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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$148K - $201K *

Take ownership of complex, cross-functional programs, driving delivery and alignment across teams. Leverage technical expertise to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and ensure high-quality outcomes...

Today

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

$145K - $185K *

Lead and inspire engineering teams to deliver high-quality digital products, ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $275K *

Empower innovation by leading a multi-disciplinary team to develop cutting-edge training and logistics solutions for F-35 programs. Drive performance, champion continuous improvement, and enhance team...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $183K *

Transform operational technology initiatives by managing integrated portfolios, ensuring governance, funding, and seamless transitions to operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $208K *

Lead the integration of Operational Technology & Engineering initiatives, ensuring cohesive governance and execution across critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance reliability...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of platform engineering by leading a diverse group of engineers to build secure, self-service solutions that enhance developer experience and operational excellen...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining creative program management. You'll oversee complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results while optimizing workflows and enhancing collaboration acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $175K *

Lead the creative program management efforts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality projects across various marketing initiatives. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration within a dynam...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $217K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing software engineering team that delivers mission-critical internal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive technical excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $165K *

Transform the future of IoT connectivity by leading chipset and module enablement, guiding developers through the NB-IoT NTN journey, and optimizing solutions for real-world applications seamlessly...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$138K - $165K *

Empower a high-performing RF hardware engineering team to deliver innovative, manufacturable electronics for advanced communication systems, ensuring technical excellence and timely production across...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$218K - $266K *

Drive the development of high-performance RF hardware by leading a skilled team, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery from design to production while fostering a culture of engineering ri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower security engineering teams to build scalable tools that enhance product security. Lead cross-functional collaboration, drive strategic initiatives, and cultivate a high-performing team to miti...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Systems Engineers dedicated to designing, integrating, and maintaining complex systems for national defense. Collaborate across multiple domains to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop innovative digital and systems engineering solutions for complex defense systems, enhancing the U.S. Navy's capabilities through strategic technica...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead transformation in AI deployment by optimizing customer workflows from pre-sale to post-sale. Collaborate in technical success, manage integrations, and drive adoption to ensure impactful AI solut...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to lead a dynamic team of systems engineers, balancing hands-on technical execution with strategic management. Drive innovative solutions in identity management, endpoint security...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $217K *

Join us to lead engineering teams in designing and delivering core custody platforms, ensuring quality and compliance in a complex financial services environment while driving innovation and moderniza...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $265K *

Drive the development of seamless integrations for security platforms, leading a team to deliver high-quality, reliable products that enhance customer security stacks and ensure compatibility with evo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $167K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace software solutions by leading skilled engineers in developing and integrating innovative software for mission-critical applications. Drive technical excellence...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of aerospace software by leading an innovative team of engineers. Drive solutions, ensure quality, and foster collaborative development in a high-performing environment focused on mis...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Systems Engineering by embedding with customer-focused groups to gather insights, define needs, and develop robust requirements. Collaborate across functions t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in cloud security engineering by managing a team of experts to design and implement robust security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring compliance and operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $350K *

Lead the charge in scaling an established engineering team, focusing on enhancing the resilience and reliability of distributed financial systems while collaborating across functions to deliver strate...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in Systems Engineering, leading a talented group to enhance processes and deliver innovative solutions across projects. Inspire and mentor engineers while en...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.