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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$192K - $278K *

Champion complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leveraging technical expertise to drive cross-functional collaboration, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of innovative networking solutions tha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading complex product initiatives across technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic direction into actionable plans, ensuring measurable out...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$166K - $220K *

Join us to build cutting-edge ML infrastructure for autonomous perception systems, enhancing training and data platforms across defense technology. Collaborate with engineering teams to innovate and o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$228K - $273K *

Oversee a dynamic team of engineers to enhance edge delivery systems, driving innovation in Varnish technology and ensuring optimal performance across global platforms while fostering a collaborative...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $273K *

Lead and inspire a distributed team of engineers focused on Varnish internals and edge caching systems. Manage project execution, foster team growth, and ensure high platform performance while collabo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $273K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of edge delivery by leading a talented group of engineers. Drive innovation in low-latency systems and enhance platform performance while fostering a collaborativ...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $290K *

Shape the technical direction of a geospatial platform, building scalable systems and APIs that enhance location-aware experiences across products, while collaborating with teams to drive innovation a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of vehicle programs by managing schedules, risks, and cross-functional coordination. Ensure alignment between technical leadership and program commitments while providing clear update...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by leading strategic AI/ML initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and interfacing with senior leadership in a mission-critical environment. Drive project success from conc...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Lead the development and maintenance of data classification policies, ensuring effective metadata tagging and permission enforcement across workflows. Engage in automating sensitive data discovery and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining data classification policies, ensuring effective metadata tagging and permission enforcement across workflows while integrating advanced data governance s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by bridging technical needs with innovative AI, robotics, and autonomous driving solutions. Lead projects from discovery to delivery, ensuring scalable, effective solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in supporting the USAF's next-gen ICBM program by managing requirements, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders while fostering a productive team environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in logistics control tower operations, ensuring supplier readiness and data accuracy. Oversee daily reviews, performance reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supply...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate with us to enhance logistics control tower operations, ensuring supplier readiness and data accuracy. Lead cross-functional teams in managing performance, reporting, and continuous improve...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Drive logistics excellence by managing supplier readiness and analytics for a dedicated Control Tower. Oversee data integrity, performance reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supp...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Lead logistics control tower operations, ensuring supplier readiness and data accuracy. Manage cross-functional teams to enhance performance reporting, exception management, and operational efficiency...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Drive logistics control tower operations, ensuring supplier readiness and data accuracy. Oversee daily reviews, performance reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supply chain effici...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, guiding sales teams with expert network security advice, conducting training sessions, and supporting customer needs while driving professional services...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in transforming public safety operations with innovative sUAS solutions. Collaborate with agencies to deliver tailored drone technology, ensuring seamless integration and impactful dep...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$194K - $285K *

Analyze customer needs and drive product strategy for a major domain, overseeing the entire lifecycle from discovery to launch. Collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into actionab...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$194K - $285K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading product strategy, from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful solutions, driving measurable...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$194K - $285K *

Accelerate your career by owning a major product area, driving strategy from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful outcomes for infrastructure oper...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $175K *

Shape the future of access management by leading the development and optimization of identity governance policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions that mee...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.