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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$130K - $196K *

Champion innovative digital collaboration solutions, enhancing employee experiences through SaaS platforms. Drive automation, AI integration, and operational excellence while supporting a global workf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $120K *

Engage with bank clients to design solutions, lead onboarding workshops, and enhance product expertise. This role requires strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovation by driving product development from concept to launch. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities, validate designs, and enhance existing products while ensuring alignment...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $208K *

Help us transform enterprise sales by delivering technical expertise and data solutions to meet complex customer needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage accounts and ensure technical alignment...

Colorado, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of advanced communication systems for public safety, ensuring seamless integration and support for critical infrastructure projects while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $125K *

Build innovative software solutions as you develop and maintain the Apex Server application. Collaborate across teams to enhance functionality, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high-quality deliverable...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you develop and maintain innovative software solutions, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance cloud video and security technologies while mentoring junior developers an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Transform systems engineering by delivering critical support for FAA Radar System Replacement through site surveys, testing, and technical documentation to optimize performance and ensure compliance t...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to support and enhance FAA Radar systems by conducting site surveys, technical testing, and system integration under the guidance of senior staff, ensuring compliance a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and integrate complex software systems using model-based approaches. Leverage your expertise in systems engineering to manage requirements and deliver innovative solutio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $141K *

Unlock potential by driving the development and integration of complex software systems using model-based approaches in an Agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by leading product design and development projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and drive project profitability while managing multiple complex in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage in innovative system integration solutions, designing seamless workflows between Oracle and warehouse systems while ensuring data quality and synchronization. Collaborate and lead processes to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving cloud innovation by designing and maintaining secure, scalable environments for enterprise applications, integrating AI capabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal cy...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to design and implement innovative software solutions, manage development processes, and enhance existing applications while ensuring quality and security across systems in a collaborati...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions across multi-disciplinary systems, ensuring effective integration and analysis for geospatial intelligence initiatives while guiding junior en...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower the future of technology by managing Microsoft 365 services, ensuring security and performance. Collaborate with IT teams to deliver innovative solutions while providing Tier 2/3 support and d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming AI solutions for clients, navigating complex integrations through strategic relationships and technical insights, while influencing product direction based on market ne...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $268K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leading technical discovery and PoCs, collaborating with AI architects and executives to enhance enterprise AI strategies and drive impactful outcomes through advanced g...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$212K - $268K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI solutions by leading technical discovery and delivering impactful demonstrations. Collaborate with architects and executives to drive customer success and a...

San Jose, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $236K *

Transform enterprise solutions by designing scalable architectures across applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with industry standards and driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $236K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leading architecture design across diverse platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient implementations while mentoring others...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining solution architecture by designing innovative, scalable systems across diverse technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $221K *

Optimize complex systems in the semiconductor industry by designing, integrating, and testing innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality standards and exceed...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Lead the design and optimization of complex systems in the semiconductor industry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and ensure high-quality standards are met t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.