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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$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and enhancing complex software systems. Utilize your expertise in software engineering to analyze requirements, design solutions, and ensure high performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to design requ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data integration and visualization as a Software Engineer, developing robust pipelines and APIs for geospatial data. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance domain awareness and deli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative software solutions by analyzing user requirements, designing, coding, and debugging software components. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and ensure adherence to d...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative software solutions by developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, design algorithms, and ensure high performance in proc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the development and enhancement of complex software systems, leveraging diverse technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with teams to solve challenging problems and drive innovation in softwa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Explore innovative solutions as you develop and enhance complex software systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle challenges in data processing, AI, and system design, driving technology for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet user needs a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate on design, testing, and integration while ensuring adherence to performance standards and user requiremen...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge data integration solutions for geospatial and structured data. You'll optimize pipelines, build secure applications, and enhance data visualization capabilit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by developing innovative software solutions in a dynamic team environment. Leverage your expertise in diverse technologies to tackle complex challenges and drive advancements in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and enhancement of complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions in a dynamic environmen...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate on innovative solutions, analyze user requirements, and ensure high-quality software performance in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions and resolve softwar...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and enhancement of complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions and optimize performance acr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineer, focusing on backend development and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate solutions for a mission-driven project, while enjoyin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by leading the architecture for cutting-edge POS technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable solutions while driving modernization and innovati...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$86K - $134K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of physical security and data analytics. Collaborate on modernizing access control systems and delivering insightful dashboards that enhance operational efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $93K *

Champion customer engagement by leveraging technical expertise to identify and implement innovative IoT solutions, enhancing operational efficiency across various industries. Collaborate with sales te...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing customer solutions through technical leadership. As a Solutions Architect, you'll design scalable architectures, guide stakeholders, and leverage Snowflake t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovative solutions as a System Engineer, driving client success through technology implementation and project management. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and enhance clie...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion system integration and product upgrades as an early-career engineer. Collaborate with senior engineers to transform stakeholder needs into technical requirements, ensuring successful design a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Drive the architecture and automation of core IT systems, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and support executives in a fast-paced envi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement AI-driven tools for automating network management across Amazon's global fulfillment centers, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$139K - $184K *

Drive success by collaborating closely with sales teams to engage and support customers while managing technical sales, optimizing product development, and enhancing the sales approach through innovat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.