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 *

Manage the on-site network engineering for OT initiatives, ensuring secure and resilient network architectures are implemented in manufacturing environments while supporting operational readiness and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a critical role in securing cloud environments for U.S. government operations. Design, implement, and optimize protections for sensitive data in both regulated and multi-cloud in...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by driving hands-on software evaluations and integrations in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts to assess and onboard innovative technologies, ensuring operational r...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Develop innovative software solutions to enhance client capabilities, collaborating across teams to deliver effective applications while navigating unique deployment challenges and limited resources...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading innovative electrical designs for Data Center projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor emerging talent, and ensure compliance with industry standards while del...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Lead a team of engineers to drive innovative projects, engage in hands-on technical work, and ensure seamless operations while managing personnel development and performance appraisals in a dynamic en...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cyber landscape by leveraging your expertise in network engineering. Collaborate with a diverse team to identify targeting strategies and support mission-critical systems in a secure env...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to develop innovative robotic solutions for diverse applications, focusing on integration and customer needs. Collaborate with partners to design, demonstrate, and implement cutting-edge techn...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise cloud data security solutions. Collaborate with clients to identify needs, deliver technical demonstrations, and manage cross-functional resources to achieve sus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

The Senior Software Engineer will join a dynamic team at Arch, focusing on building an AI-driven analytics platform for HVAC contractors to promote energy-efficient technologies. This role involves en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $183K *

Empower Defense customers by designing and implementing mission-critical ArcGIS Enterprise solutions. Leverage your expertise to translate operational challenges into effective geospatial workflows an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the integration of advanced weapons systems, collaborating with government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure mission success from concept to deployment, while leadi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare through cloud solutions, driving modernization and interoperability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable Azure arc...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud migration initiatives, designing secure Azure architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance healthcare int...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $126K *

Deliver innovative software solutions by collaborating in an agile team, utilizing technologies like Java, React, and PostgreSQL. Design, develop, and test integrations while ensuring effective commun...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $206K *

Elevate progress at a dynamic software development program by managing monthly reporting, bridging teams and customers, and ensuring accurate status updates. Leverage your SDLC and Scrum expertise to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by designing innovative virtualization platforms and systems for engineering research. Collaborate with researchers to create secure, high-performance lab environments, driving...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by architecting and enhancing next-gen research platforms, driving automation and reliability to provide researchers with cutting-edge tools. Collaborate in a dynamic environment brid...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $150K *

Shape the future of security solutions by guiding complex Managed Services integrations. Collaborate with teams to align customer strategies, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance, while leading techn...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to cloud migration efforts by designing secure, scalable Azure architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical healthcare applica...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to drive systems engineering excellence in Army Aviation programs. Leverage your expertise in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to ensure requirements traceability, conduct analyses...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $215K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in technical operations, leading live demos and managing content for Solutions Engineering. Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent, high-quality demonstrat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead innovative design solutions as a Senior Design Engineer, transforming client needs into actionable broadcast system designs. Collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure pro...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Champion security and operational resilience by enhancing controls, managing risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective cybersecurity solutions that support business productivit...

1 week ago

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

$57K - $108K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of missile defense technologies. As a Systems Engineer I, you'll plan and execute complex integration and verification tests, contributing to innovative solutions...

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.