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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$64K - $95K *

Drive the mechanical design of aircraft engine nacelle components, collaborating with manufacturers and vendors to ensure compliance with technical requirements while generating detailed technical dat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$266K - $342K *

Transform the technical landscape by leading a dynamic sales engineering team, driving innovative strategies, and fostering executive relationships to deliver impactful solutions in the AI-driven mark...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment processes and integrate security controls in a sec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $255K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a digital engineering platform, ensuring a seamless flow of product data across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing while building and mentoring...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $270K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of a digital engineering platform, ensuring a seamless flow of product data across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. Build and mentor a high-p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Transform software solutions by designing and implementing high-quality systems. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor peers, and enhance productivity through innovative tools while ensuring impactful...

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

$143K - $194K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences while mentoring peers and integrating cutting-e...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative cloud solutions, tackling big data and machine learning challenges. Collaborate with top talent to enhance customer experiences and drive operational excellenc...

1 week ago

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

$163K - $223K *

Lead the delivery of innovative automation and robotic solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful project execution. Drive alignment on scope and feasibility while managing risks...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $181K *

Unlock your potential by managing a diverse engineering project portfolio, fostering customer relationships, and leading a team to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Take charge of y...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $181K *

Empower a diverse engineering project portfolio by managing customer relationships, addressing technical challenges, and leading proposal efforts. This role offers growth into program management with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading a dynamic team focused on GPU-accelerated applications and Cloud Native technologies, ensuring seamless integration across engineering teams while tac...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $190K *

Pioneer the future of Agentic AI in physical security by leading product strategy, engaging customers, and driving execution across the full product lifecycle to deliver innovative solutions that enha...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $190K *

Lead the development of a cutting-edge cloud-native intelligence platform, driving product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security operations through innova...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$272K - $431K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate GPU-accelerated applications using Container technologies, ensuring seamless integration across engineering teams while managing evolving priorities in a fast-paced env...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative GPU-accelerated solutions. Drive the development of cutting-edge container technologies while collaborating across engineering teams...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading product strategy for risk decisioning and collections platforms. Drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance while delivering impa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of risk decisioning and collections platforms by leading product strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence across teams to enhance payment approvals and recove...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Champion project success by leading a dynamic team, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering collaboration across departments. Drive efficiency and excellence in project management while maintaining co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Empower a dynamic team to innovate GPU-accelerated applications using cutting-edge container technologies. Lead engineering efforts in Kubernetes and Confidential Containers, ensuring seamless integra...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$183K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining the digital landscape by leading engineering efforts. You'll drive technical strategy, mentor talent, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with cross-fun...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering teams to develop, integrate, and optimize systems, ensuring mission success through innovative technical solutions while utilizing Agile methodologies and continuous improvement pract...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team in Electronic Warfare systems, ensuring successful execution of the Next Generation Jammer program through all phases from development to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $136K *

Elevate operational excellence by driving process standardization and continuous improvement across the Global Customer Fulfillment Network. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance metri...

2 weeks ago

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

$170K - $230K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading Geospatial Pipeline and DevOps teams, ensuring timely delivery of innovative AI features while fostering team growth through agile practices and collaboration w...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.