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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving customer success through hands-on deployment and integration of AI solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to ensure effective implementation, adoption, and sustained u...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage with customers to implement and optimize AI solutions, ensuring production readiness and driving adoption. Collaborate closely with technical teams to enhance user experience and deliver measur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer success by translating business needs into Microsoft solutions. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to deliver tailored recommendations across cloud, security, and infrastructure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer needs into innovative Microsoft solutions. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to deliver tailored recommendations across cloud, security, and infrastructure, ensuring succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences by architecting Microsoft-based solutions. Leverage your technical expertise to support sales, engage stakeholders, and drive cloud adoption across...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Join a team that's transforming customer needs into innovative Microsoft solutions. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to design and present cloud and infrastructure strategies, ensuring seaml...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions for clients by translating their business needs into Microsoft-based technologies. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to drive opportunities from discovery to implementation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer needs into innovative Microsoft solutions. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to architect, present, and validate solutions across cloud, security, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Transform customer needs into innovative Microsoft solutions by collaborating with sales teams and technical experts. Drive technical discovery, solution architecture, and customer engagement to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $168K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through strategic guidance and innovative solutions. You'll manage client relationships, drive product adoption, and implement scalable proce...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$270K - $410K *

Transform partner integrations by guiding seamless content delivery, troubleshooting technical challenges, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows and en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$270K - $410K *

Transform partner integrations by streamlining content delivery processes, enhancing technical workflows, and ensuring seamless onboarding experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive improvements a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration and validation of advanced plasma-based sensing systems. Collaborate across disciplines to shape technical documentation and drive system performance in a f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $234K *

Empower your career by leading systems engineering efforts in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance and alignment with mission objectives while dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $260K *

Build and manage Cisco SANs, configure settings, and ensure optimal operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance storage systems in VMware environments while addressing security protocols and mainten...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $260K *

Lead the design and maintenance of secure systems in diverse environments, ensuring they meet enterprise-scale requirements while driving automation and compliance. Collaborate on strategic A&A activi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting national security through engineering excellence. Contribute to the Sentinel program by managing requirements and performing architectural duties to ensure s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative healthcare solutions by engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and providing technical guidance throughout the sales process to drive successful out...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$218K - $286K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer experiences by leveraging advanced AI and technical strategies. Partner with executives to drive business growth while providing innovative solutions and foste...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced IT support and systems administration, guiding teams to resolve complex issues while enhancing client environments. Collaborate on infrastructure and cloud initiatives, ensuring top...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering cutting-edge data and AI solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build scalable pipelines, implement MLOps practices, and leverage agentic engineerin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $153K *

Join our Strategic Customer Success team to guide enterprise clients in deploying IoT solutions, enhancing business value. You'll manage relationships, ensuring a successful launch and continuous enga...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $235K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software deployment and system stability in high-performance computing environments. You'll lead orchestration efforts, ensuring secure and reliable operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $235K *

Champion software deployment orchestration and system stability in high-performance computing environments, ensuring reliable, secure deployments while collaborating with operations teams to enhance l...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain robust infrastructure, automate deployments, and enhance system reliability using modern DevOps practices and tools. Collaborate with developers to ensure sea...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.