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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.
PRE Sales Engineer Jobs
Principal Enterprise Presales Architect
$166K - $390K *
Shape the future of cloud solutions as a trusted advisor, leveraging your expertise to guide customers through hybrid-cloud strategies, architecture, and automation, while collaborating with sales and...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to lead technical pre-sales engagements, translating advanced AI solutions into impactful business outcomes for enterprise clients. Collaborate closely with sales and engineering t...
2 weeks ago
$139K - $208K *
Unlock potential by driving technical sales support and solutions for customers. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve targets while providing expert guidance on F5 products and services, ensuring c...
4 days ago
$115K - $173K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic sales team as a Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage technical expertise to drive sales, support customers, and deliver innovative F5 solutions that bridg...
4 days ago
$127K - $191K *
Unlock potential by driving technical sales solutions for major service providers. Collaborate with sales teams to articulate value propositions, mentor peers, and deliver exceptional customer service...
5 days ago
Account Executive, Commercial Inside Sales
$96K - $160K *
Drive growth by generating new business, engaging customers, and collaborating with partners. Manage sales pipelines and achieve quotas while staying updated on industry trends. Join us to make a sign...
1 week ago
$88K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team as a Sales Operation Specialist, supporting utility-scale energy storage projects. Collaborate with account managers and engineering teams to drive project development and enhance...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage in a pivotal role supporting advanced C sUAS systems for the U.S. Air Force. Provide on-site technical assistance, maintenance, and training, ensuring operational readiness and system performan...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Empower systems engineering excellence by designing, integrating, and sustaining mission systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational capabilities while providing lifecycle support and condu...
3 weeks ago
$104K - $156K *
Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, driving sales success by leveraging technical expertise to address customer challenges and deliver F5 solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve...
4 days ago
SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II
$98K - $124K *
Drive business growth by building strong customer relationships and delivering innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector. Leverage technical expertise and strategic sales skills to identify...
Reposted yesterday
$180K - $250K *
Lead full-stack development of a customer-focused portal, transforming complex security data into intuitive AI-driven interfaces. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and optimize perform...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Executive Sales Representative - Enterprise Advisory & Transformation
$150K - $200K *
Engage your expertise to drive business growth in technology consulting, focusing on Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM, and EPM services. Lead the sales lifecycle, build client relationships, and expand service o...
1 week ago
Executive Sales Representative - Enterprise Advisory & Transformation
$150K - $200K *
Join a dynamic team to drive business growth in enterprise technology consulting. Leverage your expertise in Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM, and EPM to develop client relationships and lead the complete sales...
1 week ago
$100K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as a Service Engineer, providing critical technical support and solutions for server systems. Engage directly with customers, ensuring satisfaction through expert troubleshooting a...
Reposted 2 days ago
Customer Success Engineer, Advisory
$110K - $130K *
Empower advisory teams by driving platform adoption and enhancing client outcomes through hands-on engagement and workflow optimization. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure measurable success and...
Yesterday
$120K - $145K *
Transform complex enterprise opportunities by leading technical discovery and solution design. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions that modernize and protect uns...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Accelerate customer success by leading technical discovery and solution design for complex enterprise environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that modernize...
2 weeks ago
Customer Success Engineer, Advisory
$100K - $120K *
Transform customer success by driving adoption and value realization for advisory teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and deliver measurable outcomes, ensuring clients achieve e...
Yesterday
Professional Services Engineer
$106K - $130K *
Engage with clients to enhance their Fortinet product operations, develop procedures, and provide training. Collaborate on security solutions while ensuring best practices and effective troubleshootin...
6 days ago
Professional Services Engineer
$106K - $130K *
Support clients by optimizing Fortinet products through expert guidance, training, and best practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance security infrastructure and ensure seamless operations, driving...
6 days ago
Professional Services Engineer
$133K - $163K *
Support clients by optimizing Fortinet product operations, developing procedures, and training staff. Collaborate on security solutions, ensuring best practices and effective troubleshooting to enhanc...
2 weeks ago
Professional Services Engineer
$133K - $163K *
Drive impactful solutions as a Professional Services Consultant, collaborating with clients to enhance their Fortinet product operations, develop best practices, and ensure seamless integration and tr...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $120K *
Drive commercial HVAC project success by building relationships, providing technical expertise, and ensuring seamless communication across teams. Contribute to sustainable growth while enhancing clien...
3 days ago
Field Sales Engineer - Cleveland
$79K - $99K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales growth through innovative solutions and strong customer relationships. Leverage your engineering expertise to meet client needs and enhance product offeri...
2 weeks ago
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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.