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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$85K - $140K *

Transform your career by leveraging your technical expertise to support sales initiatives, deliver customer solutions, and enhance product knowledge in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$128K - $143K *

Innovate solutions in systems integration, contributing to the development and deployment of cutting-edge applications in a dynamic lab environment while providing critical support to government clien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by applying your engineering skills to develop innovative performance-monitoring systems for the energy sector while diagnosing and resolving complex performance issues for power...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining defense manufacturing by operationalizing Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology, ensuring high-quality production and innovative solutions in additive manufacturing f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $184K *

Elevate security measures by designing and automating data protection solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance enterprise security posture and drive innovation while safeguarding critical data a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$121K - $141K *

Transform the landscape of mid-market sales by owning the sales cycle, building pipelines, and educating clients on innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams and cultivate relationships to drive gr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate to design, integrate, and support complex audio, intercom, and media systems for high-profile live productions, ensuring reliable performance and operational excellence across diverse engi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to deliver exceptional technical support for cutting-edge cloud technologies. Engage with customers, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with teams to enhance their experience...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape security initiatives by collaborating with leadership to enhance security capabilities across multiple domains, driving improvements in identity management, cloud security, and incident response...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by transforming companies with AI. Partner closely with operators to redefine workflows, combining technology and human expertise for rapid industry advancements while fostering deplo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $118K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, driving technical excellence and collaboration in mission-critical projects. Lead teams in systems engineering practices, ensuring quality and comp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

Drive exceptional client support by managing complex technical issues and escalations. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance service delivery, mentor junior staff, and leverage AI tools for ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by providing top-tier technical support for computer systems and servers. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to resolve issues and enhance customer satisfaction while leverag...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that bridges sales, engineering, and customer success! Lead onboarding, manage numerous implementations, and drive product adoption as a technical liaison, all while enhancing processes fo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $100K *

Empower customers by delivering expert technical support for servers and workstations. Collaborate with sales and service teams to resolve product issues, present solutions, and enhance your technical...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform networking solutions by providing expert technical support on switch products. Collaborate with diverse teams to resolve issues and optimize customer experiences while enhancing documentatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform the sales onboarding experience by creating engaging programs for new Account Executives and Sales Engineers. Drive curriculum development and effectiveness metrics to enhance learning and i...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $188K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic sales initiatives and fostering client relationships. In this role, you'll lead the sales cycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver tailored...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $112K *

Contribute to the integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale renewable projects, collaborating with engineers to ensure safe and reliable operations while managing technical docum...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $112K *

Drive the integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and reliable operations from development through deployment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $112K *

Join us to drive the integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale renewable projects. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable operations while managing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $112K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy by integrating battery energy storage systems. Collaborate with engineers to ensure safe, reliable operations and contribute to innovative sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $112K *

Help us transform renewable energy projects by integrating battery energy storage systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable operations while managing technical docu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Drive SMT process innovation and optimization, enhancing quality, yield, and efficiency in manufacturing. Collaborate globally to standardize practices and support complex product introduction from pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to the missile defense software lifecycle, collaborating with senior engineers to derive requirements, enhance processes, and develop technical documentation, ensuring effective threat mode...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.