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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$100K - $125K *

Advance your career as a Systems Engineer, enhancing our global IT infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage Windows servers, cloud technologies, and automation in a fast-paced environ...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $200K *

Shape the future of developer experience by designing and operating self-service systems that enhance productivity and reduce toil. Collaborate across teams to implement AI-driven SDLC models, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $181K *

Innovate solutions that enhance the Developer Platform, streamlining tooling and automation for engineers. As a Software Engineer, you'll design self-service systems and implement AI-driven SDLC model...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing self-service systems that enhance developer productivity and streamline AI-driven software development processes, ensuring quality and compliance across engineering teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $152K *

Join a team that's redefining developer experience by designing and operating self-service systems. You'll enhance automation and AI-driven SDLC practices, empowering engineers to innovate efficiently...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $218K *

Drive innovation in developer experience by designing self-service systems that enhance productivity and reduce toil. Collaborate across teams to implement AI-driven SDLC models, ensuring quality and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $270K *

Lead critical systems engineering efforts, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Monitor system health, manage incidents, and provide effective communication and reporting. Shape the future of...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Elevate application security by identifying vulnerabilities and collaborating with development teams to implement secure coding practices, ensuring the reliability of mission-critical federal applicat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team as you support senior Release Train Engineers in enhancing collaboration and coordination across the F-35 program, while developing your skills in release management and Agile meth...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $232K *

Drive customer success by integrating innovative technology solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and establishing strategic partnerships. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentati...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert administration and operational support for Azure Data Lake, ensuring optimal performance and security while leveraging your skills in Python, SQL, and PowerShel...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as an Identity Operations Engineer, where you'll manage identity lifecycle operations, automate processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining the annuities landscape by providing innovative solutions. As a key technical advisor, you'll collaborate with clients and internal teams to design impactful solutions th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion systems engineering efforts for a Navigation and Positioning project, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with DO-278 guidelines while enhancing system integrity an...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead integration efforts for modernizing space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through advanced systems architecture and collaboration across engineering disciplines to enhance operational cap...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $170K *

Transform enterprise security by leading IAM solutions across platforms like Okta and Microsoft Entra ID. Drive modernization initiatives, enhance access governance, and mentor engineers to elevate op...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead facilities engineering and maintenance operations across multiple sites, ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and mentoring staff. Drive continuous improvement and emergency response stra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by developing and automating infrastructure solutions in a secure environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system reliability and streamline operations using cutti...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $156K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing automation workflows, ensuring high-quality code, and mentoring junior engineers while supporting production environments and optimizing performance across...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower engineering excellence by defining objectives, guiding initiatives, and driving performance. Lead teams to innovate, optimize processes, and ensure product quality while fostering effective co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth as you lead engineering efforts, ensuring high standards and effective delivery while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Your leadershi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$244K - $409K *

Drive the development of a global SME organization, leading regional teams to enhance technical selling and product direction. Transform ambiguity into structure while mentoring leaders and collaborat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while driving continuous impro...

Puerto Rico, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate solution design for scalable, cloud-based SaaS platforms, engaging with stakeholders to translate complex needs into actionable strategies while fostering innovation in higher education tec...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as you support the Air Force's modernization efforts through software engineering, collaborating across teams to enhance system performance and mission effectiveness in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.