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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$100K - $110K *

Champion client success by leveraging Salesforce solutions to meet customer needs, drive digital transformation, and enhance business processes while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure long-te...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $243K *

Lead end-to-end systems engineering integration to tackle complex transport challenges across multiple defense programs, advising senior military leaders and unifying mission threads through holistic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive enterprise success by partnering with customers, crafting tailored AI solutions, and enhancing operational efficiency. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and deliver impac...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Transform your career by optimizing cloud solutions for the U.S. Coast Guard. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency in Intelligence Community cloud en...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $125K *

Transform engineering workflows by enhancing DevSecOps practices, integrating automated solutions, and optimizing developer experience. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and leverage AI...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, collaborating within an Agile Scrum team to analyze data, develop algorithms, and enhance missile threat prediction capabilities. Your expertise will...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as a Software Engineer, supporting critical testing and integration tasks for advanced microprocessor systems. Collaborate on software testing, scripting, and hardware/software int...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that drives innovative product solutions, supports customer installations, and enhances power generation technology. Collaborate closely with engineers and sales to ensure compliance, whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide technical support and guidance, bridging customers and internal teams. Leverage your expertise in electrical components to enhance customer experiences and drive sal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engage with customers by providing technical support, product training, and application guidance. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and enhance sales processes, driving customer satisfaction...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $145K *

Drive technical excellence by resolving complex issues in enterprise architectures, enhancing customer success through deep troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $221K *

Lead the design and validation of data center power systems, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to optimize electrical and mechanical systems for missi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of applications for sales and marketing, enhancing digital experiences through hands-on leadership and technical expertise in CMS, CRM, and eCommerce platforms while e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $149K *

Unlock potential by characterizing and optimizing next-gen 4D LiDAR sensors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug, calibrate, and analyze sensor performance in lab and field settings, enha...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $184K *

Launch your career by facilitating critical technical sales and supporting senior sellers. Drive impact through intricate integrations, share insights with your team, and develop key customer relation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $173K *

Empower clients by leveraging GIS technology to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with account teams to deliver innovative solutions, drive revenue, and enhance understanding of spatial a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $173K *

Transform complex business challenges into innovative GIS solutions. Leverage your expertise to drive technical discussions, build relationships, and demonstrate the value of Esri technology to strate...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, focusing on deploying and maintaining containerized applications in Kubernetes environments. Contribute to mission-critical operations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of AI and data services by architecting scalable platform solutions. Partner with customers to enhance their NeoCloud offerings and influence their long-term architecture decisions fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Champion the evolution of advanced Integrated Fires Command and Control capabilities. Lead multi-system architecture ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability while collaborating across tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by leading the design and integration of defense command and control capabilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless interoperability and security in complex systems wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in designing and integrating complex systems to ensure seamless interoperability and security across diverse platforms while driving alignment with organizational goals and technical r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $132K *

Drive impactful technical implementations by managing projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful deployment of solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficien...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Innovate scalable AI solutions to enhance client experiences and drive data-informed decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, reliable systems while mentoring others and imp...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $147K *

Drive innovation by collaborating across diverse engineering teams to develop and integrate complex electrical systems. Ensure alignment on design parameters and maintain critical interfaces in a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.