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 *

Transform your career by designing and scaling a cutting-edge cloud-native data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data services and optimize data pipelines in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality member-facing systems. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a squad through the entire development lifecycle, ensuring accountability, quality...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $264K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative space-based technologies and solutions. Collaborate with dedicated teams to enhance national security and empower customers through advanced strategies and techn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $264K *

Lead groundbreaking initiatives in space-based technology, ensuring innovation fosters solutions that enhance national security and empowers stakeholders. Collaborate within a dynamic team committed t...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $190K *

Join us as an Engineering Manager to architect healthcare integrations, mentor engineers, and drive system design while ensuring scalability and reliability in a fast-paced environment. Your coding ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Innovate enterprise data architecture strategies, shaping design of secure, scalable cloud-native platforms that drive analytics, AI/ML, and data democratization while collaborating with cross-functio...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by enhancing manufacturing processes and equipment for cable products. Collaborate with teams to solve production challenges, improve efficiency, and drive cost reductions in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$207K - $345K *

Lead the charge in scaling a global Travel platform, overseeing a senior engineering team across multiple regions. Drive technical direction, enhance customer experiences, and expand provider integrat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $132K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology solutions. Leverage your technical and sales expertise to architect innovative solutions that drive business value for enterprise customers in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $130K *

Drive production and development test activities for high-reliability electronic products. Lead a team to enhance testing processes, advocate for engineering needs, and ensure compliance across aerosp...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in mobile engineering. In this pivotal role, you'll lead complex programs, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, and AI solutions that enhance glob...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$184K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-scale content platform that empowers 1.5M employees daily. Manage a dynamic engineering team, drive architectural strategy, and collaborate across departments to e...

2 days ago

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

$194K - $263K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive AI-powered communication innovations, managing cross-functional programs that enhance user experiences and foster meaningful connections at scale. Shape the future of AI i...

2 days ago

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

$128K - $185K *

Optimize quality control processes and lead a team to ensure compliance with standards. Analyze data trends, manage non-conformances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $216K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering management, driving continuous improvement and compliance across programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality standards and mentor engine...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $216K *

Shape quality engineering excellence by leading diverse teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across programs. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance quality st...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to drive systems engineering excellence, supporting critical defense initiatives through analysis, collaboration, and innovative solutions across multi-discip...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $134K *

Lead the charge in pre-construction processes, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure sustainable building designs meet operational needs while managing project lifecycles effectively...

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

$160K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team of pre-sales engineers to architect innovative solutions, drive technical demonstrations, and enhance revenue growth for enterprise clients in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $210K *

Elevate security practices by designing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and integrating security controls into DevOps workflows for optimal performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $98K *

Transform software integration with our DevOps team, enhancing CI/CD pipelines for cutting-edge radar systems. Collaborate across virtualized environments to ensure rapid testing, leveraging modern te...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $108K *

Champion high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborating with executives to drive alignment and measurable results across the organization while navigating complexity and change...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the conversion of Engineering Bill of Material to Manufacturing Bill of Material, overseeing the manufacturing plan for the first ship program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform shipbuilding processes by leading the conversion of engineering plans into actionable manufacturing strategies. Drive team collaboration and ensure alignment with production capabilities for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $138K *

Innovate manufacturing processes and tooling solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Drive product development from concept to production, ensuring quality and efficiency in advanced technolog...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.