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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$95K - $136K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering impactful sales enablement programs that enhance seller capabilities and align with global market strategies, ensuring effective learning experiences and me...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $165K *

Join the Customer Technical Support team as a lead System Test Engineer, driving the qualification of KIOXIA SSD products. Collaborate with engineering and customers, troubleshoot issues, and manage e...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Champion customer success by delivering proactive and reactive technical support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product and service experiences for a designated client base while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Drive exceptional customer support by providing proactive and reactive technical assistance. Collaborate with clients to resolve issues, enhance product usage, and ensure top-tier service, all while f...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Champion customer satisfaction by providing top-tier technical support and continuous improvement for a growing client base. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance service quality and foster lastin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion next-gen ATE solutions, collaborating with R&D and customers to develop innovative testing programs. Leverage expertise in semiconductor technology and software skills to address dynamic chal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic team to champion system engineering and administration, focusing on security compliance and networking. Collaborate on cutting-edge technologies while ensuring robust network security...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $225K *

Grow your career with an influential role in systems engineering and program management. Provide expert guidance throughout the acquisition lifecycle, engaging with diverse teams to ensure successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform client needs into innovative data center solutions by leveraging your expertise in electrical and mechanical infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable designs that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Transform energy management by leveraging your technical expertise in HVAC and building automation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and deliver impactful energy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $155K *

Optimize energy performance by leading technical services for EaaS projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement energy conservation measures, ensuring excellence in execution and cl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $140K *

Unlock potential by providing technical expertise in energy conservation for complex EaaS projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and mentor staff, ensuring e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $171K *

Shape the future of energy management by leading technical services for EaaS projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and implement energy conservation measure...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $171K *

Champion energy efficiency by leading complex EaaS projects, optimizing HVAC systems, and mentoring teams. Drive technical excellence in multi-building environments, ensuring successful implementation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $171K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Services Engineer, driving energy conservation in complex projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and mentor staff, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$62K - $99K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative construction solutions while supporting engineering projects through collaboration, technical analysis, and hands-on fieldwork. Ideal for recent g...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $153K *

Lead the enhancement and administration of enterprise endpoint security technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize security processes and improve detection capabilities in a g...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical solutions for Sales by diagnosing GPU systems, configuring networks, and ensuring quality assembly. Collaborate closely with customers to deliver accurate, timely answers and mainta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of technical solutions by guiding them from concept to deployment. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, lead system design, and resolve complex integration challenges thro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives, conducting thorough security reviews, and collaborating with development teams to enhance security practices. Drive vulnerability mitigati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Solve complex production challenges and ensure system stability as a key technical support resource. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction through effective incident manageme...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $172K *

Engage in the verification of clock generator IPs, ensuring functional accuracy and reliability. Develop test environments, implement tests, and debug pre-silicon issues to uphold high standards in in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$122K - $172K *

Champion the verification of clock generator IPs, ensuring functional accuracy and reliability. Develop test environments, implement tests, and debug pre-silicon issues, collaborating with cross-funct...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$122K - $172K *

Take ownership of the verification process for clock generator IPs, ensuring functional accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test environments and debug pre-sil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$122K - $172K *

Deliver comprehensive verification solutions for clock generator IPs, ensuring functional accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and debug pre-silic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.