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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$125K - $160K *

Shape the future of national security by delivering innovative systems engineering solutions for overhead persistent infrared missions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and multi-domain in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $160K *

Empower your career with a pivotal systems engineering role, supporting advanced OPIR mission management within the NRO. Collaborate across domains to enhance ground architecture and drive innovative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Lead the integration of complex defense solutions by translating tactical requirements into innovative products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and drive market adopti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading systems engineering efforts in developing, integrating, and testing secure enterprise infrastructure and products, while ensuring compliance with industry...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of legal and security solutions by developing scalable, secure applications. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance compliance functions and deliver high-performance systems...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $239K *

Champion a high-performing software engineering team to deliver scalable cloud and data solutions. Drive execution, operational excellence, and team leadership while ensuring high-quality, on-time del...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $239K *

Lead a software engineering team to deliver scalable cloud and data solutions. Drive execution, team performance, and operational excellence while collaborating with technical leaders to ensure high-q...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $239K *

Manage a high-performing software engineering team delivering scalable cloud solutions. Drive execution, operational excellence, and team leadership while ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in customer success by guiding clients through the implementation and adoption of solutions, ensuring satisfaction and continuous value from products while collaborating with cross-fun...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to design cutting-edge connectivity for data centers, transforming customer requirements into robust infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$138K - $165K *

Unlock potential by designing robust connectivity solutions for data centers, translating customer needs into actionable infrastructure plans. Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to ensure seamle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful project execution by overseeing multi-level teams and managing financial operations, schedules, and resources across concurrent engineering and manufacturing projects while ensuring c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $115K *

Elevate digital collaboration by designing and maintaining SharePoint sites, workflows, and dashboards. Ensure user-focused solutions comply with Army IT policies while enhancing operational efficienc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $203K *

Lead a software development team to enhance system performance, manage projects, and drive functional excellence. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software prod...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $196K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading a dynamic team to develop mission-critical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality backend services while fostering collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Architect innovative solutions as a Senior Solutions Engineer, driving technical excellence in public sector engagements. Collaborate with clients to demonstrate product value, lead RFP responses, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $204K *

Unlock innovation by leading software engineering efforts, focusing on design, development, and verification of complex avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product qua...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $210K *

Drive innovative systems engineering solutions by managing requirements, developing documentation, and coordinating cross-discipline efforts to ensure system integrity and compliance with DoD standard...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $155K *

Lead the planning and execution of complex technical programs, ensuring effective coordination of data requirements and test activities to enhance electronic warfare capabilities for U.S. Air Force ra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts, guiding design and integration of complex systems, and ensuring alignment with technical requirements and architectures. Collaborate across tea...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading technical planning and system integration, ensuring effective solutions throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate on complex analyses to transform customer requiremen...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by managing complex SAP S/4 projects, driving innovative solutions, and collaborating with business users to enhance financial systems in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a high-performing team to design and optimize data processing systems for autonomous vehicles, balancing operational excellence with innovative cloud architecture and AI/ML integration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge data processing systems for autonomous vehicles. Lead a high-performing engineering team, driving technical strategy and optimizing cloud infrastructure for ef...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage AI in enhancing application security. You'll assess vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and shape AI security strategies, driving innovation in a fast-paced environment w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.