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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$116K - $145K *

Empower innovation by delivering resilient software solutions, driving data migration, and enhancing customer onboarding experiences. Collaborate in a dynamic team to build automation and support seam...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining ServiceNow architecture, delivering innovative solutions and driving technical excellence across enterprise projects. Leverage your expertise in ServiceNow to influence c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by developing and maintaining key customer relationships, driving sales success, and collaborating with teams to exceed goals. Leverage your expertise in account management and sales...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable AI solutions in healthcare, enhancing patient communication and safety. Lead cross-team projects, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in AI engineering pra...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare through innovative AI deployments. As a key technical expert, you'll develop and implement cutting-edge systems that enhance clinical workflows and optimize patient interactions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $188K *

Drive innovative IT solutions by leading multi-disciplinary teams, establishing operational policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives that enhance overall organizat...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $175K *

Unlock the potential of our NTN device ecosystem by driving strategic partnerships with OEMs, chipset vendors, and manufacturers. Collaborate cross-functionally to align product roadmaps and ensure su...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$92K - $139K *

Empower your career by leading advanced BIM processes and model coordination for complex engineering projects. Utilize your expertise to enhance workflows, ensure compliance, and foster client relatio...

Lenexa, KSRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $115K *

Drive impactful public safety solutions as a Senior Systems Engineer, leading technical project implementation with a focus on advanced communication systems for government agencies. Collaborate with...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$194K - $272K *

Elevate AI solutions by leading engineering efforts that transform business workflows. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, prototype solutions, and implement scalable AI applications tha...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of blockchain innovation, driving transformative solutions for financial services. Leverage your sales prowess to exceed quotas and foster strong client relationshi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive enterprise sales by creating pipeline, closing complex contracts, and building strategic relationships. Collaborate with leadership to scale revenue and develop a repeatable sales motion in the...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $185K *

Drive success by leading a dynamic SDR team across AMER and LATAM, optimizing performance through coaching and strategy execution. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to enhance pipeline quality and...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your SAP EHS expertise to guide enterprises through complex regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with teams to develop tailored solutions that enhance compliance and dr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $175K *

Champion innovative structural design for mission-critical data centers, focusing on prefabricated and modular construction. Lead technical strategy, establish design standards, and ensure safety and...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive full-cycle sales of an innovative AI platform, engaging top audit and advisory firms. Build relationships, implement strategies, and redefine industry standards while navigating compl...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore your career by building strategic partnerships in the life sciences sector. Drive account growth, develop client relationships, and connect with key stakeholders to enhance business opportunit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $187K *

Drive growth in the SLED public sector by leading strategic sales initiatives, building executive relationships, and closing complex technology service opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $368K *

Partner with us to shape innovative production test solutions for complex networking systems. Collaborate across teams to align strategies, enhance capabilities, and drive efficiency in testing proces...

California, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$245K - $337K *

Strategize and drive revenue growth by expanding consulting services, building C-level relationships, and negotiating complex contracts. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance market share and establ...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales growth in the OEM market, managing customer relationships and leading technical projects from inception to completion while maximizing business opportunities and ens...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by owning the full sales cycle with large enterprise accounts. Drive new business, expand customer relationships, and position solutions as key strategic partners in AI and cybersecur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving growth through strategic partnerships in the TSD ecosystem. This role focuses on recruiting and managing Trusted Advisors, generating opportunities, and collaborating wi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $93K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional on-site technical support, leveraging your expertise to diagnose and resolve customer issues while enhancing their experience with our services...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.