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 *

Engineer innovative software solutions by leading development projects, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Utilize cutting-edge technologies to enhance performance and deliver h...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $348K *

Advance your career by owning the identity architecture for workloads and agents, leading the design of ephemeral authentication, and shaping runtime authorization while mentoring engineers and collab...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by owning complete AI solutions from concept to production. You’ll tackle complex challenges across industries, collaborate closely with clients, and drive innovation in real-wo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$266K - $342K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions, shaping strategic technical direction for customers while driving a culture of excellence and collaboration across an expans...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$266K - $342K *

Empower a visionary sales engineering team to define and execute technical strategies. Drive impactful results through leadership, mentoring, and fostering relationships with executives to transform c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

Engineer innovative solutions for complex financial data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data connectivity and drive impactful decision-making in mission-critical environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage and optimize patch management across diverse platforms. Play a key role in ensuring compliance and security while fostering collaboration to enhance vulnerability man...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $157K *

Drive innovation in systems engineering by developing requirements, test plans, and algorithms for cutting-edge maritime systems. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance product deployment and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating scalable cloud infrastructure. You will enhance platform reliability while automating processes and enforcing best practices in DevOps and full-stack o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI and ML technologies as a senior Systems Engineer, guiding the entire system lifecycle while ensuring technical integrity and collaboration across teams to meet mission...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing systems that empower engineering teams to deliver code rapidly and reliably. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and cloud...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software delivery by designing and managing robust systems and infrastructure, enabling rapid, safe, and reliable code deployment across diverse environments...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Optimize product development through cross-functional collaboration, research, and customer insights. Lead roadmap prioritization, define user experiences, and ensure quality outcomes while leveraging...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $308K *

Transform the MSSP partner landscape by driving adoption, building relationships, and integrating cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate with partners to enhance technical offerings and ensure success ac...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Architect innovative solutions as a Lead Systems Engineer, driving system-level requirements and integration for Navy C4I capabilities while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-fun...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$98K - $168K *

Advance your career by leading the technical architecture and integration of innovative avionics display systems, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the full lifecycle of aerospace subsystems...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $176K *

Join us to develop innovative IoT solutions that address diverse customer challenges across various sectors. Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to create impactful, sustainable elec...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform military aviation through leadership in complex systems engineering, managing multi-program execution while serving as a vital customer liaison. Drive design reviews, oversight of requiremen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $162K *

Innovate backend solutions for critical national security missions, developing APIs and data capabilities in cloud environments. Collaborate with Defense and Intelligence sectors to solve complex tech...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Discover innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, leveraging your extensive experience to drive complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software processes and deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions, leveraging extensive experience in complex programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and drive projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of operational technology integration by collaborating with sales and implementation teams to connect customer systems to MaintainX, ensuring seamless data flow and enhancing operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $185K *

Inspire success by leading a regional Customer Engineering team, ensuring seamless onboarding and adoption for clients. Drive technical execution, partner collaboration, and customer health management...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $185K *

Lead a dynamic team of Customer Engineers to enhance customer onboarding and adoption. Drive technical execution, partner collaboration, and data-driven operations to ensure a seamless customer journe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver your expertise in operational technology integration, collaborating with sales and implementation teams to connect customer systems to MaintainX. Drive technical discovery, demo solutions, and...

2 weeks 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.