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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$212K - $268K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leading technical discovery and PoCs, collaborating with AI architects and executives to enhance enterprise AI strategies and drive impactful outcomes through advanced g...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$212K - $268K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI solutions by leading technical discovery and delivering impactful demonstrations. Collaborate with architects and executives to drive customer success and a...

San Jose, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Lead revenue growth as a Senior Sales Executive, cultivating strong client relationships and executing strategic sales initiatives while navigating the Broadcast Transformation landscape for sustained...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $200K *

Champion a transformative sales enablement strategy to empower enterprise teams, enhance their engagement with complex accounts, and drive substantial revenue growth through innovative training and re...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of sales enablement by designing impactful programs that empower our enterprise sales team to excel in engaging complex accounts and driving revenue growth through strategic collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth at multinational accounts by driving strategic partnerships and expanding market presence. Collaborate across regions to enhance customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions th...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead integration efforts for modernizing space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through advanced systems architecture and collaboration across engineering disciplines to enhance operational cap...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to bridge technical solutions and customer needs in a dynamic, cross-functional role. Utilize your expertise to drive adoption of AI agents, influencing product roadmaps and enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $149K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding our IT environment by managing security incidents, collaborating across teams, and enhancing our incident response capabilities to ensure compliance and protection agai...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in strategic enterprise sales, managing complex accounts and building C-suite relationships to drive long-term revenue across key verticals. Navigate intricate sales cycles and complia...

Tampa, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing strategic enterprise accounts, driving complex sales cycles, and building C-suite relationships. Leverage your expertise in compliance and cybersecurity to generate lon...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $138K *

Join a team that's redefining programmatic solutions by leveraging your expertise in online advertising technology. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative integrations and enhance client exp...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $115K *

Support seamless API integrations as a technical lead for strategic partnerships. Collaborate across teams, troubleshoot integration challenges, and enhance partner experiences, driving success in the...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $220K *

Empower customer partnerships by bridging engineering and user needs, enhancing product performance. Own solutions from concept to deployment, ensuring code quality and client satisfaction while shapi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer success by engaging in pre and post-sales technical support, showcasing innovative radar solutions, and fostering strong relationships. Collaborate with teams to enhance product offerin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower enterprise infrastructure by designing, supporting, and optimizing complex technology platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the stability and security...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's unlocking the potential of IoT for mid-sized businesses. Drive impactful sales, manage complex negotiations, and engage with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative sensor soluti...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $190K *

Elevate customer engagement by driving IoT solutions for mid-sized businesses, managing complex sales cycles, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to deliver impactful sensor data solutio...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing business performance through process improvements and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive change, optimize operatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $120K *

Elevate business performance by driving process improvements and optimizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies, enhance employee experiences, and fos...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Optimize customer success by providing exceptional technical support for cloud technologies. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, manage alerts, and develop training materials, ensuring seam...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Empower our customers by providing exceptional technical support for cloud technologies. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, enhance user experience, and contribute to innovative project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $116K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering impactful product enablement programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sales effectiveness and drive customer success through engagin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Drive new business growth and foster client relationships in a competitive IT services landscape. Engage in proactive sales strategies, manage accounts, and deliver tailored MSP solutions to meet clie...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock innovative solutions in AI for manufacturing by designing agentic systems that enhance customer processes. Collaborate with teams to transform opportunities into impactful outcomes, leveraging...

2 weeks 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.