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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$112K - $257K *

Empower our team as a lead full stack developer, driving innovative solutions and guiding a talented group to enhance systems and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior full stack developer, guiding technical decisions and delivering end-to-end solutions. Elevate development standards, mentor peers, and tackle complex challenges in an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $163K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing internal systems for optimal HR processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless functionality and continuous improvement, while providing excepti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $181K *

Empower innovative solutions by architecting and integrating complex systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance mission outcomes through advanced engineering practices and digital transformatio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in security and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and innovation while taking ownership of impactful projects in a dynamic...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$298K - $377K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of connectivity for Service Providers across the Americas. Mentor a high-impact team, bridge business goals with technology, and drive innovative solutions that e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$298K - $377K *

Join a dynamic team as a Solutions Engineering Leader, driving strategic growth and innovation in the Americas Service Provider sector. Mentor top talent, bridge technology and business goals, and sha...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$298K - $377K *

Shape the future of connectivity by leading a high-impact Solutions Engineering team. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and bridge technology with business goals for Service Provider custome...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$298K - $377K *

Champion the future of connectivity by leading a high-impact Solutions Engineering team. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and bridge technology with business goals for Service Provider cust...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$298K - $377K *

Champion the future of connectivity by leading a high-impact Solutions Engineering team, bridging business goals with cutting-edge technology for Service Provider customers across the Americas. Drive...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate security standards by conducting thorough assessments and reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify risks, and implementing effective remediation strategies for AI and app...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate security solutions by conducting assessments, threat modeling, and reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and provide actionable guidance, ensuring robust security...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $128K *

Unlock potential by leading the Tenable stack for a global network, ensuring robust vulnerability management and security across an Intelligence Community enterprise. Collaborate with a skilled team t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $111K *

Join a mission-driven team to engineer and secure endpoint solutions in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to protect enterprise systems while collaborating with vendors and customers to e...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $128K *

Empower industries by bridging cutting-edge IoT technology with operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to drive customer success while enhancing logistics, safety, and sustainability through...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in identifying and documenting technology requirements for critical cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with mission goals and stakeholder needs while facilitating effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $142K *

Design and develop structural engineering solutions for modular data centers. Oversee vendor collaboration, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local codes, delivering repeatable desi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Shape the future of application security by leading vulnerability management and driving technical direction across diverse systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and ensure rob...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to processing and analyzing complex flight test data. Leverage your expertise in avionics and data analysis to support critical defense projects, ensuring system performan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by ensuring the reliability and performance of a cutting-edge microservices platform. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance Open Source Intelligence capabilities across the Def...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $295K *

Pioneer innovative application security strategies and vulnerability management programs, driving impactful change in a high-visibility role that balances broad influence with deep technical expertise...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate at the forefront of data analytics by driving technical presales, engaging with customers, and delivering tailored solutions that enhance business agility and insights. Collaborate with cross...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.