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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$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure Linux infrastructures. Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure reliable environments that support mission-critical applicati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$210K - $300K *

Lead innovative solutions by architecting custom manufacturing systems across diverse applications, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance production efficiency and drive impactful results in...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in transforming technical capabilities into customer value, driving sales growth through effective engagement with clients. Shape tailored solutions and manage the sales cycle from dis...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing business systems integration. Collaborate closely with Accounting to develop and support JD Edwards Orchestrations, leveraging modern technologies and AI tool...

6 days ago

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

$125K - $145K *

Join our team to drive the development and operation of features that enhance educators' capabilities for managing English Learner programs, working full-stack from design through deployment and beyon...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building impactful software features that enhance educators' management of English Learner programs, taking ownership from design to operation in a full-stack environment utilizing...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$121K - $181K *

Lead critical infrastructure modernization initiatives, analyzing enterprise-scale compute and storage assets for national security projects. Shape data-driven recommendations to optimize workloads an...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of identity security by leading enablement programs that empower sales teams with essential knowledge and skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance training and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing enterprise identity solutions, ensuring secure access across cloud and hybrid environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion growth by leveraging your engineering expertise to drive sales, build relationships, and expand market presence in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with teams to create impactful strategies a...

St. Paul, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $131K *

Unlock potential by providing innovative solutions to technical challenges, collaborating with a diverse team, and engaging with complex data systems while adhering to organizational standards and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $152K *

Innovate in AI Inference Networking by engaging with open-source communities. Collaborate globally to enhance product features, evaluate technologies, and advocate best practices, driving the future o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Develop robust software solutions for Edge Infrastructure, enabling seamless content distribution across Apple's global services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance systems, architecture, and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Lead enterprise network engineering efforts, ensuring robust design, configuration, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-q...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise network solutions by designing, configuring, and maintaining robust LAN/WAN infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and security acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $126K *

Join a team driving power automation solutions through hands-on consulting, project management, and customer engagement while ensuring technical excellence and safety in power management systems. This...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $126K *

Pioneer advanced power automation solutions by integrating expertise on-site, leading complex projects across mission-critical environments while mentoring junior engineers and maximizing customer sat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that leverages mechanical engineering expertise to design and enhance innovative products. Collaborate with a skilled group of engineers to deliver effective solutions and contribute to pr...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$163K - $245K *

Optimize enterprise application delivery and security solutions by partnering with key stakeholders to design and implement modern architectures across multi-cloud environments, driving innovation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise asset management by architecting innovative solutions on the IBM Maximo platform. Leverage your expertise to enhance facility maintenance operations and drive...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining robust integration architectures across diverse data sources, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability for supply chain operations while enhancing s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $245K *

Unlock advanced threat detection and incident response capabilities. Shape the security landscape by architecting and managing robust solutions to protect mission-critical systems in a dynamic environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K *

Transform enterprise network architecture by providing strategic design and technical leadership. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, scalability, and performance for a DoD agency's WAN and em...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K *

Drive enterprise network architecture and modernization strategies, providing technical leadership and design expertise for a DoD agency's WAN and emerging technologies. Collaborate with teams to enha...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $228K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise network architecture and modernization strategies. Provide technical guidance and design expertise to enhance security, scalability, and performance for a DoD age...

4 days 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.