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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$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by supporting design and integration of analytical tools. Collaborate across teams to assess performance and readiness while ensuring security and compliance in technical...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional customer support by resolving complex technical issues and collaborating with engineering and installers to drive solutions, ultimately enhancing user experience and operational e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $243K *

Elevate your career by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative data security solutions. Lead technical evaluations, translate customer needs into compelling offerings, and drive successful o...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $144K *

Shape the future of essential industries by leveraging IoT solutions to enhance logistics, safety, and efficiency. Work collaboratively to present innovative technical solutions that impact customer s...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with key stakeholders to drive sales growth in the North America region, leveraging technical expertise and relationship-building skills to maximize the value of solutions and workflows while i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leveraging technical expertise and relationship-building skills to drive sales growth in the North America region, maximizing the impact of innovative solutions and workflows fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by architecting innovative security programs. Leverage your hands-on expertise to bridge operational security with strategic advisory roles for e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Elevate your career by providing hands-on IT support and systems administration in a dynamic, client-facing role. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance user experiences and maintain robust clien...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that enhances customer experiences through innovative solutions. As a key technical resource, you will drive successful deployments of our AI OS across partner platforms, ensuring optimal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in bridging technical design and sales efforts, ensuring manufacturable solutions that meet customer needs. Collaborate across teams to drive product development from concept to produc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$253K - $327K *

Join our team as a Solutions Engineering Manager, leading a skilled group to drive technical sales strategies for SLED accounts. You'll enhance customer engagement and foster growth in complex enterpr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$62K - $225K *

Join a team that's focused on driving successful technical deployments and customer solutions. You'll engage with clients, manage project implementations, and champion positive changes across organiza...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $225K *

Transform your career by leading technical implementations to enhance customer experience, solving challenges between teams, and advocating innovation within the organization. Engage with diverse cons...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to mitigating cyber risks by driving technical implementations and fostering customer relationships. Collaborate actively across departments to deliver solutions while adv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $225K *

Drive progress at the forefront of systems engineering by analyzing user requirements and leading design initiatives. Collaborate closely with teams to integrate cutting-edge technology and ensure sys...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate secure agentic workflows for mission-critical GEOINT systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to design, integrate, and deploy applications that enhance operational efficiency and automate pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion your skills in a high-visibility sales role, fostering partnerships with leading data center clients. Drive innovative solutions and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment to ac...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer relationships by driving design-in wins and delivering innovative interconnect solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify gro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform the AI security landscape by partnering with sales teams to drive technical excellence, support customer deployments, and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers, ensuring successfu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as an AI Sales Engineer, driving the adoption of innovative AI security solutions. Collaborate with sales specialists, engage customers, and lead technical demonstrations to ensure...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to accelerate AI security solutions adoption, driving customer engagement and technical excellence. Collaborate with sales teams and clients to ensure successful deployments and cultiv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $127K *

Drive strategic growth in the healthcare provider sector by leveraging cross-functional teams to close complex deals, enhance client relationships, and optimize experience management solutions for imp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise security solutions by owning the technical sales process in the Southeast. Collaborate with Account Executives to drive impactful outcomes and shape the futu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Deliver comprehensive technical sales support for enterprise security solutions, driving pre-sales activities from initial engagement to closing. Collaborate with Account Executives to influence the S...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage customer onboarding and upgrades, ensuring technical support and renewal tracking. Serve as a trusted partner, resolving issues and identifying growth opportunities to enhance customer satisfac...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.