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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$120K - $200K *

Partner with us to enhance customer success by leveraging your RCM expertise. Engage directly with clients to optimize their experience and shape product improvements, driving both satisfaction and bu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $200K *

Partner with us to elevate customer success by delivering technical expertise and support. Your role will bridge customer interactions and product enhancements, driving satisfaction and ensuring optim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Sales Development team, coaching new talent and experienced engineers to exceed sales goals while fostering a culture of continuous learning and collabo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive high-value sales into large enterprise accounts, fostering relationships and navigating complex sales cycles. Position as a trusted advisor while maximizing customer satisfaction and delivering...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product marketing strategies by developing business plans and executing marketing activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and maintain customer relationships whil...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in nurturing customer relationships post-evaluation, translating business goals into scalable technical solutions, and driving adoption while minimizing technical debt through expert c...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by applying systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases. Collaborate with government and program personnel to ensure technical integrity and quality in deliverables...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $246K *

Lead the charge in driving sales excellence for an AI security platform, managing a high-performing team across the US. Oversee strategic execution, foster client relationships, and ensure robust pipe...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $147K *

Take ownership of customer success in cybersecurity by providing expert technical support. Collaborate with clients to resolve complex issues, leveraging diagnostic tools and cross-functional teamwork...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $147K *

Empower customer success in cybersecurity as a Technical Support Engineer. Diagnose and resolve technical challenges, collaborate with teams, and enhance customer experiences through effective problem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales for brand integrations. Collaborate with Enterprise Account Executives and Brand Success Managers to ensure seamless onboarding and integration, enhancing b...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining brand integration! As a Sales Engineer, you'll leverage technical expertise to drive successful partnerships, ensuring seamless catalog and order flows while collaboratin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement as a Solutions Engineer, driving technical strategy and growth within existing accounts. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions and strengt...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining customer success through AI solutions. In this role, you'll troubleshoot and optimize AI deployments, ensuring seamless communication between engineering and clients whil...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $253K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales of AI solutions to small law firms. Leverage consultative selling skills to exceed quotas, manage leads, and enhance client relationships while utilizing CRM tools f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$136K - $253K *

Champion the growth of AI solutions by driving sales to small law firms through strategic prospecting and consultative selling. Collaborate with teams to exceed quotas and enhance client relationships...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$106K - $151K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on delivering IoT solutions to small and medium businesses. Engage in end-to-end customer engagements, driving impactful sensor data insights while managin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team while leading the entire sales cycle, forging vital relationships, and shaping strategic partnerships within a fast-paced, innovative environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $245K *

Shape the future of technology as you lead in interconnect engineering, optimizing advanced high-speed designs from concept to production. Collaborate with diverse teams and suppliers to enhance produ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$81K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing sales development through hands-on coaching, operational support, and leadership. Drive team performance and foster growth in a dynamic, metrics-driven enviro...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$191K - $239K *

Lead the development and growth of a Sales Engineering team focused on new product incubation, driving adoption and revenue through strategic customer engagements and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement advanced video surveillance systems for federal law enforcement. Engage in network security, evidence collection, and specialized technology deployment while ensuring operational...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $145K *

Drive the success of infrastructure projects by managing engineering processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and optimizing collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve project goals e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative technology solutions by assessing customer needs. Collaborate with clients to create effective Security, VMS, and Access Control systems that meet industry standards and exceed expec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and management of a comprehensive Safety Program, ensuring compliance across various safety domains. Conduct inspections, training, and audits while collaborating with government...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.