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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$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by ensuring robust security configurations, managing platforms, and aligning systems with industry standards while collaborating across teams for optimal performance and compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$74K - $102K *

Drive your career with an Applications Engineer role, collaborating with customers to design innovative solutions, perform structural calculations, and contribute to new product development while ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's advancing technology by developing and integrating complex optical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to transform customer specifications into efficient technical s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in complex IT infrastructure projects, from planning to execution. Drive Microsoft 365 migrations, enhance security, and provide advanced troubleshooting support while collaborating wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $180K *

Elevate customer experiences by troubleshooting technical issues and advocating for their needs. Collaborate with global teams to enhance Google Cloud adoption through effective problem-solving and in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure development solutions for enterprise customers, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices while fostering strong technical relationships th...

Massachusetts, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform IT projects by leveraging your expertise in systems engineering. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture while providing lifecycle support for innovative har...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

Empower a team of Service Engineers while optimizing physical security systems. Lead advanced troubleshooting, enhance client experiences, and ensure operational excellence through collaboration and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Inspire excellence by leading a team of Service Engineers to optimize and enhance physical security systems. Drive technical solutions, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional client experiences through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive customer success by leveraging OneArc technologies. Collaborate with clients to develop innovative solutions, provide training, and ensure seamless integration, all wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by supporting complex infrastructure for media clients. Ensure secure, scalable environments across networking, storage, and collaboration platforms while providing exceptional client...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Engage with customers to understand their measurement needs and propose tailored solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to develop technical proposals and manage proof-of-concept testing, ensuring...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering for national security. Manage Agile processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance system performance through technical ex...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of intelligence by leading software development efforts, ensuring high-quality solutions through Agile methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Unlock customer success by designing tailored solutions and delivering impactful technical presentations. Collaborate with sales teams to drive revenue growth while ensuring alignment with network cap...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by engaging with clients to design tailored network solutions, delivering impactful presentations, and collaborating with sales teams to drive revenue growth while ensuring exceptiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting the US Navy through complex engineering projects. Contribute to the lifecycle management of amphibious craft, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Support Engineer, bridging support and engineering. Tackle complex issues, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive improvements in application performance while uti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $184K *

Transform enterprise sales with technical expertise, guiding customers to maximize product value. Collaborate closely with teams to drive innovation, manage projects, and enhance sales effectiveness...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to the development and optimization of advanced quantum communication networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and security while le...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining automotive engineering by leveraging your expertise in systems design and validation. Collaborate across functions to ensure product alignment with requirements and drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that bridges sales, engineering, and customer success! Lead onboarding, manage numerous implementations, and drive product adoption as a technical liaison, all while enhancing processes fo...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$148K - $198K *

Transform the future of IT service management by showcasing innovative solutions that streamline support, enhance productivity, and unify service teams, driving sales success with a collaborative and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a Specialist Solution Engineer, driving growth and innovation in IT service management solutions. Collaborate as a subject matter expert to enhance support experiences and strea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $198K *

Elevate your career by serving as a subject matter expert to drive sales through innovative IT Service Management solutions, integrating seamlessly within a dynamic, startup-like environment for maxim...

Reposted 1 week 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.