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 *

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

$148K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers to design and optimize advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and delivering exceptional pre/post-sales support while driving team...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Shape the future of technical sales solutions by leading a team of engineers to design, implement, and optimize customer integrations, ensuring exceptional support and project management for complex s...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Inspire innovation by leading a team of engineers to design and implement advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and optimizing product performance for maximum impa...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing advanced technical sales solutions, managing a team of engineers to ensure successful customer integration and support while driving project management and...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Drive a high-performing engineering team to deliver innovative technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support while managing projects and fostering team development for...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead and develop a team of engineers to design and implement advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support while driving project management and system optimiza...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead the charge in supervising a team of engineers to design and optimize advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support for company products and services...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead a team of engineers to design and implement advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support while driving project management and system optimization for bus...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

$71K - $90K *

Transform customer relationships in a dynamic environment while driving sales growth. Leverage technical expertise to deliver tailored solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Lead the charge in commercial sales engineering, supporting growth through technical demonstrations, customer engagement, and collaboration with experienced teams to solve cybersecurity challenges and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by bridging design and sales in a dynamic engineering role. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver precise structural estimates and innovative solutions for complex constr...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$178K - $266K *

Join a team that's redefining technical sales by providing expert consulting to enterprise customers. Leverage your technical aptitude and business acumen to deliver tailored solutions that meet compl...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by collaborating with partners to identify solutions, educate stakeholders, and drive impactful engagements that enhance organizational safety and operational integri...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in technical sales by leveraging deep product knowledge and business acumen to drive growth. Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to deliver optimal solutions, ensuring alignme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Engineer robust People-Centric Security solutions while collaborating with sales teams to execute strategies, enhance customer relationships, and deliver impactful product demos. Drive technical disco...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate closely with sales teams to design, deliver, and support advanced KVM and Command/Control Center solutions, ensuring effective technology evaluation and customer satisfaction throughout th...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support and drive innovative KVM and Command Control solutions by serving as the technical bridge between sales and customers. Ensure success through expert product knowledge and tailored technical de...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $221K *

Join a team that's redefining customer solutions by leveraging AI/ML technologies. As a Senior Sales Engineer, you'll architect innovative strategies, oversee technical sales processes, and collaborat...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $291K *

Shape the future of digital analytics by leading complex technical evaluations with C-level executives and crafting tailored proof-of-concepts that drive business growth and customer success across st...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $108K *

Unlock potential by bridging engineering and client needs in low light imaging. Engage in technical support, product testing, and optimization while contributing to innovative camera solutions for var...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.