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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving customer success through deep technical expertise and strategic sales leadership. You'll own the pre-sales process, mentor others, and ensure seamless account t...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic
$125K - $150K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role that drives technical pre-sales, mentors teams, and fosters strategic customer relationships, ensuring seamless integration and expansion of innovative solutions a...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's transforming customer engagement by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring peers, and driving strategic account growth while collaborating with cross-functional leaders t...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic
$110K - $130K *
Lead the technical pre-sales process, collaborating with customers to understand their needs, design solutions, and drive successful outcomes while mentoring the SE team and influencing product direct...
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$200K - $240K *
Join a team that's dedicated to bridging technical needs with business outcomes. Leverage your expertise in cybersecurity and ICS/OT technologies to empower clients, support sales, and drive impactful...
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Presales - Sr. Enterprise Architect- FSI
$138K - $208K *
Shape the future of enterprise solutions by guiding clients through strategic implementations. Leverage Financial Services expertise to build relationships and craft innovative solutions that enhance...
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Presales - Sr. Enterprise Architect- FSI
$138K - $208K *
Elevate customer success by crafting strategic technology solutions that align with business objectives. Collaborate across teams to demonstrate the impact of enterprise SaaS in Financial Services, dr...
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$200K - $240K *
Champion technical solutions by collaborating with sales teams to drive success in the SLED market. Leverage your expertise in cybersecurity and ICS/OT technologies to empower clients and enhance busi...
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$200K - $240K *
Empower your career by driving technical solutions in cybersecurity for SLED clients. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver impactful demos, and lead Proof of Concept deployments while navigating publ...
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$200K - $240K *
Engage with clients to bridge technical needs and business outcomes, providing expert guidance in cybersecurity and ICS/OT technologies. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver impactful demos and dri...
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$91K - $174K *
Drive sales success by engaging with clients to promote high-speed interconnect solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to address customer needs and expand market presence, ensuring strategic g...
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$100K - $120K *
Elevate customer success by driving sales and technical solutions in high-speed interconnects. Collaborate with teams to promote products, develop strategies, and foster relationships, ensuring growth...
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Sales Engineer, Eastern Canada
$220K - $260K *
Innovate customer engagement by translating complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable insights. Collaborate with sales teams to drive technical validation and deliver tailored solutions, ensuring...
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Global Head of Sales Engineering
$250K - $280K *
Drive the global Sales Engineering function by leading a high-performing team, defining pre-sales methodologies, and engaging with clients to translate technical capabilities into impactful solutions...
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Lead Pre-Sales Solutioner - Sales Engineer (FS)
$124K - $201K *
Unlock potential by leading comprehensive technical sales strategies, driving innovative solutions across cloud and infrastructure services, and engaging clients as a trusted advisor to deliver compet...
Reposted 5 days ago
Strategic Pre-Sales Program Manager - Security Systems Integration
$125K - $140K *
Join a team that empowers strategic initiatives by managing complex pre-sales cycles. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure accurate proposals, and deliver exceptional client engagement. Drive...
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Senior Technical Sales Engineer
$130K - $170K *
Lead the charge in transforming technical capabilities into customer value, driving sales growth through effective engagement with clients. Shape tailored solutions and manage the sales cycle from dis...
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Senior Technical Account Engineer - BAE Systems
$116K - $157K *
Lead critical technical escalations and serve as the trusted advisor for complex enterprise communications issues, mentoring engineers and strengthening governance in a mission-critical environment...
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$80K - $199K *
Transform customer experiences by leading technical sales efforts, driving strategic value and partnerships, while leveraging IT and security expertise to address client needs, contribute to business...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $100K *
Advance client solutions by delivering cutting-edge engineering designs. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to provide tailored, innovative communications solutions for critical industries, en...
3 weeks ago
Channel Presales Technical Architect (Southern California)
$137K - $284K *
Join a team that's driving technical advocacy for HPE storage solutions. You'll empower channel partners, architect solutions, and support revenue growth through collaboration and expertise in storage...
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Channel Presales Technical Architect (Southern California)
$137K - $284K *
Empower partner success by architecting innovative HPE storage solutions. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance capabilities, drive revenue growth, and ensure seamless implementation, all while...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of network operations by supporting and troubleshooting connectivity issues in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring reliable infrastructure and seamless collaboration within...
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Principal Manager-Sales Engineer
$89K - $172K *
Elevate customer experiences by crafting tailored technical solutions that address business needs. Collaborate with sales to drive advanced solution sales, ensuring optimal service delivery and custom...
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Principal Manager-Sales Engineer
$89K - $172K *
Help us shape the future of customer solutions by delivering tailored technical services. Collaborate with sales to address client needs, design effective solutions, and ensure exceptional service for...
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What is a Pre-Sales Engineer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Related titles can include Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, and Technical Pre-Sales Consultant. Responsibilities and naming conventions differ by company.