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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Drive innovation by designing and deploying AI and automation solutions for Compliance, enhancing decision-making and risk management across business processes while collaborating with stakeholders to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative AI and data solutions to transform compliance processes across organizations. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable technology that drives measurable business outcomes, enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving sales and building relationships in the AV/IT sector. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored sol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$86K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $152K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Sales Engineer, driving customer success by bridging technical solutions with business needs. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver innovative PACS products, ensuri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining product engineering. Own high-impact features, ship daily, and rapidly iterate on user feedback in a fast-paced environment, utilizing cutting-edge AI tools to maximize p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with Sales to create tailored solutions, leveraging your engineering expertise to design and propose energy products that meet customer needs while shaping the future...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $158K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Inspire growth as a strategic Account Executive, driving new business and fostering executive relationships in a dynamic, consultative sales environment within the enterprise software sector...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $200K *

Optimize federal cybersecurity strategies by leveraging expertise in cloud security and incident response. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive customer success and exceed sales goals while managin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $241K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $241K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $241K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $162K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $360K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   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.