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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$100K - $120K *

Drive customer success by engaging in pre and post-sales technical support, showcasing innovative radar solutions, and fostering strong relationships. Collaborate with teams to enhance product offerin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

Lead complex mechanical product development, guiding teams through design challenges and client engagement. Drive innovation in motion systems and robotics while mentoring engineers and ensuring proje...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$184K - $250K *

Transform the future of AI-driven documentation by architecting autonomous workflows, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring content quality through innovative agent orchestration and evaluation...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technical vision and operational excellence in cloud-native platforms. Lead engineering efforts, champion security practices, and empower talent while ensuring system stab...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Shape the future of application security by leading vulnerability management and driving technical direction across diverse systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and ensure rob...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $190K *

Drive innovation by managing AI and automation projects that enhance manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify needs, evaluate technologies, and implement solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$207K - $300K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by leading a team of engineers to develop custom firmware and system software for next-gen silicon platforms, driving innovation and optimizing performan...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $235K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading our unified Data & AI function. Drive the architecture, governance, and operational excellence needed to support AI and ML products, while building a hi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing firmware release processes across AWS server fleets, ensuring predictable and safe deployments at scale while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

3 weeks ago

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

$200K - $260K *

Join us to lead a vital Security Engineering team, enhancing product, infrastructure, detection, response, and compliance. Drive AI innovation and foster collaboration while managing a diverse group o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $237K *

Champion the execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security. Drive strategic direction, manage program transparency, and engage with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative. Collaborate across teams to enhance product resilience and security, ensuring transparency and alignment in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Shape the future of security by leading the Resilient Infrastructure program, collaborating across teams to enhance Cisco's security posture and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic, executive-fac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security posture while ensuring transparency and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security posture while ensuring transparency and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$73K - $107K *

Transform your career by developing and maintaining innovative software solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment, utilizing agile practices to enhance product functionality and user experi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$229K - $258K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $295K *

Pioneer innovative application security strategies and vulnerability management programs, driving impactful change in a high-visibility role that balances broad influence with deep technical expertise...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the execution of complex digital initiatives, managing scope, schedules, and risks while ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical delivery across multiple teams...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $295K *

Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $280K *

Drive integration excellence as a Lead Systems Engineer, overseeing cloud, network, and security subsystems. Lead hands-on engineering efforts, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while shaping techni...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Lead integration efforts for modernizing space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through advanced systems architecture and collaboration across engineering disciplines to enhance operational cap...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Empower your career by tackling complex infrastructure challenges across diverse client environments. Leverage your technical expertise to resolve escalations, manage migrations, and enhance system re...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.