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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$88K - $134K *

Drive customer success by managing deployment of IoT solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth onboarding, enhance product adoption, and foster long-term client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage enterprise clients by leveraging your sales expertise to identify needs, close deals, and drive growth. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer satisfaction and shape sales strategies in a d...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $110K *

Transform the productivity landscape by administering and enhancing Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions and su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and optimization of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines while enhancing data integration and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and automate workf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead complex HL7 integrations across healthcare systems, enhancing interoperability and data-sharing capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implement...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving growth in mid-market healthcare by building relationships, managing a dynamic sales pipeline, and closing new business opportunities in a fast-paced SaaS environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $240K *

Shape the future of commercial operations by leading strategy, workflows, and data integration. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance brand performance and drive operational excellence across cro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $287K *

Empower our channel sales strategy by building and scaling MSP partnerships, driving recurring revenue, and collaborating cross-functionally to establish a robust partner ecosystem that thrives in the...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$214K - $309K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in ASIC packaging, leading the Signal and Power Integrity Team to innovate high-speed designs, ensuring optimal performance and collaboration across engineering d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth in the New York region by owning the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with teams to refine strategies and drive success in a dynamic, category-defining enviro...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $183K *

Unlock your potential by driving enterprise growth and closing complex sales. Engage with C-level executives, develop strategic accounts, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful soluti...

Boston, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $183K *

Elevate your career by driving enterprise sales growth, building strategic relationships, and leading the full sales cycle. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions and exceed rev...

San Mateo, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the Canadian sales landscape by leading a dynamic team to drive growth, exceed revenue targets, and foster strategic partnerships, all while delivering exceptional cybersecurity solutions to...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $124K *

Join a team that's committed to resolving complex technical issues for customers. You'll drive personalized support, streamline problem resolution, and improve service processes, all in a fast-paced...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Design innovative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, bridging business needs and engineering execution. Own the architecture, ensure security, and lead the build process while adapting to evolving proje...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$174K - $261K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise technology strategies by building trusted relationships with CIOs and CTOs. Drive complex sales cycles and coach a high-performing team to unlock business va...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of field engineering by leading technical support, training, and quality assurance efforts. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring top-tier service and communication with clients...

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

$106K - $264K *

Accelerate growth and revenue by identifying, nurturing, and closing enterprise sales in the Southeast, particularly in Georgia. Engage clients with a high level of autonomy to achieve quarterly sales...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales growth by managing key accounts, developing relationships with C-level executives, and executing strategic sales processes to achieve targets in a defined territory...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software-defined networking capabilities by assessing, modernizing, and securing codebases. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure robust, maintainable soft...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of innovative ophthalmology software across Canada. Collaborate with distributors, attend trade shows, and leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud operations by enhancing reliability and efficiency in production environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust monitoring, automate processes, and support critical sy...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $150K *

Unlock growth by driving sales for our cybersecurity and managed services solutions. Manage the full sales cycle, engage decision-makers, and collaborate with partners to exceed revenue goals while de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by owning the GTM strategy on the US east coast. Drive pipeline generation, build channel relationships, and shape product direction while collaborating cross-functionally to deliv...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $170K *

Lead client relationships and drive growth through strategic account management, ensuring high satisfaction and retention while achieving significant sales targets in a dynamic, consultative sales env...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.