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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$180K - $190K *

Deliver innovative solutions by acquiring Fortune 500 clients, leading complex sales cycles, and building executive relationships. Drive value through AI insights and strategic partnerships, ensuring...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security for a complex federal platform, safeguarding cloud infrastructure and sensitive data. Collaborate within an Agile team to design, implement, and automate robust s...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape data strategy by building and scaling ingestion pipelines and infrastructure to empower teams with reliable, self-serve data products and support AI-ready workflows, directly impacting company-w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $189K *

Accelerate your career by leading digital transformation within the US Navy. Drive innovative AI solutions, build strategic partnerships, and exceed sales targets while contributing to national securi...

Mclean, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your development skills in a collaborative environment, leveraging modern cloud infrastructure to create dynamic solutions. Join a team that values fresh perspectives and nurtures growth whil...

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$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $137K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $125K *

Join a team that's transforming industrial automation by driving sales of advanced robotic solutions. Leverage your expertise to build strategic partnerships, enhance customer relationships, and expan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $350K *

Transform complex AI research into scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate across teams to architect and enhance backend services, ensuring robust infrastructure for model training and data collection...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and drive enterprise growth by owning the full sales cycle, from account prioritization to closing. Leverage technical credibility to build relationships and deliver value across complex ente...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize client compliance engagements by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF standards while driving operational excellence and fostering strong rel...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $104K *

Unlock potential by optimizing vision systems for pharmaceutical inspections, collaborating on AI technologies, and ensuring customer satisfaction through expert support and training. Travel required...

Allendale, NJRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing vision systems for pharmaceutical inspections. You'll travel extensively to support installations, training, and maintenance, ensuring top-notch performance...

Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $340K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $170K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $170K *

Join us to shape the future of DevOps by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams. Drive automation, enhance developer experience, and champion a culture of contin...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $285K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K *

Unlock potential by closing enterprise deals that transform early conversations into long-term partnerships. Leverage your expertise in building relationships across key stakeholders to drive signific...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $250K *

Lead the charge in exceeding revenue goals by developing strategic sales approaches and nurturing customer relationships. Collaborate internally and externally to present tailored IT solutions that al...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$151K - $211K *

Unlock potential by serving as a national technical authority, guiding strategic NetApp solutions across enterprise infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and modern data centers while fostering collaboration...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $240K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.