Senior Sales Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Sales Engineer jobs for experienced professionals who combine deep technical knowledge with consultative selling. These roles help customers evaluate complex products, connect business needs with technical solutions, and make confident purchasing decisions. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so you can focus on senior-level roles aligned with your experience and career goals.

What Does a Senior Sales Engineer Do?

Senior Sales Engineers partner with sales teams and prospective customers throughout the buying process. They lead discovery conversations, deliver product demonstrations, design or explain solution architectures, respond to technical questions, and help develop proposals. They may also support proof-of-concept projects, address objections, and share customer feedback with product and engineering teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a strong technical background, customer-facing experience, and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly. Depending on the industry, relevant expertise may include software, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, data systems, networking, or engineering solutions. Senior candidates are often expected to manage complex evaluations, build trusted relationships with executives and technical stakeholders, and collaborate effectively with account teams.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Senior Sales Engineer opportunities span technology companies and other industries selling sophisticated products or services. Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience, and may include base salary, commission, and other incentives. Browse Ladders for vetted Senior Sales Engineer positions paying $100,000 or more and compare opportunities that fit your expertise.

Find Senior Sales Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Whether you specialize in enterprise software, infrastructure, security, or another technical field, Ladders can help you discover high-paying professional opportunities. Search current openings, review role requirements, and pursue a position where you can apply your technical insight and sales experience to customer outcomes.

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$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving new business sales revenue through strategic account planning and relationship building with C-suite executives. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver tailored solu...

Orlando, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $215K *

Help us drive new business sales in a dynamic SaaS environment by building relationships with C-suite executives, strategizing account plans, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance client cyber...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Contribute to the development and support of advanced missile systems as a systems engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of critical defense technologies while...

Pittsfield, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $176K *

Lead the charge in tax compliance and provision management, overseeing federal, state, and local returns. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely filings and support tax strategies for busines...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems for data centers, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational perform...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives to drive growth in public safety software, building relationships with key decision-makers across government agencies and K-12 districts. Excel in a dynamic environmen...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining automation by leading technical sales efforts, collaborating with clients to identify automation opportunities, and transforming production challenges into innovative sol...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic field sales team to drive growth in the aerospace and defense sector, focusing on innovative software solutions for unmanned aerial systems, while fostering relationships and achieving...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower mining projects by leading instrumentation and controls engineering efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and excellence in design, a...

Denver, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$144K - $189K *

Join a team that's driving complex projects from design to launch, tackling architecture challenges and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable solutions while ensuring cod...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead innovative technical solutions by collaborating with sales teams to address customer needs, manage engineering projects, and deliver custom system designs from concept to production, ensuring hig...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $251K *

Join a team that's redefining data governance through innovative integration and automation solutions. Collaborate across functions to design scalable architectures that enhance data management capabi...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining the onboarding experience for human and AI agents by leading innovative UX and engineering teams. Drive growth through strategic roadmap ownership, hands-on leadership, a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $118K *

Transform your sales career by driving growth and building relationships with reseller partners in the Public Sector. Leverage your expertise to develop strategic account plans and deliver innovative...

Chandler, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $115K *

Innovate in cybersecurity as you drive technical conversations and deliver tailored solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance customer relationships and showcase the unique value of next-gen...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading government sales efforts in a high-growth environment. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, create pipelines, and drive revenue for a cutting-edge product i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the Sales and Customer Experience landscape by leading enablement and training initiatives. Oversee onboarding, training relevance, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance team perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Help us drive revenue growth by leading the full sales cycle in the Digital Science sector, engaging with C-suite leaders and aligning solutions with enterprise strategies to enhance decision-making a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $252K *

Join a team that's passionate about solving complex business challenges. As a Principal Solutions Engineer, you'll engage with enterprise clients, drive strategic relationships, and showcase the value...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic growth and build executive relationships across a focused portfolio. Shape multi-year account strategies, lead complex deals, and help organizations secure t...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Engage with mid-sized customers to drive IoT solutions, managing complex sales cycles and building relationships with key stakeholders. Your efforts will directly impact industries that keep our world...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $190K *

Elevate your career by driving IoT solutions for mid-sized customers. Engage with executives, manage trials, and negotiate pricing to deliver impactful sensor data solutions. Join a high-performance s...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the consolidation of financial models and metrics, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making across the organization...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $190K *

Lead the charge in transforming mid-sized businesses with IoT solutions. Drive sales through engaging with executives, managing trials, and negotiating complex deals, all while making a real-world imp...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K *

Unlock potential by leading complex tunnel and trenchless projects. Leverage your 15+ years of expertise in design and construction management to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relations...

Riverside, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Sales Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Sales Engineer helps customers understand and evaluate technical products or services. Responsibilities may include discovery, demonstrations, solution design, technical presentations, proof-of-concept support, and collaboration with sales and product teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Senior Sales Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry, but commonly include technical expertise, experience in a customer-facing or sales engineering role, strong communication skills, and the ability to support complex buying decisions.

  • How much do Senior Sales Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, and employer. Many compensation packages combine base salary with commission or other incentives. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can Senior Sales Engineers find jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Senior Sales Engineers can browse Ladders for vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and find roles suited to their technical and sales experience.