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 - $120K *

Support daily operations by actively managing enterprise systems and networks. Partner with us to analyze and resolve technical issues, develop corrective actions, and optimize new technologies, enhan...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $128K *

Optimize project delivery by overseeing complex data center construction, ensuring fiscal performance, technical quality, and stakeholder coordination from initiation to closeout while maintaining saf...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $116K *

Manage complex data center construction projects, ensuring fiscal performance, technical quality, and stakeholder coordination from initiation to closeout while maintaining safety and documentation st...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$72K - $115K *

Elevate network operations by troubleshooting and optimizing a global data center network. Lead incident response, enhance processes, and drive automation initiatives while collaborating with engineer...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $115K *

Support advanced network operations by troubleshooting and optimizing a global data center network. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the modernization of SLED organizations by guiding them through technical evaluations and deployments of GitLab's DevSecOps platform, ensuring compliance and enhancing service delivery across...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in missile defense technologies. As a Systems Engineer II, you'll plan and execute complex integration and verification tests, contributing to cutting-edge projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of manufacturing and technology. Collaborate with sales teams to address customer challenges in OT/IT integration, showcasing how our platform delivers value th...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Elevate business systems solutions by leading end-to-end design and implementation across NetSuite, Salesforce, and integrated applications, ensuring alignment with operational and financial processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by enhancing manufacturing processes and equipment for cable products. Collaborate with teams to solve production challenges, improve efficiency, and drive cost reductions in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sales Engineer, bridging sales and tech. Showcase AI solutions through engaging demos, collaborate with product teams, and drive customer success in the property management se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $320K *

Shape the future of AI by leading technical partnerships and designing integrated solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive customer success and influence product roadmaps in a dynamic, r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a software engineer, driving innovative web applications for Off-Site Manufacturing. Collaborate with project managers, implement effective solutions, and take ownership of pr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Help us design and deliver innovative data and AI solutions that transform complex data into actionable insights, supporting critical decisions across various sectors while leading technical standards...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise network architecture by leading LAN migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions to Cisco SDA fabric. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute plans, manage changes...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $148K *

Transform operations by ensuring optimal data center infrastructure performance. Collaborate with teams to deploy hardware, troubleshoot issues, and maintain critical systems, driving innovation in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovation by leading enterprise IAM architecture and automation strategies. Enhance security, streamline identity services, and integrate AI-driven solutions to optimize operational efficiency...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the architecture and automation of enterprise IAM platforms to enhance security and efficiency. Lead AI capabilities and identity orchestration, driving innovation in identity governance acros...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $198K *

Lead the charge in building AI platform capabilities that power next-gen experiences, enabling teams to create scalable systems and multi-step workflows. Collaborate with engineers to develop reliable...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovation by enhancing our cloud infrastructure and automating operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-powered solutions and ensure software reliability in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager to lead TDP SQL, enhancing data reliability and performance while mentoring engineers. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$59K - $106K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative electric utility design projects. Collaborate with clients and a skilled team to deliver high-quality solutions for complex distribution systems, ensuring saf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $207K *

Transform the future of national security by architecting innovative cloud solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring mission-critical success for intelligence co...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $240K *

Elevate your career by designing and building robust distributed systems. Tackle complex challenges in a hands-on role, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring engineers and driving archi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.