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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$90K - $110K *

Support critical infrastructure security by engaging with customers, demonstrating solutions, and guiding operationalization. Collaborate with teams to enhance product proficiency and drive business g...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $274K *

Join a team that's redefining data solutions by guiding enterprise customers through technical evaluations and implementations, ensuring they maximize the value of the dbt platform while fostering str...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Elevate customer platforms by leveraging technical expertise to ensure seamless deployment, high availability, and operational excellence of Ateme products across critical production environments and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $100K *

Drive innovative solutions for complex network challenges while enhancing system performance and security. Collaborate with clients to troubleshoot and implement effective network configurations in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $220K *

Manage and enhance complex operational data flows, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate with mission customers to analyze and transform raw data, while improving processing and distribu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational data flows through innovative solutions. Collaborate with mission customers to analyze and transform data, ensuring security and compliance while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing technical sales support, leading solution design, and engaging with customers to deliver tailored networking solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to drive success i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $126K *

Transform the IT landscape by guiding and managing technology products through their life cycle, ensuring effective collaboration across departments while mentoring staff and driving innovation in a d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for semiconductor systems by deploying and integrating technology in customer environments. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $225K *

Transform your career by leveraging your software engineering expertise to develop and enhance complex systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $225K *

Unlock potential by developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies in a collaborative environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $225K *

Engage in developing and enhancing complex software systems through innovative solutions, while ensuring adherence to design requirements and best practices. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $225K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software capabilities for high-impact projects focusing on data manipul...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive system reliability and user satisfaction by supporting complex applications, diagnosing issues, and collaborating across teams to enhance processes and improve technical systems in a dynamic inv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through scalable AWS cloud infrastructure. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll design, automate, and optimize cloud environments, collaborating with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's enhancing security through DevOps for Zero Trust Identity Management. Support automated deployments, maintain configurations, and collaborate with senior engineers to ensure robust...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $300K *

Architect secure AI solutions for U.S. federal agencies, leading technical discovery and deployment. Collaborate with stakeholders to define compliance and integration strategies, shaping the future o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $290K *

Champion the design and evolution of secure, scalable network architectures across diverse environments, ensuring robust connectivity and integration while leading complex deployments and collaboratin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $149K *

Take ownership of IAM/PAM systems, driving strategy and implementation for human and AI identities. Leverage expertise in SailPoint, BeyondTrust, and Microsoft Entra to enhance security and governance...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of technical sales leadership by managing a team of Solutions Engineers, enhancing enterprise adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring technical wins through strategic part...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI engineering by driving the adoption of AI-assisted practices across product teams. Collaborate closely to enhance developer productivity, software quality, a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Pioneer AI-driven engineering practices, enhancing productivity and quality across teams. Collaborate closely to integrate AI workflows, establish reusable patterns, and ensure governance while drivin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leveraging your MBSE expertise to support critical defense projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that address complex challenges for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial planning by architecting and building connected models. Lead technical direction and empower FP&A colleagues to enhance forecasting and analysis thro...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming procurement solutions by leveraging deep domain expertise and consultative selling skills. Collaborate with sales and product teams to drive competitive positioning and...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.