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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$215K - $235K *

Partner with us to drive technical solutions for strategic clients, bridging complex architectural needs with our offerings. Collaborate with technology partners and enhance client relationships throu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $216K *

Lead critical Systems Engineering initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders, managing requirements, and supporting integration efforts in a dynamic environment. Drive project success through effe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Drive mission-critical systems engineering efforts, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and maintain cross-domain technologies while ensuring compliance and security in a dynamic environm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Join a dedicated team as a product quality SYSTEM ENGINEER, driving the testing and validation of geospatial intelligence products. Collaborate with experts in imaging to enhance quality and communica...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Launch innovative solutions engineering by owning the technical pre-sales process, building credibility with IT leaders, and shaping demo strategies to articulate value and drive technical buy-in from...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate the role of Solutions Engineer by defining and executing the technical pre-sales strategy, partnering with sales and product teams to create innovative solutions and demos that resonate with k...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $250K *

Transform your career by providing critical technical support for system integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot, enhance, and document solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $161K *

Innovate by enabling AI tool adoption across departments, building no-code solutions and driving user engagement. Collaborate with business users to analyze workflows and translate needs into impactfu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining technical consulting for advertising clients. You'll lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, optimize platform performance, and enhance partner relat...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $235K *

Unlock the potential of strategic partnerships by serving as a trusted technical advisor. Collaborate with clients and partners to design tailored solutions, ensuring seamless integration and long-ter...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$266K - $342K *

Transform the technical landscape by leading a dynamic sales engineering team, driving innovative strategies, and fostering executive relationships to deliver impactful solutions in the AI-driven mark...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$215K - $235K *

Engage with strategic clients as a trusted technical advisor, bridging complex architectural needs with tailored solutions. Collaborate with partners to enhance integration and drive long-term value t...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $235K *

Unlock potential by serving as a trusted technical advisor to strategic clients, bridging their needs with innovative solutions. Collaborate with partners to enhance integration and drive long-term su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead innovative design solutions as a Senior Design Engineer, transforming client needs into actionable broadcast system designs. Collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $145K *

Innovate customer success by driving implementation projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective software integration and compliance, enhancing operational efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $160K *

Drive customer success through seamless project implementations, ensuring timely configuration and deployment of solutions while managing change amidst evolving requirements and fostering strong commu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $185K *

Drive the future of sensing technology! Join our dynamic team to architect, manage, and ensure system-level safety requirements for cutting-edge LIDAR products that meet industry standards and revolut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on designing and delivering advanced systems for Submarine Warfare. Collaborate with experts to analyze requirements, manage integrations, and ens...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a key technical partner in the sales journey, bridging product capabilities with customer needs. Leverage your expertise to craft tailored demos, handle complex inquiries, and contribute ins...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $350K *

Unlock your potential by shaping our evolving product from 0-1. Collaborate across the stack, understand customer needs, and innovate through direct user feedback, building a roadmap that defines our...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate enterprise sales engineering with a focus on technical strategy, customer success, and leading a high-performing team to secure complex deals in the cybersecurity space while partnering with c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of innovative cloud solutions, enhancing financial crime compliance systems through AI and modern technologies while mentoring teams and drivi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $267K *

Join a team that's pivotal in validating Cisco's network solutions for Scale Data Center Infrastructure. Collaborate with global experts to enhance customer satisfaction and operational reliability th...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$151K - $222K *

Join us to build intuitive analytics experiences that empower users to create impactful searches and dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and drive frontend...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$151K - $222K *

Lead the charge in building intuitive analytics experiences that empower users to create and utilize searches and dashboards effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product fea...

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  •   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.