Technical Trainer Jobs

Technical trainers help people build the skills and confidence to use technology effectively. They turn complex tools, systems, and processes into clear, practical learning experiences for employees, customers, and other users. Explore vetted Technical Trainer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Technical Trainer Do?

Technical trainers assess learning needs and design or deliver instruction on software, hardware, platforms, products, and technical workflows. Depending on the role, they may lead classroom or virtual sessions, create e-learning courses and job aids, develop demonstrations, and evaluate learner progress. They also gather feedback and update materials as products and processes evolve.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong communication and presentation skills, subject-matter expertise, and the ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with different levels of experience. Experience with instructional design, learning management systems, virtual training tools, and curriculum development can be valuable. Some positions require knowledge of a specific technology, industry, or certification.

Where Technical Trainers Work

Technical trainers work across industries, including software and technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and professional services. They may train internal teams, customers, partners, or clients. Some roles are based on-site, while others support remote or hybrid learning and may involve travel.

Explore Technical Trainer Careers

Technical Trainer titles can include Technical Training Specialist, Product Trainer, IT Trainer, Software Trainer, and Technical Learning Consultant. Responsibilities and requirements vary by employer and level. Browse Ladders for vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, and compare opportunities that match your technical expertise and training experience.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading federal service contracts and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality delivery, financial performance, and customer...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of complex data hall infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise with project leadership, mentoring, and cross-team coordination to deliver innovative...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $154K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by leading complex design projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving innovative solutions in a collaborative en...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $154K *

Grow your career with a leading role in designing complex data hall infrastructures. Leverage your expertise to lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure adherence to design standards while optimizing d...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Transform our DevOps processes by implementing CI/CD pipelines and managing AWS environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and security while supporting Salesf...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Help us drive strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences by building trusted relationships, delivering innovative learning solutions, and achieving sales targets through a blend of virtu...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $110K *

Drive strategic sales growth by fostering partnerships in Humanities and Social Sciences. Collaborate with faculty to deliver tailored solutions, advancing learner outcomes and institutional success t...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $110K *

Engage with educational institutions to identify needs and deliver innovative sales solutions. Drive sales growth through a blend of in-house and field work, leveraging data and market intelligence to...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $180K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex software development initiatives, driving Agile sprint teams, and ensuring seamless integration of web services and databases to meet organizational goals while e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading the mid-market POD's performance, ensuring service quality, team accountability, and project delivery while driving continual improvement and client satisfact...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative design solutions for B2B2C platforms, driving user-centric experiences while balancing stakeholder needs. Collaborate across teams to elevate product quality and scalability, ensur...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of impactful software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance educational tools. Take ownership of code quality and performance, while mentoring peers and leveraging...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $185K *

Reimagine legal workflows as an AI Solutions Architect, driving AI adoption in law firms. Collaborate with teams to design and implement innovative solutions, enhancing efficiency and client advocacy...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Invent and evolve architectural strategies for cloud-native AI platforms at scale. Lead design, deployment, and infrastructure excellence, driving innovation while mentoring teams and shaping technica...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $112K *

Support and enhance advanced automation systems, driving operational excellence and safety while collaborating with diverse teams to troubleshoot and optimize performance across state-of-the-art techn...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $190K *

Drive the design and operation of robust AI systems, leading technical delivery and guiding teams in building high-throughput pipelines and production services that enhance customer engagement across...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $190K *

Shape the future of AI by building scalable AI agents that drive innovation across healthcare applications, fostering collaboration with diverse teams to implement advanced solutions and ensure operat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$136K - $160K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team, solving customer challenges, and enhancing product functionality through effective coding and testing practices...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $164K *

Lead our cybersecurity and governance initiatives, enhancing security operations and risk management while driving compliance with CMMC 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards. Collaborate across teams to imp...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $134K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale Data Center projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget. Drive innovative AI implementations while overseein...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Serve as a key technical advisor, delivering product demos and custom solutions while supporting sales through technical expertise and architecture assessments to elevate customer engagement and satis...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead customer success programs from onboarding to adoption, ensuring smooth collaboration among engineering, product, and client teams. Drive accountability, maintain clarity, and deliver measurable v...

Pleasanton, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by building and automating security solutions. In this hands-on role, you'll develop CI/CD pipelines, enhance detection workflows, and integrate security tools, all while collabora...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative software engineering by leading AI-driven platforms that enhance productivity, quality, and scalability. Elevate internal capabilities into robust, externally consumable solutions...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise systems diligence and value creation engagements, assessing technology, processes, and infrastructure to drive operational excellence and strategic insights for investors and manag...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Technical Trainer do?question toggle

    A Technical Trainer teaches people how to use technology, systems, products, or technical processes. The role may involve delivering training, creating instructional materials, assessing learner needs, and updating courses as tools change.

  • What qualifications do Technical Trainer jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for relevant technical knowledge, clear communication and presentation skills, and experience developing or delivering training. Familiarity with learning management systems, e-learning tools, or instructional design methods may also be useful.

  • What is the difference between a Technical Trainer and an instructional designer?question toggle

    Technical trainers often focus on teaching and supporting learners directly, while instructional designers primarily plan and develop learning experiences and materials. Some roles combine both responsibilities.

  • Where can Technical Trainers work?question toggle

    Technical Trainers work in fields such as technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, and professional services. They may train employees, customers, partners, or clients in person or remotely.

  • How can I find Technical Trainer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and work arrangement to find roles that fit your background.