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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$105K - $161K *

Transform the future of Data Center solutions by architecting innovative configurations and driving sales success. Collaborate with teams to meet client needs and exceed revenue targets while leveragi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in architecting complex Land Mobile Radio projects. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet mission-critical needs, ensuring customer satis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $225K *

Drive innovative security solutions by collaborating with sales teams to identify customer needs, educate partners, and manage technical inquiries, ensuring organizations are protected against evolvin...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $212K *

Optimize customer solutions by leveraging your technical expertise in data storage. Collaborate with sales teams to tailor innovative strategies that drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfac...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $183K *

Transform customer solutions by architecting AI-driven applications using Google Cloud. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance and deliver innovative, scalable solutions that meet busi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to design, implement, and support state-of-the-art security solutions, ensuring project success by collaborating with clients and teams to address complex engineering challenges in a f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

The Sales Engineer at ScaleOps will work closely with customers and prospects, providing technical support and serving as a trusted advisor. This role involves collaborating with sales, product, and e...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore technical ownership of security opportunities, driving strategy and engagement. Lead demos and evaluations while mastering endpoint and AI security. Enable partners and enhance the installed b...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential as you lead pre-sales initiatives, collaborating with teams to secure and grow business opportunities while delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions tailored to client needs...

Oakland, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Help us drive cybersecurity solutions by engaging clients, managing pre-sales activities, and designing tailored strategies to mitigate risks, as you work closely with a talented team to meet revenue...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer interactions by serving as a key technical resource during sales cycles, bridging the gap between commercial and engineering teams to enhance the onboarding process and troubleshoot...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth by acting as a technical liaison, translating complex tech into clear, impactful communications. Support sales cycles and onboard health system partners to enhance customer engagement and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $233K *

Contribute to sales excellence by driving technical solutions and value, collaborating closely with sales teams to win new business. Engage with customers to demonstrate security expertise and enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise cloud data security solutions. Collaborate with clients to identify needs, deliver technical demonstrations, and manage cross-functional resources to achieve sus...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Manage the execution of customer projects, ensuring seamless transitions from proposal to installation. Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to deliver projects on time and within scope, while...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$231K - $257K *

Engage with clients as a Senior Sales Engineer to drive enterprise sales, providing tailored technical support, and enabling successful data security and management adoption through strategic collabor...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technical pre-sales support, influencing customers with innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance integration and ensure customer satisfaction while collabo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform client environments by leading end-to-end implementations across diverse projects, ensuring timely execution and robust documentation. Leverage strong technical acumen to build trust, manage...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of transforming automotive data into actionable insights. Engage with top-tier clients, lead consultative sales processes, and drive strategic revenue growth throug...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Analyze customer needs and advance technical solutions in cybersecurity, collaborating with sales and product teams to deliver impactful presentations and proposals while ensuring seamless product int...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with clients as a technical expert, guiding them through pre-sales and post-sales processes. Leverage your networking knowledge to address customer needs and enhance their experience with innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion customer success by leveraging technical expertise in pre-sales and post-sales support, ensuring seamless integration and effective utilization of networking solutions while engaging with cli...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$245K - $260K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing U.S. Army digital environments. As a Solutions Engineer, you'll collaborate with account executives to deliver innovative observability solutions, driving per...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$245K - $260K *

Lead technical solutions for U.S. Army accounts, enhancing digital performance and visibility. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies, conduct presentations, and address complex challenges...

Abell, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect, driving strategic security solutions and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance business development in...

Lisle, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   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.