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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$150K - $210K *

Drive innovation by assessing and integrating emerging commercial technologies for defense and space missions. Lead technology scouting efforts, conduct rigorous evaluations, and provide actionable re...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering top-notch technical support, solving complex issues, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance our cybersecurity products and services, ensuring customer satisfact...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing and optimizing cloud environments. Collaborate across engineering and operations to monitor security signals, enhance connectivity, and ensure reliability in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $107K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of systems engineering, leveraging technical expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, drive loss elimination, and build team capabilities through hands-on lea...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$202K - $224K *

Champion advanced machine learning solutions to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue and ridership growth. Lead technical direction, enhance algorithms, and collaborate cross-functionally to impact...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced machine learning initiatives to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue growth and enhancing user experience across Uber's mobility services. Collaborate with cros...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $178K *

Innovate customer success by providing expert technical support, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing product experiences. Join us to solve complex challenges and drive impactful s...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing and managing Azure environments, ensuring security and compliance while automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud adoption and operation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's pioneering the integration of advanced AI and machine learning technologies into satellite ground systems, enhancing operational capabilities and driving innovation in GEOINT soluti...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $340K *

The Sales Engineering Manager will lead the sales engineering team at Cyera, collaborating with sales, product, and R&D teams to provide technical expertise and support to customers. This role involve...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower technical innovation as you lead C2ISR solutions, translating operational needs into scalable architectures. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive growth and enhance mission capabilities acr...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable, secure enterprise applications while translating business needs into innovative technical solutions. Collaborate with teams to modernize applications and mentor...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by leading presales engagements, designing VMware Cloud Foundation solutions, and driving customer success through expert consultation and collaborat...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $258K *

Elevate security by safeguarding Kubernetes environments, identifying risks, and implementing robust defenses. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform safety and streamline security tooling for sca...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Elevate platform security by identifying risks in Kubernetes environments. Design and implement robust defenses, ensuring safe operations at scale while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Join a dynamic team to secure Kubernetes environments, identifying risks and implementing robust defenses. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform security and drive impactful solutions that prot...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Advance platform security by identifying risks in Kubernetes environments, designing robust defenses, and collaborating with teams to implement effective solutions that enhance safety and resilience a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $143K *

Innovate solutions in systems integration, contributing to the development and deployment of cutting-edge applications in a dynamic lab environment while providing critical support to government clien...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Senior Security Engineer, leading security operations and vulnerability management. Oversee technical activities, ensure compliance, and mentor staff while working on-site in a dynamic env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the design and integration of medical device systems, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate stakeholder needs into actionable requirements while ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Innovate and manage scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on IaC, CI/CD, and security. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, compliance, and cost while ensuring robust monitoring and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $211K *

Join a dynamic team as a Solution Architect, driving cross-functional collaboration and innovative design. Leverage AI and technical expertise to align solutions with strategic goals, ensuring high-qu...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $130K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions, enhancing complex systems through collaboration and technical expertise. Engage in diverse projects, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Tackle complex software challenges by designing, developing, and maintaining innovative applications that support national defense. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions that support national defense objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality code and adh...

1 week 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.