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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$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

$125K - $150K *

Develop impactful solutions by closely engaging with customers. Design, build, and iterate across the entire stack to address real-time challenges while fostering a collaborative and high-performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and validate innovative sensor systems. Collaborate on cross-functional projects, driving solutions from concept through deployment while ensuring optimal performance an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Transform software solutions by leading design and development efforts, collaborating across disciplines to enhance capabilities and integrate systems, while maintaining a focus on user needs and perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative software solutions by researching, designing, and developing applications. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance existing systems and meet user needs, ensuring high performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise revenue by navigating complex sectors. Utilize your strategic sales expertise to foster relationships with technical decision-makers while adapting to the dynamic...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by owning the sales cycle for complex enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise to engage with technical stakeholders, navigate intricate sales processes, and deliver tailored solution...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to provide exceptional technical support, ensuring seamless deployments and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to analyze issues, recommend solutions, and enhance product re...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$266K - $346K *

Drive the global strategy for GSI partnerships, accelerating growth through innovative go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate advanced technologies into scalable monetiz...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$266K - $346K *

Champion the growth of our Global System Integrator ecosystem by defining and executing innovative go-to-market strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive measurable outcomes and influence th...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$266K - $346K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by defining and implementing global strategies for GSI partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth and innovation, shaping the future of tec...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$266K - $346K *

Contribute to the growth of the Global System Integrator ecosystem by defining and implementing strategies that accelerate market presence and drive innovative partnerships, collaborating across teams...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$266K - $346K *

Lead the strategy for global system integrator partnerships, driving growth and market expansion. Collaborate across teams to implement innovative monetization frameworks and ensure alignment with mar...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$124K - $226K *

Deliver innovative solutions by designing and validating server subsystems, ensuring alignment with functional specifications while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams to meet proj...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on leading engineering projects across various industries. Oversee design teams, ensure adherence to standards, and collaborate with clients for seamless execution of comple...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $210K *

Elevate your career by leading the Enterprise Solutions Engineering team, driving customer success through technical expertise and strategic leadership. Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineerin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by supporting complex infrastructure for media clients. Ensure secure, scalable environments across networking, storage, and collaboration platforms while providing exceptional client...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $157K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering innovative power distribution solutions. This role combines sales, technical support, and market intelligence to build relationships and drive customer-centric...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $157K *

Empower your career by building relationships and delivering innovative power distribution solutions. This role combines sales expertise with technical support to drive customer-centric outcomes in th...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.