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 *

Transform mission systems by leveraging your DevOps expertise to administer and troubleshoot complex environments, ensuring seamless integration and performance across storage, virtualization, and Kub...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to mission success by managing and troubleshooting complex systems, including NetApp storage and Kubernetes environments. Collaborate on engineering documentation and design solutions while...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $156K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead advanced systems engineering tasks, including requirements engineering, integration, and risk management. Mentor junior engineers while driving project...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by designing and enhancing technology systems that elevate customer experience. Lead cross-functional initiatives, leveraging AI and automation to create scalable solution...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing technology-driven systems that enhance customer experience operations, ensuring scalability and reliability through innovative solutions and cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's advancing simulation-based training systems, where you'll support integration and troubleshooting in a dynamic environment, enhancing operator readiness through hands-on experience...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Engineer robust security solutions by architecting and optimizing SIEM and SOAR platforms. Lead efforts in log management, automation, and detection engineering to enhance cyber defense capabilities a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $163K *

Join a dynamic Solutions Architecture team to tackle complex technology challenges, drive customer success, and enhance product offerings across diverse industries. Your expertise will shape outcomes...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $175K *

Empower our Support team by analyzing metrics, enhancing AI tools, and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and improve customer experience thr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $260K *

Empower a high-impact security engineering team across Product Security, Infrastructure Security, Detection & Response, and GRC. Lead initiatives, foster collaboration, and drive security culture whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us engage with Fortune 500 companies by providing expert technical support and solutions in Cloud Security, IoT Systems, and Networking. Collaborate with account executives to drive sales and enh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of Air Force training systems by providing expert systems engineering support across the entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness while collaborating with d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $130K *

Empower users by providing on-site support for a GOTS solution, ensuring effective training and communication across the NASIC enterprise while managing requirements and enhancing operational efficien...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $285K *

Unlock potential by leading the systems engineering execution of satellite command and control ground systems. Drive mission requirements, oversee integration, and ensure operational readiness for nat...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $285K *

Elevate the future of satellite command and control systems by leading engineering efforts, ensuring mission success through rigorous requirements management, integration, and validation across critic...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$202K - $224K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative geospatial services that enhance user experiences across diverse product lines. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of location...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join us to enhance the security posture of our production platform. As an Infrastructure Security Engineer, you'll drive remediation efforts, build security frameworks, and collaborate with teams to p...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of infrastructure security by enhancing our production platform's defenses. Collaborate with a dedicated team to identify vulnerabilities, implement solutions, and ensure compliance w...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing enterprise systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security while delivering innovative solutions and t...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate IT systems and SIGINT platforms by integrating advanced communications technologies, ensuring robust system architecture, and enhancing network administration across diverse environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $191K *

Transform technical execution by architecting scalable cloud environments and driving DevOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product readiness and enhance customer evaluat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $253K *

Champion mission-critical solutions as a System Engineer, leading agile teams and managing system requirements to ensure successful delivery of production systems aligned with defined architectures...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $253K *

Drive mission-critical solutions as a System Engineer, collaborating in an agile environment to develop and manage system requirements, ensuring compatibility with defined architectures and supporting...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $253K *

Transform mission-critical systems as a System Engineer, leading agile teams to develop and manage requirements, documentation, and cross-discipline coordination for innovative solutions that meet ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ 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.