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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$169K - $237K *

Engineer impactful validation strategies for integrated Cisco solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical credibility and field readiness. Lead lab environments that refle...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Shape the future of integrated Cisco solutions by leading validation efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating technical findings into credible proof for sales and customers...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$62K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of national security through innovative systems engineering. Collaborate with experienced engineers to define and document requirements, while applying foundation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $140K *

Collaborate with engineers to define and document system requirements while gaining hands-on experience in model-based engineering and technical design to support multi-domain national security progra...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $190K *

Drive the development of high-performance optical systems in the semiconductor sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze requirements, and ensure integration, testing, and validation to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of innovative video security solutions across Western Canada. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, execute strategies, and grow business in a dynamic, coll...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in hardware applications engineering, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support UCIe IP integration and validation on cutting-edge technology nodes, en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our team as a Senior Field Applications Engineer, bridging technical expertise and customer dynamics. You'll provide training, troubleshoot, and support RF systems across diverse environments to...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $115K *

Join us to support advanced Warehouse Robotics in the field, delivering exceptional service and solutions to our North American customers. Leverage your technical expertise and customer empathy to dri...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $190K *

Drive growth in AI cybersecurity by engaging key decision-makers, managing the sales cycle, and building lasting relationships. Leverage your expertise to articulate value and collaborate with teams t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive customer qualifications for cutting-edge datacenter SSD products. Leverage your technical expertise to ensure successful test execution, failure analysis, and effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Innovate in the design and development of U.S. Navy Navigation Systems, ensuring reliability and compliance. Lead hybrid system integration from concept to deployment while collaborating with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support for complex technologies, ensuring global customer satisfaction and product quality through collaborative troubleshooting and i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our firm by driving sales into growth equity and venture capital. Own the full sales cycle, engage with multiple stakeholders, and shape our investor product roadmap while navig...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming physical asset management with cutting-edge software and hardware solutions. Be part of a dynamic group focused on building low-latency networking infrastructures for n...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of product security by leading advisory engagements, guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes, and enhancing their security programs with expert insights and strategic re...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining test solutions in defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to design, validate, and integrate advanced test architectures throughout the product lifec...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by deploying cutting-edge electrical systems in maritime environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and troubleshoot technologies, ensuring operational su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform maritime technology by deploying innovative electrical systems in real-world environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and troubleshoot complex systems, ensuring mis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $118K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing team to drive sales growth, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer service in the electronic distribution sector while fostering a collabor...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $124K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining features on the Salesforce Core Platform, enhancing Guest Services operations. Collaborate with a skilled team to improve systems and ensure long-term st...

2 days ago

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

$230K - $340K *

Transform the identity landscape by owning critical components of a cryptographic identity substrate. Collaborate across teams to build secure, scalable systems that redefine how agents interact with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $200K *

Unlock potential by partnering with product teams to embed security in software development. Drive secure practices, conduct reviews, and enhance security frameworks while addressing emerging threats...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise sales of innovative SaaS solutions for diverse industries. You'll manage the full sales cycle, forge strong client relationships, and collaborate across teams to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with our sales team to engage customers, articulate product value, and close complex opportunities while enhancing technical documentation and market strategies, ulti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.