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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$142K - $218K *
Transform client relationships by leveraging technical expertise to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring successful implementation and optimization of products while collaborating with internal teams...
2 weeks ago
$89K - $116K *
Transform systems engineering processes to support innovative space missions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle, ensuring mission success from design and integration...
Reposted 1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of maritime technology by designing and managing sophisticated systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and reliability while mentoring junior engineers and driving in...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that drives technical leadership in customer security transformations, ensuring solution fit and value realization throughout the customer lifecycle. You'll engage with senior stakeholders...
4 weeks ago
Software Integration Engineer 4 (SIE - 4)
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your extensive Linux expertise and system administration skills. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance automation and metrics management, driving efficiency and inn...
6 days ago
Implementation & Escalations Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Support the enhancement and stability of software through complex integrations and troubleshooting. Engage cross-functionally to resolve escalated issues and optimize workflows, driving customer succe...
Reposted 1 week ago
$155K - $165K *
Innovate solutions as a Lead Solutions Architect, guiding technical delivery across full-stack development and automation. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, secure solutions that meet client...
2 weeks ago
Director, ServiceNow Architect & Technical Delivery
$140K - $180K *
Empower teams by leading the technical vision and delivery standards for ServiceNow. Drive high-quality implementations across engagements while mentoring talent and collaborating with management to e...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Integration Engineer 4 (SIE - 4)
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex systems through expert Linux administration and automation. Engage in hands-on tasks while leveraging Python and C to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to optimi...
6 days ago
$154K - $231K *
Join our dynamic Solution Architecture team to develop innovative demo solutions for Workday Financials. Enhance business operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive impactful custo...
4 weeks ago
$154K - $231K *
Join a team that's redefining financial solutions! Work closely with product experts to develop compelling demos, support strategic opportunities, and influence product improvements while enhancing yo...
4 weeks ago
$154K - $231K *
Bring your expertise to a dynamic Solution Architecture team, driving innovative solutions for Workday's Financials products. Collaborate globally with cross-functional teams to shape product messagin...
4 weeks ago
Lead Pre-Sales Solutioner - Sales Engineer (FS)
$124K - $201K *
Unlock potential by leading comprehensive technical sales strategies, driving innovative solutions across cloud and infrastructure services, and engaging clients as a trusted advisor to deliver compet...
Reposted 1 week ago
$140K - $175K *
Join a team that's dedicated to securing and optimizing IT systems in a regulated aerospace environment. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft 365, compliance, and security to enhance enterprise operat...
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Manufacturing Solutions Engineer
$90K - $125K *
Join a team that's redefining manufacturing operations through technology by addressing inefficiencies and unlocking potential. Collaborate directly with customers to deliver tailored solutions that d...
Reposted 5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion customer success by owning technical escalations, diagnosing issues, and collaborating with engineering to enhance support processes for enterprise clients, ensuring seamless integration and...
4 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining technical support for enterprise customers. You'll own escalations, advocate for clients, and build scalable processes while collaborating with engineering to enhance our...
4 days ago
$71K - $97K *
Engage in hands-on support of automated warehouse systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with technical teams to troubleshoot and maintain complex electro-mechanical systems, drivi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Security Platform Engineer
$145K - $175K *
Drive cloud infrastructure and security operations, ensuring platform reliability and incident response. Lead technical initiatives across multi-cloud environments, enhancing security posture and oper...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Structural
$120K - $145K *
Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Core Applications
$110K - $130K *
Join as a Staff Software Engineer, guiding the technical direction of our Core Applications. Collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and own features from design to delivery, ensuring high quality and...
3 weeks ago
Senior Systems Engineer - Washington, D.C.
$120K - $145K *
Champion the future of naval defense by providing systems engineering support for the Virginia Class Submarine Program. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance submarine capabilities and e...
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Senior Systems Engineer - Washington, D.C.
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of naval defense by providing critical systems engineering support for the Virginia Class Submarine Program. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance s...
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$114K - $190K *
Engineer robust data solutions by designing, optimizing, and managing data pipelines in a Big Data environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance data lifecycle processes and support AI/ML workflows...
1 week ago
Security and Operations Engineer
$86K - $198K *
Transform security operations by enhancing cloud infrastructure, automating security processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust protection and compliance against emergin...
1 week ago
What is a Solutions Engineer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.