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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$200K - $250K *

Develop advanced systems engineering solutions by leading requirements governance, interface management, and technical documentation for complex training systems, fostering collaboration to achieve qu...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Innovate and optimize production infrastructure by leveraging AI tools and Terraform. Collaborate with product teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate processes, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Execute the design and development of BMC software solutions, ensuring high quality and reliability through code reviews and testing. Collaborate on firmware implementation and maintain comprehensive...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $149K *

Architect innovative solutions at the intersection of technology and finance. Lead the design of secure, scalable architectures, ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving operational e...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $149K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading the design and delivery of secure, scalable architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure alignment with...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer and maintain critical Windows and SQL Server systems supporting a Citrix VDI environment. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with federal sta...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $249K *

Lead the charge in building and mentoring a regional team of product SMEs, driving technical wins across diverse product groups while collaborating with sales leadership to optimize engagement and enh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to empower clients with innovative data center solutions, aligning technology investments with business goals through expert consultation, design, and strategic guidance in a dynamic, co...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $319K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by leading a dynamic team of Solutions Engineers. Drive partner engagement, foster relationships, and execute strategic initiatives to enhance per...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $162K *

Shape the future of enterprise applications by leading design and development efforts, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable solutions that enhance business oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $188K *

Champion growth by driving infrastructure sales in Healthcare and Corporate accounts. Leverage AI, cloud, and storage solutions to enhance customer value and expand Lenovo's market presence through st...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $186K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that enhance business operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $178K *

Innovate enterprise-scale applications as a Staff Engineer II, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and support scalable technology solutions that enhance business operations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative technical solutions, guiding customers through complex digital transformations, and enhancing software capabilities within a collaborative environ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $230K *

Architect system-level requirements and verification plans for a complex aerospace program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coherent design and integration across multiple engineerin...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Systems Engineer, driving the Cyclops Interceptor Program. Oversee system requirements, architecture, and verification planning, ensuring cohesive integration across mult...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$92K - $161K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions, collaborating across multiple teams to enhance security and meet enterprise requirem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to operate and enhance physical security systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across global sites. Collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver upgrades and mai...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative design solutions for advanced Coolant Distribution Units, leading cross-functional teams to tackle complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality products in a dynamic enviro...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$176K - $200K *

Unlock potential by partnering with product teams to embed security in software development. Drive secure practices, conduct reviews, and enhance security frameworks while addressing emerging threats...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion a culture of automation and continuous delivery by managing AWS infrastructure and developing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with software teams to enhance deployment practices and ensure optim...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion enterprise support excellence by architecting a new function, diagnosing complex issues across security identity stacks, automating workflows, and driving customer success in a high-impact, c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform finance operations through AI by driving impactful demos and leading technical discovery. Collaborate with finance teams to build agents that streamline workflows, enhancing effectiveness an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Design and oversee tailored security architectures for government clients, ensuring integration of threat intelligence and compliance within Cyware's platform. Collaborate on use cases, empower teams...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining autonomous defense systems. You'll design, build, and optimize mission-critical applications, ensuring real-time performance and security across the full software stack i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.