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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$94K - $172K *

Join our expanding Sales Engineering team to provide technical expertise and support during customer evaluations, ensuring successful adoption of our solutions while driving revenue growth through con...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Unlock potential by serving as the technical bridge between customers and solutions, driving pre-sales success through demos and technical guidance while ensuring seamless onboarding and alignment wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$69K - $113K *

Support mid-market clients by designing strategic network solutions, preparing technical proposals, and ensuring seamless integration of advanced products. Collaborate with sales teams to drive busine...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $265K *

Champion innovative data solutions by partnering with sales teams to demonstrate the value of graph databases in financial services, driving technical evaluations and customer engagement to accelerate...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $275K *

Transform your career by leading technical engagements with AI platform customers. Drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, leveraging your expertise in data center networking and AI techn...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions for military systems by managing a multidisciplinary team through the entire program lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and ef...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by supporting critical PNT systems for the U.S. Space Force. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute test plans, analyze data, and ensure system performance in a d...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to execute systems engineering and testing for PNT systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability for U.S. Space Force programs in a fast...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Shape the future of sales enablement by driving AI-assisted programs and coaching tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pipeline creation and conversion, ensuring sales teams are equipped f...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-assisted enablement programs that empower Sales and SDR teams to enhance pipeline creation and conversion. Collaborate cross-functionally to design impactful training...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $221K *

Transform customer experiences by delivering tailored technical solutions, leading product evaluations, and guiding clients through cloud security challenges. Collaborate with a global team to drive i...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate enterprise sales by directing AI to create tailored demos and PoCs. As a technical authority, you'll collaborate with Sales and Product teams to ensure prospects receive accurate, compelling s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $355K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of networking solutions. Leverage your expertise as a Presales Systems Engineer to design and implement advanced networking architectures, collaborating with teams...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic customer relationships in data security. Drive enterprise-wide programs, influence executive stakeholders, and ensure value realization through effective gover...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $188K *

Join a team that's redefining systems engineering by leading complex projects, defining requirements, and driving innovative solutions while collaborating with customers and guiding junior engineers t...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Support client interactions by leading technical discussions, conducting live demos, and driving failure analysis. Leverage your expertise in hardware and optics to enhance product feedback and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $250K *

Advance your career by leading full stack observability initiatives, driving client engagements, and developing internal practices. Collaborate with teams to design innovative monitoring solutions tha...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences by resolving complex technical challenges and guiding the adoption of Salesforce technology to maximize business value...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading customer technical experiences, resolving complex issues, and guiding Salesforce adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and maxi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $122K *

Engage with customers to resolve complex technical issues, guide Salesforce adoption, and enhance user experience. This role combines troubleshooting, proactive support, and best practices to maximize...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and strategic partnerships across the Southeast Territory, managing key accounts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative engineering soluti...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Engage with key defense and commercial OEM accounts to drive sales growth, develop strategic partnerships, and align customer needs with innovative engineering solutions across the Southeast Territory...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sales Engineer, serving as the key technical liaison between customers and internal teams. Drive technical solutions, enhance customer confidence, and support business growth...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Partner with us to drive technical excellence in customer relations, ensuring seamless communication and resolution of inquiries. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer confidence and support bu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $210K *

Empower channel partners by leveraging your expertise in physical security and IoT systems. Drive technical enablement and strategic relationships to enhance market reach and revenue growth through in...

Today

  •   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.