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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$120K - $145K *

Engage in technical presales as you partner with sales teams to deliver innovative customer service automation solutions. Leverage your expertise in AI, analytics, and customer engagement to enhance s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $93K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage your technical expertise to drive customer success in IoT solutions. Engage with diverse industries, providing tailored support and fostering relationships that enh...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $232K *

Champion new business growth by driving customer engagement and showcasing innovative solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to navigate complex evaluations and secure strategic accounts, making a si...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving customer success through technical expertise and powerful solutions. In this role, you’ll engage with clients, conduct demonstrations, and build strong strategi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical sales excellence by demonstrating robust cybersecurity solutions, building rapport with customers, and driving technical engagements that lead to successful deal closures, all while...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion business growth by partnering with sales teams to deliver expert solutions, conduct discovery workshops, and create impactful proposals that showcase the value of ServiceNow products to prosp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Discover innovative solutions as a Technical Sales Engineer, driving the sales process and collaborating with teams to deliver tailored optical technologies. Engage clients through presentations and d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer experiences by leading technical sales processes, delivering tailored optical solutions, and fostering long-term relationships in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on inn...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $144K *

Transform essential public sector operations by leveraging IoT solutions to enhance fleet management, improve compliance, and optimize logistics for safer, greener environments. Collaborate with diver...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $193K *

Drive success as a Pre-Sales Engineer, bridging technical expertise and customer insights to showcase AI-powered automation solutions that enhance product development workflows and deliver real busine...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $193K *

Drive engineering innovation by bridging customer needs with AI-powered solutions. Your technical expertise and storytelling abilities will elevate product demonstrations, showcasing the transformativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $234K *

Support innovation in data storage as a Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer. Collaborate with sales teams to craft technical solutions that solve customer challenges, ensuring exceptional service and dr...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $233K *

Champion innovative IoT solutions to modernize essential industries, enhancing supply chain efficiency and safety. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful customer engagements and drive di...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$212K - $268K *

Elevate customer experiences by providing expert technical solutions and guidance. Collaborate with account teams to showcase Cisco's innovative products, ensuring clients achieve their desired outcom...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$154K - $221K *

Transform the future of cloud security by delivering tailored technical solutions, guiding customers through evaluations, and ensuring their needs are met with innovative product configurations and pr...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $232K *

Transform your career by driving technical sales support and strategy. Engage with C-suite clients, lead pre-sales initiatives, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $175K *

Empower the growth of enterprise solutions by partnering with stakeholders to address business challenges, delivering tailored AI demonstrations, and driving go-to-market strategies in a rapidly evolv...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $175K *

Play a key role in shaping customer engagement and go-to-market strategy, leveraging your technical expertise to deliver tailored AI solutions and compelling demonstrations that drive enterprise value...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $93K *

Champion customer engagement by leveraging technical expertise to identify and implement innovative IoT solutions, enhancing operational efficiency across various industries. Collaborate with sales te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative infrastructure solutions by collaborating with account teams to assess customer data center needs, design tailored strategies, and build technical relationships with partners, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $105K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by developing new business opportunities and building relationships with key stakeholders in the injection molding machinery industry. Leverage your expertise to driv...

Stow, OHRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $105K *

Take ownership of a dynamic sales role driving injection molding solutions across North America. Engage with clients, manage complex sales cycles, and deliver tailored machinery solutions while foster...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $160K *

Transform the sales landscape by leveraging your technical expertise to drive compliance solutions. Collaborate with Account Executives to navigate complex sales cycles, ensuring client needs are met...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $102K *

Champion the solutions for commercial HVAC projects by providing expert technical support, managing project timelines, and fostering relationships with engineers and contractors throughout the sales p...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join our dynamic inside sales team to drive growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and master our industry-leading products. Collaborate on projects while leveraging your technical skills for competit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.