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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$120K - $145K *

Innovate and elevate a robust cybersecurity platform by architecting, building, and shipping features across the full stack. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance security, reliability, a...

Portland, MERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's responsible for building and maintaining a scalable, secure, and performant Linux infrastructure through automation and modern tooling, ensuring high availability and adherence to b...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$320K - $480K *

Join a team that's redefining new business development through strategic prospecting and consultative selling. Drive impactful customer engagements and lead complex deal negotiations to deliver transf...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of backend storage solutions on AWS. You'll design, build, and optimize scalable systems, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating with cross...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of OpenBMC firmware development, driving platform bring-up, feature implementation, and integration to enhance system functionality and reliability. Contribute your...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Architect robust Kubernetes solutions to enhance cloud infrastructure. Drive multi-cloud initiatives and implement cell-based architecture for scalable, reliable services. Join a team dedicated to bui...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Contribute to governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, leading audit remediation for SOC 2, TISAX, and DORA. Drive proactive risk management and maintain stakeholder confidence through transparen...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that designs and deploys lab environments for Cloud Security Posture Management using advanced OpenStack expertise. Contribute to testing and validating API-based security tools in multi-t...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $150K *

Engage with clients to design and implement advanced Physical Security Systems. Collaborate with top engineers on complex projects, ensuring high-quality solutions and customer satisfaction while mana...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $153K *

Transform healthcare safety by leading multi-hospital engagements, applying High Reliability Organization principles, and driving operational improvements to enhance patient care and trust across dive...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $227K *

Advance strategic insights at a global scale by leading market research, quantitative analysis, and executive presentations. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive impactful decisions and shape t...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate customer success by guiding clients through their journey, maximizing product value, and fostering strategic partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience and drive r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering solutions by leading technical engagement and demand creation, driving strategic plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in a dyna...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion sales growth by securing new business from executive-level buyers. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions, build strong relationships, and effectively guide the sales process, d...

Ontario, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $156K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to drive revenue growth by fostering relationships with enterprise accounts, leveraging your expertise in telecommunications and consultative selling to achieve ambitious...

Irvine, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $232K *

Drive innovation and excellence in electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data center infrastructure and mentor junior...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $251K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth within U.S. Federal Government accounts. Engage stakeholders, execute account strategies, and ensure customer satisfaction through adoption and retention of...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $413K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable, distributed systems that enhance our core backend services, impacting APIs, messaging, and payments. Collaborate with a talented team to solve complex challeng...

Los Gatos, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth through AI-powered analytics solutions. Collaborate with medium-sized businesses to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions, while continuously d...

New York, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$261K - $356K *

Drive growth as a Senior Account Executive, managing strategic commercial accounts. Leverage Cisco's resources while independently building relationships and closing complex deals, ensuring impactful...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading technical engagements and integrations for digital solutions across key accounts, ensuring strategic alignment and scalable implementations that enhance customer relationsh...

Richmond, VARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $298K *

Champion the optimization of Sales systems and processes, driving productivity and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the sales experience and lead a global team...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $340K *

Grow your career with a strategic role focused on expanding key accounts and winning new enterprise logos. Engage with top-tier clients, drive complex sales cycles, and collaborate across teams to del...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $253K *

Transform revenue growth by driving sales of partnership products to Mid Law High Value Accounts. Collaborate with territory owners and manage complex sales cycles while leveraging deep product knowle...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.