Explore Solutions Engineer Jobs

Solutions Engineers help organizations understand how a product or technology can solve real business challenges. Working across sales, product, and engineering teams, they translate customer needs into practical technical solutions, explain complex capabilities, and support evaluations and implementations. Explore vetted Solutions Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where listed jobs pay $100,000 or more.

What Does a Solutions Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by company and industry, but Solutions Engineers often meet with prospective or existing customers to understand requirements, deliver product demonstrations, answer technical questions, and design solution proposals. They may build proofs of concept, support RFP responses, troubleshoot technical concerns, and share customer feedback with internal teams. The role blends technical problem-solving with communication and customer engagement.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with relevant software, platforms, or technical systems, along with the ability to explain them to audiences with different levels of technical knowledge. Useful skills include requirements discovery, solution architecture, presentation, troubleshooting, collaboration, and project coordination. Depending on the role, familiarity with cloud services, APIs, cybersecurity, data platforms, or enterprise software may be valuable. Requirements differ across employers and industries.

Career Paths and Work Settings

Solutions Engineers work in sectors such as software, cloud computing, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and business technology. The title may overlap with roles such as Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Engineer, or Solutions Architect, though responsibilities and seniority vary by organization. Career progression can include senior or lead Solutions Engineer roles, management, product strategy, or technical architecture.

Find Your Next Solutions Engineer Role

Browse Solutions Engineer openings on Ladders and compare opportunities by industry, location, work arrangement, and responsibilities. Review each listing for its specific qualifications and compensation details, and highlight relevant customer-facing technical experience in your application.

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$109K - $128K *

Empower your career as you collaborate with a dynamic team to drive the adoption of cutting-edge IoT solutions. You'll shape the future of essential industries by enhancing supply chains and ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $140K *

Shape the future of customer success by owning technical onboarding, guiding clients through implementation, optimizing deployments, and ensuring adherence to best practices for optimal use of the pla...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $148K *

Lead the charge in designing and building secure integrations for enterprise ITSM platforms. Analyze data flows, enhance system connections, and ensure compliance while delivering resilient solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Azure solutions, leading medium-scale client engagements and complex projects. Drive technical leadership, solution architecture, and mentoring while collaborat...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive revenue by collaborating with account management, presenting technical solutions, and enhancing the sales process. Leverage your expertise in software analysis and custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $180K *

Transform infrastructure design by leading complex data center initiatives, driving technical standards, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance operational excellence and innovat...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, enforcing engineering standards, and mentoring teams to drive innovation and operational excellence across multipl...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, enforcing engineering standards, and mentoring teams to drive innovation and operational excellence across multipl...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $138K *

Elevate customer experience by leading technical engagement during pre-sales. Utilize deep knowledge to craft solutions, mentor peers, and ensure seamless transitions, while remaining adaptable in a f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $221K *

Transform the future of cloud security by delivering tailored technical solutions, guiding customers through evaluations, and ensuring their needs are met with innovative product configurations and pr...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate cybersecurity by designing and implementing robust security protocols, ensuring compliance across cloud infrastructure while managing IAM, PKI, and secrets management to protect fintech worklo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of cloud security by architecting and implementing robust controls across multi-region AWS environments, ensuring compliance and maintaining high security standards for fintech worklo...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and support advanced Active Network Management Systems, leading their lifecycle from development to commissioning while ensuring integration with external systems and del...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of IT infrastructure and security operations, driving the migration to a Nutanix-based IaaS environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, compliance, and automation, utilizin...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $201K *

Transform client experiences by leveraging marketing technology solutions. Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to drive strategic engagements, uncover client needs, and deliver tailored...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of technology as a senior technical leader, driving complex initiatives and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud-native solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovation by deploying and troubleshooting advanced IP networks in diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to integrate cutting-edge security technologies while ensuring seamless connectiv...

Devault, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Solution Consultants, delivering expert guidance on Atlassian products to help clients maximize their investments and achieve strategic outcomes in the Pu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $185K *

Empower engineering teams by designing and implementing security controls that enhance system integrity and reduce risk. Collaborate cross-functionally to create secure-by-default solutions, enabling...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $232K *

Champion new business growth by driving customer engagement and showcasing innovative solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to navigate complex evaluations and secure strategic accounts, making a si...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure seamless network connectivity for dock deployments. Collaborate with IT teams, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and enhance customer confidence through effective communi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate customer experiences by serving as a technical liaison, driving revenue growth through innovative solutions and expert support in the Precision Medicine sector. Collaborate with sales teams to...

New York, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality and automation efforts for enterprise deployments. Collaborate with customers and engineering to develop a robust QA function using agentic tooling, ensuring consistent environments an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Solutions Engineer?question toggle

    A Solutions Engineer connects customer needs with technical products or services. The role typically involves discovery, demonstrations, solution design, and helping customers evaluate how a technology fits their requirements.

  • What does a Solutions Engineer do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work may include customer meetings, product demonstrations, technical presentations, proof-of-concept development, responding to technical questions, and coordinating with sales, product, and engineering teams.

  • What qualifications are useful for Solutions Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers often value relevant technical experience, problem-solving ability, strong communication and presentation skills, and comfort working directly with customers. Specific requirements depend on the product and industry.

  • How is a Solutions Engineer different from a Sales Engineer?question toggle

    The titles are often used interchangeably, but responsibilities vary by company. Both roles commonly support customer evaluations with technical expertise; some organizations distinguish them by product focus, sales involvement, or scope of solution design.

  • Do Solutions Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation for an individual Solutions Engineer role depends on factors such as location, experience, industry, and employer; check the listing for details.