Solutions Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Solutions Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Solutions Engineering Managers lead teams that connect technical products with customer needs, helping organizations evaluate, implement, and get value from complex solutions.

What Does a Solutions Engineering Manager Do?

Solutions Engineering Managers guide pre-sales or customer-facing technical teams. They partner with sales, product, and customer success leaders to shape solutions, support demonstrations and proofs of concept, and ensure technical recommendations address business requirements. Depending on the organization, the role may also include hiring, coaching, team planning, and contributing to go-to-market strategy.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a blend of technical expertise, customer communication, and leadership. Useful strengths include solution architecture, discovery and requirements analysis, presentation skills, strategic account support, and the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes. Experience managing or mentoring engineers and collaborating across departments is often valuable.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Solutions Engineering Managers work across industries such as software, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise technology. Career progression may lead to senior or director-level solutions engineering roles, sales engineering leadership, or broader technical go-to-market positions. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Solutions Engineering Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for salary details, location, experience expectations, and team scope, then focus your search on roles that match your leadership background and technical strengths.

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$130K - $155K *

Optimize and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Drive automation and collaborate with teams to design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$256K - $333K *

Drive innovation as a Senior AI/ML Engineer, transforming concepts into scalable systems. Lead technical decisions, mentor peers, and develop hands-on solutions in a collaborative environment focused...

San Jose, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Elevate next-gen AI and cloud hardware systems by leading architecture for high-performance networking platforms, integrating compute and networking technologies to meet evolving customer demands, whi...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $93K *

Champion customer engagement by leveraging technical expertise to identify and implement innovative IoT solutions, enhancing operational efficiency across various industries. Collaborate with sales te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $300K *

Champion the evolution of a high-volume data platform, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while mentoring senior engineers and driving innovative AI...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by engaging with clients to design and implement innovative technical solutions. Leverage your expertise in APIs and customer collaboration to drive impactful results in a fast-pac...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Elevate your career by engaging with B2B clients to design and implement innovative technical solutions that enhance life-saving technologies, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance in...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $136K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing high-performance systems that ensure security and reliability at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize solutions that...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive AI security product marketing initiatives, focusing on buyer insights, competitive analysis, and effective sales enablement. Collaborate on launches and con...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic Managed Services Engineering Team to enhance customer satisfaction, optimize operations, and drive continuous service improvement while fostering strong relationships with clients and p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $240K *

Drive enterprise success by partnering with Sales to address complex security and risk challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading solution design and customer validation while translating technic...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $225K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex, cross-functional programs that drive innovation in consumer energy products. Collaborate with diverse teams to establish frameworks, manage risks, and ensure suc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $286K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering efforts in backend technologies and AI-native applications, driving innovation and operational excellence while mentoring top talent and fostering a culture...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Drive platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and champion DevOps practices to enhance inno...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $105K *

Lead strategic recruitment efforts for engineering and architecture roles, partnering with hiring managers to cultivate talent pipelines and engage passive candidates through innovative sourcing techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management to develop industry standards and reports. Collaborate with working groups to drive best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $230K *

Champion innovative solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex security challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading technical discovery and delivering impactful demonstrations that conn...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $211K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to build and maintain production platforms, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring system reliability and integration with IT Sec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $164K *

Transform electrical engineering workflows by leading AI-driven automation projects. Manage multiple scopes, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Markham, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead network engineering efforts to enhance tactical capabilities in air defense systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure secure information exchange and compliance across all phase...

Huntsville, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing in B2B SaaS. Collaborate closely with sales and product teams to craft compelling narratives, build essential sales tools, and drive successful product...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through expert management of software solutions, ensuring exceptional service delivery and operational excellence in public safety environmen...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $200K *

Elevate the engineering department by driving delivery, managing teams, and ensuring production quality. Lead hands-on development while fostering innovation in AI-driven systems to enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $236K *

Join a team that shapes the future of technical sales by leading solution design, driving customer engagement, and simplifying complex challenges to enhance business value and customer confidence in i...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Solutions Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Solutions Engineering Manager leads technical customer-facing teams that help customers assess and adopt products. The role often includes solution design, demonstrations, proof-of-concept support, cross-functional collaboration, and team development.

  • What qualifications are common for Solutions Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many roles call for substantial technical or solutions engineering experience, strong customer-facing communication, and a record of mentoring or managing teams. Familiarity with the employer’s technology and industry can also be important.

  • How much do Solutions Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary information.

  • Where do Solutions Engineering Managers work?question toggle

    They are commonly employed by software, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise technology companies, though the role can exist in other industries with complex products or services.

  • What is the difference between a Solutions Engineering Manager and a Sales Engineering Manager?question toggle

    The titles can overlap. Both roles typically lead technical teams supporting customer evaluations and sales processes. The exact scope depends on the company, including whether the team also supports implementation, customer success, or broader solution strategy.