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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$115K - $140K *

Innovate in the design and development of U.S. Navy Navigation Systems, ensuring reliability and compliance. Lead hybrid system integration from concept to deployment while collaborating with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $187K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading technical relationships with major clients. Collaborate across teams to enhance data processing and optimize advertising platforms, ensuring seamless execution an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $224K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you guide software engineering teams to navigate complexities and enhance integrations while mentoring diverse talents in a collaborative environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $191K *

Lead the design and implementation of transformative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex customer needs, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with strategic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$128K - $191K *

Lead the design of transformative solutions by translating complex requirements into actionable blueprints. Collaborate with teams to drive high-value deals, ensuring successful delivery and mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$128K - $191K *

Drive transformational solutions by architecting complex, multi-domain strategies that align with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and mentor emerg...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions by bridging engineering and sales, providing technical expertise in application design, proposal development, and customer engagement to drive successful project outcomes...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$188K - $282K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving technical sales excellence by managing and developing the Solutions Engineering team, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a customer-focused env...

Olympia Fields, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $242K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technical solutions for partner integrations, enhancing developer experiences through innovative SDKs, documentation, and automation. Drive impactful projects from design t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$212K - $268K *

Transform enterprise AI solutions by leading technical discovery and PoCs, collaborating with architects and executives to optimize observability and drive impactful outcomes in generative AI environm...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$212K - $268K *

Transform enterprise AI solutions by leading technical discovery and PoCs, collaborating with architects and executives to optimize observability and drive sales success through innovative demonstrati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $195K *

Engage with sales teams as a technical expert, driving customer success through hands-on engineering, solution design, and open-source contributions. Collaborate closely with clients to validate use c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$226K - $283K *

Engage with clients as a trusted advisor, driving observability transformation through strategic planning, technical expertise, and collaboration across teams to enhance platform usage and customer su...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $225K *

Transform complex IT initiatives by guiding requirements gathering, implementation, and operational transition. Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to enhance enterprise services and impro...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to applying systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases. Collaborate with government and program personnel to ensure technical integrity and quality in deli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by applying systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases. Collaborate with government and program personnel to ensure technical integrity and quality of deliverables in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the technical side of sales by delivering tailored demos, managing RFPs, and collaborating on complex deals. Immerse yourself in the sales cycle, ensuring prospects see the value of our solut...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $252K *

Execute comprehensive modernization strategies as a key technical leader, assessing architecture, applications, and security to enhance systems for emergency management capabilities. Drive decision-ma...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape innovative AI solutions across various industries by collaborating with clients to design, lead, and deliver scalable architectures. This role requires strong technical expertise and consulting...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the design and delivery of innovative AI solutions, bridging technical expertise with consulting acumen. Collaborate with clients and teams to translate challenges into impactful, scalable ar...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing and maintaining a full-stack microservices architecture in a dynamic engineering environment, supporting critical modernization efforts with cutting-edge technologie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate by building advanced detections and automation to enhance security operations. As a key member of the Information Security team, you'll design analytics rules and streamline workflows, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by enhancing system evaluations with automation, ensuring optimal application performance through proactive monitoring and support. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Develop and maintain robust enterprise network infrastructure, leveraging strong Cisco expertise to troubleshoot and optimize performance. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance operations through autom...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Develop and optimize scalable data pipelines and automation solutions, ensuring secure data management and integration from diverse sources to support advanced analytics and operational needs. Collabo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.