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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$94K - $112K *

Transform energy solutions by integrating battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable operations while driving conti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $112K *

Join the team to drive the integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale renewable projects. Collaborate with engineers and partners to ensure safe, reliable operation while managing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead software engineers, driving innovative solutions and ensuring project success while fostering a culture of excellence and adherence to best practices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading cross-functional projects that drive customer panel integration and optimize processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely deliverables a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $130K *

Champion project integration and assembly, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams while managing timelines, budgets, and quality objectives. Drive improvements and foster relationships with cust...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $122K *

Lead project management efforts to enhance product development, ensuring clear communication and prioritization across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive Agile practices and optimize workfl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading projects that align technical solutions with organizational goals. Utilize your leadership and communication skills to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence while fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers, focusing on coaching, performance management, and staffing. Drive a positive remote-first culture while aligning talent strategies with business needs and fostering i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a Solutions Engineer, driving customer success through tailored technical solutions. Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless implementation and maximize product value...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$199K - $348K *

Advance your career by owning the identity architecture for workloads and agents, leading the design of ephemeral authentication, and shaping runtime authorization while mentoring engineers and collab...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead cross-functional Software and ML initiatives, ensuring top-quality products for over 1 billion customers. Collaborate with elite teams in a fast-paced environment to drive innovation a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to enhance geospatial intelligence systems. Drive innovation in requirements engineering, solutions development, and systems integra...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $188K *

Join a team that's redefining systems engineering by leading complex projects, defining requirements, and driving innovative solutions while collaborating with customers and guiding junior engineers t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$196K - $220K *

Lead and inspire a distributed team in executing a strategic computer vision roadmap, ensuring high-priority projects are prioritized and delivered effectively while fostering cross-functional collabo...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Innovate enterprise integration solutions by leading technical wins for complex financial institutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable architectures, drive evaluations, and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Champion enterprise solutions by driving technical wins for complex deals with banks and fintechs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design integration architectures and present compelling bu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $179K *

Drive innovative technical solutions by partnering with sales teams to address complex client needs and elevate engineering workflows, ensuring successful integration of products throughout the sales...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $219K *

Transform enterprise systems engineering by leading innovative design, integration, and analysis efforts for federal agencies. Drive modern methodologies and tools to enhance system performance and me...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $180K *

Empower mission-critical application modernization by enhancing integration services. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable communication between systems, utilizing modern integration patterns and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Develop and maintain production software for gimbal systems, enhancing quality control and customer integration through innovative technologies and streamlined processes, in a collaborative environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to develop innovative software solutions across diverse technologies, enhancing systems for data processing, AI, and real-time analytics while fostering collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by developing scalable Python microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, reliable systems while leveraging tools like...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $245K *

Lead the development of innovative product strategies in observability, driving key features from concept to launch while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise application pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $245K *

Shape the future of enterprise observability by owning product strategy, engaging customers, and driving innovation in application performance monitoring and AI-driven insights...

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  •   5 - 7 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.