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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$103K - $154K *

Unlock your potential as a vital member of a client-focused team, leveraging your expertise to drive successful pre-sales engagements, solutions delivery, and client management in the dynamic utility...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $154K *

Innovate and lead technical solutions for utility challenges, driving strategic growth through effective pre-sales engagement and deep collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion our AppSec program by operating scanning tools, triaging vulnerabilities, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance security practices and ensure compliance throughout the SDLC...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $243K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of AI/ML systems. Drive architectural decisions, optimize model development, and enhance system reliability while collaborating with cross-functio...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative plumbing design for hyperscale data centers, ensuring high-quality solutions and collaboration with stakeholders. Drive project success through technical expertise and effective commun...

Los Angeles, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Innovate plumbing systems for hyperscale data centers, leading design efforts and collaborating with engineers. Drive technical solutions, ensure quality control, and manage project budgets while work...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$206K - $283K *

Drive technical leadership and guide customers through their security transformation journeys, ensuring solution fit and ongoing technical health throughout the customer lifecycle while exceeding sale...

Charlotte, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $248K *

Elevate fan support through innovative technology and collaborative leadership. As a technical manager, drive the vision and execution for a best-in-class support experience, empowering your team to e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $209K *

Transform the observability landscape as a senior leader, guiding Dynatrace practices and mentoring consultants. Drive customer engagements and elevate delivery quality while shaping the future of Obs...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving high-quality growth experiences for users. Collaborate across teams to enhance marketing and activation surfaces, while leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize small...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $229K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating complex systems for autonomous vehicle performance, ensuring seamless integration between software, operations, and customer interfaces to support the launc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform large-scale data center plumbing systems as a lead engineer. Collaborate with teams, provide technical expertise, and ensure quality control while delivering innovative solutions to meet cli...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$93K - $179K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and testing applications. Engage in all phases of the software lifecycle while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing operationa...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $217K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative, scalable software solutions that transform complex processes into actionable insights, partnering with diverse teams to deliver high-performance applications f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $290K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI-driven safety solutions, leading firmware and full-stack initiatives. Collaborate across teams to shape technology strategy and deliver impactful products that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$63K - $129K *

Contribute to system quality by executing test cases, analyzing requirements, and validating functionality to ensure compliance and stability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $158K *

Unlock potential by shaping and delivering AV and meeting room solutions at scale. This role combines technical expertise with project ownership, guiding clients from discovery to implementation while...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $198K *

Engage with customers to bridge technical solutions and business goals, leading evaluations and demos. Play a key role in driving adoption and expanding accounts while collaborating cross-functionally...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Tackle systemic challenges by building tools and practices that enhance performance, scalability, and decision-making across engineering teams, fostering collaboration and driving solutions that bridg...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower security operations and engineering to enhance threat detection, incident response, and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale security measures as the organization grows...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by providing critical support for robotic systems in healthcare. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance user proficiency and ensure safe, effective procedures while driving inn...

Columbus, OHRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare by providing expert support and training for robotic systems, ensuring seamless adoption and proficiency among clinical users. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience an...

Philadelphia, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in advancing robotic minimally invasive care. You'll support early users, provide technical expertise during procedures, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance sy...

Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.