Enterprise - Southeast
$148K - $248K *
Shape the future of software sales by leading a dynamic team in the Southeastern US. Drive revenue growth, enhance customer relationships, and foster a high-performing culture while leveraging GitLab...
1 week ago
Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - AI & Developer Platform
$115K - $185K *
Lead the charge in transforming developer workflows and API architecture for enterprise AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to eliminate friction and enhance the developer experience a...
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Senior Network Security Engineer - Palo Alto (Remote)
$170K - $180K *
Optimize enterprise network security with hands-on design, implementation, and mentoring. Lead complex projects, drive client success, and contribute to evolving tech standards while cultivating relat...
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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.