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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Transform software quality by leading testing initiatives, collaborating with teams, and ensuring robust defect resolution. Drive continuous improvement in methodologies while engaging stakeholders fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of the transition of military medical facilities to the Shipboard Automated Maintenance Management system, coordinating training and support for maintenance management in a dynamic mari...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K - $236K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading technical initiatives for MSSP partners and AI security solutions. Leverage your expertise to design, scale, and secure managed services while mentoring te...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $164K *

Empower advancements in copper paste technology by leading application development, optimizing processes for high-volume manufacturing, and mentoring a dynamic team to enhance product performance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance our security posture by managing risks and implementing solutions across cloud environments, applications, and CI/CD pipelines. Ideal for adaptable security enthusiasts look...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$292K - $384K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior architectural specialist, driving revenue growth and market share across the Americas. Lead complex sales strategies for next-gen routing and optical technologies, coll...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$292K - $384K *

Lead high-impact sales strategies for next-gen Internet Infrastructure, driving revenue growth across diverse accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure complex deals and enhance mark...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$292K - $384K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives for next-gen Internet Infrastructure solutions, leading complex, multi-million dollar opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market share a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$292K - $384K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives for next-gen Internet Infrastructure, leading complex opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance market share and customer adoption across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and integration of complex defense and aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system functionality, manage requirements, and enhance reliability thro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$174K - $252K *

Transform enterprise solutions by guiding clients through technical transitions, driving sales growth, and collaborating with teams to innovate and enhance product offerings. Leverage your expertise t...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $237K *

Architect integrated validation efforts for Cisco solutions, ensuring technical credibility and field relevance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope, build lab environments, and me...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   5 - 7 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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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.