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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$110K - $130K *

Join us to bridge marketing strategy and technical execution, leading complex client engagements. You'll design and implement scalable architectures across Adobe platforms, ensuring seamless customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing executive engineering rhythms and coordinating technical communications across multiple stakeholders in the Missile Defense Agency's Targets Systems Engineerin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers to enhance operational efficiency, resolve quality issues, and drive cost reduction initiatives. Collaborate across North America to support manufacturing excellence a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Engage with customers to drive technical sales, delivering tailored solutions and ensuring success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance product offerings while building lon...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leveraging your expertise to drive sales success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, engage customers, and enhance prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $196K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace manufacturing. Lead engineering efforts across critical space programs, optimizing processes and ensuring quality from prototype to full-scale produc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $250K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$184K - $250K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about building innovative products. Lead software engineers with a focus on mentorship and engagement, executing major initiatives using Agile and DevOps methodologies to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $164K *

Manage lab infrastructure buildouts and operations across multiple sites, ensuring RF and network environments are deployed and operationally ready for engineering use, while collaborating with divers...

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

$140K - $150K *

Lead and develop a full-stack engineering team, transforming priorities into actionable results while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation to enhance our CRM platform and dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Play a key role in managing a team of engineers, fostering collaboration, and driving technical excellence in innovative chemical solutions while ensuring project efficiency and quality compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing complex software systems, ensuring performance and functionality meet user requirements while collaborating with engineers and users to deliver innovative s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Analyze user requirements and design robust software solutions. Drive development and maintenance of complex systems, ensuring performance standards are met while mentoring teams and integrating softw...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative development and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics, algorithms, and real-time systems while ensuring adherence to design req...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $217K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the modernization of technology platforms in wholesale lending. Drive strategy, engineering excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance critical systems f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's building and leading a dynamic engineering organization, driving the architecture and operational excellence of our core platform while mentoring a growing team in a fast-paced envi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a dynamic team to enhance our core platform. Drive technical excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure reliability as we scale to meet growing demand...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our engineering organization by leading a talented team, driving architectural excellence, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our core platform as we grow in the bioph...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.