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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex enterprise restaurant implementations. Drive successful migrations to a digital ordering platform while serving as a trusted advisor. Shape the future of onboarding...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$354K - $443K *

Transform enterprise AI sales by driving pipeline growth, building executive relationships, and delivering tailored proposals. Engage with partners and lead innovative strategies across your territory...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize the AI core systems transforming public records into actionable data. Collaborate with research and engineering to enhance scalability, efficiency, and accuracy across national applications...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders to implement and sustain digital solutions, ensuring successful activation and long-term value. Leverage technical expertise and strategic relationships to dri...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $236K *

Join a team that shapes the future of technical sales by leading solution design, driving customer engagement, and simplifying complex challenges to enhance business value and customer confidence in i...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$189K - $259K *

Unlock operational success by leading global strategy and performance in Customer Success Operations, driving data-driven insights, seamless processes, and effective stakeholder engagement to enhance...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the growth of Revenue Operations by leading a team, managing client engagements, and delivering strategic solutions. Combine technical expertise with people leadership to enhance client satisfac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $151K *

Lead supplier quality initiatives by conducting inspections, audits, and data analysis to ensure compliance with quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive performance improvements and...

Arizona, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Drive enterprise sales growth by developing strategies, leading teams, and building relationships with key stakeholders. Oversee complex deal management and ensure alignment with customer needs to ach...

Ontario, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in customer deployments of cloud-native network access control solutions. Collaborate across networking and identity management to ensure successful implementations, training, and ongo...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$261K - $356K *

Drive growth as a Senior Account Executive, managing strategic commercial accounts. Leverage Cisco's resources while independently building relationships and closing complex deals, ensuring impactful...

Atlanta, GARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$124K - $195K *

Transform systems integration by designing and maintaining APIs, automating workflows, and optimizing SaaS tools. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and provide technical support for com...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $275K *

Lead the charge in vulnerability research and exploitation techniques, transforming real-world threats into automated solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and validate defens...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Champion strategic growth by managing key accounts, driving new business, and fostering executive relationships. Lead complex negotiations and orchestrate a virtual team to deliver impactful solutions...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic partnerships with top utilities. In this senior role, you'll lead complex enterprise sales, build trusted relationships, and shape innovative solutions, all wh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading estimate development, coordinating with teams, and analyzing risks. Drive cost efficiency through comprehensive project estimates and maintain current local rate l...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive innovative mechanical design solutions for Navy missile systems. Leverage your expertise in complex programs to lead design analysis and collaborate with diverse teams, ensuri...

Indiana, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative robotic solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational success for customers. Collaborate, troubleshoot, and enhance system performance while provid...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage with customers to build relationships and drive sales success. Develop strategic sales plans, forecast accurately, and collaborate with teams to exceed goals while managing accounts effectively...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Transform customer relationships and drive sales growth across multiple states. Leverage technical expertise to provide solutions, mentor teams, and develop strategic plans that enhance market share a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by developing AI-driven healthcare solutions that enhance patient engagement and operational efficiency. Collaborate in a dynamic remote Agile environment to create impactful softw...

Tampa, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on building innovative products that delight users. As a Product Manager, you'll lead impactful projects, collaborate closely with engineers, and shape th...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the full sales cycle to drive new business growth across North America. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to position the company as a strategic partner, while building trusted relationship...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales team focused on enterprise solutions. Drive revenue by building relationships with C-level executives, executing sales strategies, and leading negotiations to clo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative frontend solutions for critical defense applications. Leverage your expertise in React and TypeScript to create intuitive user interfaces that enhance decision...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.