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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Field Sales Engineer - New England
$209K - $341K *
Elevate your career by leading customer engagements in New England, driving FPGA design opportunities, and collaborating with engineering teams to secure design wins and enhance market presence...
3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Empower engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions across multi-disciplinary systems, ensuring effective integration and analysis for geospatial intelligence initiatives while guiding junior en...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative solutions by integrating legacy systems with advanced technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage technical efforts, ensuring effective system design and lifecycle optimiza...
Today
$70K - $105K *
Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a Sales Engineer, collaborating with clients to capture requirements, develop POCs, and present to stakeholders, while enhancing business processes and...
2 weeks ago
Application Engineer - Digital
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative test solutions for high-performance semiconductor devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success and drive technology advancemen...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Solutions Engineer, Enterprise
$250K - $300K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise solutions! Leverage your expertise in networking and security to drive technical sales, support customer adoption, and influence product development while coll...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Help us enhance semiconductor testing by providing expert support and troubleshooting for automated test equipment. Engage with customers and collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance and...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$207K - $311K *
Join our dynamic Systems Engineering team to transform customer challenges into innovative cloud solutions, fostering long-term relationships and driving technical success through collaboration and me...
3 weeks ago
$207K - $311K *
Unlock potential by driving customer success through innovative solutions and technical expertise as a vital member of a collaborative Systems Engineering team focused on cloud technology...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$207K - $311K *
Champion customer success by leveraging technical expertise; engage with sales teams to create tailored solutions, leading cloud technology initiatives that drive innovation, collaboration, and long-t...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on designing engineered solutions, collaborating with contractors, and driving bid strategies to enhance product delivery for top customers in the installa...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Enterprise Sales Engineer, Financial Services
$110K - $130K *
Empower growth by partnering with Sales to drive technical pre-sales, articulate business value, and enhance customer engagement through tailored solutions and demos, ensuring a seamless sales process...
Today
Enterprise Sales Engineer, Financial Services
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of technical sales, driving customer success through tailored solutions and expert guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings a...
Today
Enterprise Sales Engineer, Financial Services
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining technical sales by driving customer success through innovative solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to deliver tailored demos and build lasting relationships...
Today
$120K - $145K *
Transform the future of aviation technology by driving innovative cloud solutions that enhance FAA operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in the aviation sector while collaborating with diverse te...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Bring your expertise to a dynamic role that blends technical knowledge with sales acumen, enabling you to build relationships, drive client satisfaction, and assist in delivering customized solutions...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Solutions Engineer - Cloud & DevOps
$90K - $145K *
Unlock your potential by designing CI/CD pipelines and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance development efficiency while ensuring system compliance and security across AWS and Azure...
1 week ago
Sr Presales Manager - Enterprise Architecture (Northeast Region)
$175K - $411K *
Develop strategic presales operations to drive revenue and enhance customer relationships. Lead and mentor a team of pre-sales professionals, managing complex business challenges while aligning effort...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr Presales Manager - Enterprise Architecture (Northeast Region)
$199K - $411K *
Lead and manage a team of pre-sales architects to drive enterprise solutions, enhance client satisfaction, and achieve strategic revenue goals while fostering talent development and regional collabora...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr Presales Manager - Enterprise Architecture (Northeast Region)
$175K - $411K *
Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team of pre-sales architects, driving strategic customer solutions and achieving measurable business objectives across multiple departments while nurturing talent...
Reposted 1 week ago
Technical Services Engineer - Federal
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional post-sales technical support for federal clients. You'll troubleshoot complex systems, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure seamless ope...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace by leveraging your technical expertise and customer engagement skills to develop tailored IT infrastructure solutions that meet complex client needs...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to drive technical sales and solution development in the aerospace sector. Leverage your expertise to engage customers, design IT infrastructure solutions, and enhance operational effi...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Engage with aerospace clients to drive technical sales and solution development. Leverage 10+ years of expertise in IT infrastructure and customer relations to design tailored solutions, ensuring alig...
1 week ago
Account Executive - PubSec/US Army
$120K - $135K *
Join a team that's driving cybersecurity solutions for the U.S. Army. This role involves strategic relationship building, sales execution, and leading complex opportunities to enhance mission readines...
2 days ago
What is a Pre-Sales Engineer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Related titles can include Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, and Technical Pre-Sales Consultant. Responsibilities and naming conventions differ by company.