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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$110K - $130K *

Analyze and optimize engineering services operations, leading a customer-focused team to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and profitability while fostering strong client relationships and continu...

Holland, MIRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you design and maintain enterprise identity governance solutions, enhancing cybersecurity and automating identity processes while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure com...

San Antonio, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by designing and implementing advanced behavior planning systems. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex challenges in dynamic environme...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks. Leverage expertise in Skyline DataMiner to enhance network performance analytics and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Champion client success by delivering tailored Salesforce solutions from discovery to go-live. Engage with stakeholders, translate business needs into actionable strategies, and ensure seamless implem...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $253K *

Shape the future of cardiometabolic care by driving backend architecture and cross-functional collaboration. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance mem...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive system reliability and scalability as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, focusing on automation and collaboration with software teams to enhance performance and maintain service objectives acro...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock insights by leading advanced data analytics for federal programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and data integrity while mentoring junior analysts and presenting...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $135K *

Partner with us to enhance sales growth as a Field Sales Engineer, driving pre- and post-sales initiatives and delivering technology solutions across the region while collaborating with sales and trai...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing rail projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and strengthen client relationships while managing project delivery...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $168K *

Empower industry leaders by becoming a trusted partner in their success. Work cross-functionally to enhance customer operations and drive value through innovative solutions. This role offers growth po...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $215K *

Transform AI experiences by architecting LLM-based agents that integrate with real-world tools, orchestrate tasks, and scale in production. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure high...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure by leading sales engineering efforts, architecting solutions, and driving technical wins in complex, high-value deals while building a high-performing t...

San Jose, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $260K *

Shape the future of software development by leading impactful engineering initiatives, mentoring talent, and driving innovation across diverse systems to enhance capabilities and organizational growth...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $95K *

Elevate project delivery by leveraging VDC expertise in design analysis, coordination, and BIM technologies. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes throughout the design-build cycle, ensuring su...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful solutions as you lead integration efforts, enhancing user experiences through collaboration and innovation while managing multiple complex projects and mentoring junior engineers...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $250K *

Drive revenue growth by mastering our value proposition, developing strategic sales approaches, and cultivating relationships with customers. Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives by mastering value propositions, cultivating client relationships, and identifying opportunities to exceed revenue goals. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored s...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Optimize sales performance by mastering the value proposition, developing strategic approaches, building relationships with clients, and identifying new opportunities to drive revenue and maintain com...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $165K *

Engage with clients to assess technical needs and demonstrate how our solutions meet their requirements. Collaborate with sales teams to secure wins, conduct demos, and build lasting relationships wit...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by collaborating with sales teams to identify prospects, educate clients on solutions, and drive impactful meetings that address security challenges and deliver tailo...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $235K *

Analyze deployment processes and enhance system reliability across government multi-site environments. Collaborate with diverse teams while troubleshooting, improving tooling, and mentoring to streaml...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Security Champion, driving operational security across networks and cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security controls and...

Irvine, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software-defined networking capabilities by assessing, modernizing, and securing codebases. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure robust, maintainable soft...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.