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 - $187K *

Innovate with us as you empower global partners to seamlessly integrate their hardware and services into a leading ecosystem, leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance user experiences in smart...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by facilitating Solution Train-level PI Planning across multiple Agile Release Trains, driving alignment between technical teams and stakeholders while managing dependencies and ri...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive alignment and facilitate Solution Train-level PI Planning across multiple Agile Release Trains, ensuring effective coordination and risk management for PAC programs while collaborating with tech...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $264K *

Transform the future of digital customer success by designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer efficiency and ensure high-quality software deli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $120K *

Innovate and enhance edge systems by installing, testing, and evaluating advanced technologies. Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team to improve customer satisfaction through effective data collec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping AI-driven solutions by addressing client data needs. Deliver impactful demonstrations, collaborate across functions, and drive product innovation to help organizations lever...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower federal clients by leveraging your expertise in Digital Power solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to drive growth, engage customers with tailored solutions, and contribute to strategic ini...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $220K *

Lead and innovate within Ecommerce Engineering, driving technical initiatives and architecture for scalable platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences across mobile and web, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$168K - $219K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sr. Solutions Engineer, leveraging your expertise to solve complex business challenges for mid-market customers, driving impactful solutions and fostering collaboration to enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $211K *

Unlock potential by serving as a national technical authority, guiding strategic NetApp solutions across enterprise infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and modern data centers while fostering collaboration...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead with innovative systems engineering to enhance IT infrastructure performance, ensuring secure and efficient operations. Supervise and develop a dynamic team, driving continuous improvement and al...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $250K *

Engage in critical systems engineering efforts, analyzing and modernizing authorization services. Collaborate with government representatives to enhance IT infrastructure and ensure effective stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $142K *

Empower mission-driven customers by designing and optimizing ArcGIS Enterprise environments. Leverage hands-on expertise and enterprise IT knowledge to navigate complex technology landscapes and deliv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $252K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data center solutions. As a key technical advisor, you'll design and implement cutting-edge infrastructure strategies, fostering relationships with enterprise...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $252K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data center solutions. As a trusted advisor, you'll design and implement cutting-edge infrastructure strategies, fostering relationships with enterprise client...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $138K *

Support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. Troubleshoot technical issues, assist users, and uphold compliance with security standards while managing inf...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform mission-critical environments by leading the design and deployment of advanced AI platforms. Drive team success through innovative solutions, customer engagement, and operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions for mission-critical government environments. Lead the design and deployment of innovative platforms while building a high-performing engineering team to del...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions for mission-critical government environments. Lead the design and deployment of innovative platforms while building a high-performing engineering team to del...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $138K *

Join us to support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. You'll troubleshoot issues, assist users, and uphold compliance while managing infrastructure and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $116K *

Help us oversee complex data center projects, ensuring fiscal success and technical quality while coordinating with stakeholders from initiation to closeout. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovatio...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative cloud-based software solutions while collaborating closely with teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical direction. Lead complex projects and mentor junior developers...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the technical health of a claims platform by enhancing applications, ensuring system stability, and bridging engineering with business needs. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with s...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Transform the claims platform by ensuring its technical health through hands-on development and systems engineering. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance, maintain integrations, and su...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex system engineering challenges by integrating advanced IT solutions and developing enterprise architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational capabilities meet mission...

3 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.