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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$86K - $129K *

Innovate full-stack applications and data solutions, enhancing engineering efficiency in a collaborative Agile environment, while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and tools to meet mission objecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing the full sales cycle, engaging with Mid-Market and Enterprise accounts, and collaborating with product teams to drive impactful solutions in cybersecuri...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to drive systems engineering excellence, supporting critical defense initiatives through analysis, collaboration, and innovative solutions across multi-discip...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing essential support to construction management teams, ensuring projects remain organized and on track through diligent record-keeping, communication, and follow-up. Join us...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing a cutting-edge data platform. This role focuses on Azure Lakehouse architecture, data integration, and analytical enablement, driving data strategy acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development and support of advanced GaN/GaAs RF Power Amplifiers, bridging hands-on design and EDA methodology to optimize high-performance 5G/6G solutions, ensuring real-world testing in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer cutting-edge systems through all phases from inception to deployment. Collaborate within a mission-focused team, driving user interaction and ensuring seamless integration of hardware and sof...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with goals, budgets, and quality standards. Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions while managing risks and fostering con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $148K *

Drive innovation by guiding semiconductor products from concept to qualification. Collaborate with customers and R&D to optimize processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure peak equipment perfo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $116K *

Join a dynamic Agile team to develop innovative data analysis tools, guiding projects from inception to completion while mentoring junior engineers and tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor testing strategies, optimizing yield and performance of wafer-scale AI processors. Engage in high-volume manufacturing processes and collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$57K - $108K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of missile defense technologies. As a Systems Engineer I, you'll plan and execute complex integration and verification tests, contributing to innovative solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $97K *

Drive operational excellence and sales growth by leading a high-performing team, fostering customer relationships, and optimizing service center performance in the electronic distribution industry...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's modernizing mission-critical DoD infrastructure and applications. Leverage your extensive systems engineering expertise to drive innovative solutions, collaborate with stakeholders...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing automotive design by leading the development of exterior systems. Drive innovation and quality through collaboration, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $161K *

Support the successful implementation of energy conservation measures in complex EaaS projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and mentor technical staff whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $179K *

Transform energy management by leading complex EaaS projects, optimizing system performance, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to ensure successful implementation of ener...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $179K *

Empower your career by leading technical excellence in Energy-as-a-Service projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize energy conservation measures and enhance system performance ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $197K *

Lead the development and implementation of energy conservation measures in complex EaaS projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and mentor Technical Services...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $197K *

Empower energy efficiency initiatives by providing technical expertise in EaaS projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and mentor staff, ensuring successful i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $197K *

Transform energy solutions as a Technical Services Engineer, guiding complex EaaS projects in higher education and healthcare. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $179K *

Advance your career by providing technical expertise in Energy-as-a-Service projects, focusing on energy conservation measures and optimizing system performance across complex, multi-building environm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead customer success post-deployment by managing relationships, resolving issues, and building a high-performing Customer Engineering team. Collaborate with Product and Engineering to enhance solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that empowers HVAC project success by bridging internal clients and manufacturers, ensuring smooth communication and efficient management of bids, orders, and service requests throughout p...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive expansion into the Public Equity vertical by selling AI-powered intelligence to investment funds. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while shaping the sales process and compe...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.