Pre Sales Engineer Jobs for OPT Students
Pre Sales Engineer jobs on OPT require employers to support F-1 work authorization, which most established tech companies do routinely. Your 12-month OPT period starts immediately, and STEM extension eligibility depends on your degree field. Many Pre Sales Engineer roles qualify under STEM-designated CIP codes in engineering or computer science.
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At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
The Sales Engineering Group is the technical lifeblood of the sales organization. Our engineers bring to life the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter. The Sales Engineering groups have the technology and design responsibility for all sales support engagements within the region. See our YouTube video on Sales Engineering at Motorola Solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVzigMweYvo&feature=youtu.be
Job Description
The Presales Engineer will be responsible for managing all aspects of the technical solution in the Presales phase of complex projects. As an architect of our proposals, this responsibility involves development, design, evaluation, and modification of system solutions and architecture to meet customer requirements. In addition, this engineer has to be knowledgeable about all stages of the project implementation - starting from scope definition until the final close-out.
The Presales Engineer Must Be Capable Of
- Defining directions and requirements to ensure timely implementation of a quality technical solution
- Providing engineering services to our customers as a trusted advisor
- Hosting system-level technical presentations for internal/external customers
- Preparing system bids, taking into account the customer's needs and the equipment available
- Operating with internal and external stakeholders to meet customer's delivery requirements
- Being very knowledgeable on LMR and Ecosystem product solutions and integration
- Mentoring junior and new Presales Engineers
You will be responsible for working closely with the Sales Team to deliver customer driven, world class, leading edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of first responder, government (State & Local) agencies. The team concentrates on the following mission-critical communications technologies at various levels of complexity: Public Safety grade mobile/portable voice and data networks, Advanced Mobile devices, Public Safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE), Integrated Command and Control, 9-1-1 Dispatch Consoles, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Intelligence Led Public Safety, Real time video, and data analytics.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Radio Coverage design and analysis
- End-to-end solution design adhering to requested due dates
- Equipment list generation for LMR and Ecosystem solutions
- Description of system design, including diagrams
- Understand customer requirements
- Assist with demonstrating products
- Calculation of power and networking requirements
- Participation in proposal reviews and contract negotiations
- Consultative guidance to customers and sales team
- Presentations to customers
- Coordinate with the various functional teams (Systems Integration, Service, Sales, Product Groups) to ensure all business unit goals are addressed in our proposals and win-strategies
- Development of the implementation approach and service plan necessary to win the project
- Meet/exceed customer requirements and provide value alternatives when requirements cannot be met
- Manage Motorola’s sales, revenue, and margin goals
- Drive all sole source & RFP (Request for Proposal) projects to completion, managing the schedules of each project team member (engineering, proposal specialist, sales, and service)
Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science preferred with emphasis in Electrical, Wireless, Computer, Network Engineering or Computer Science
- 4+ years of experience in sales, engineering, solutions architecture or related field
- Strong general knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals and voice/data architectures - both public and private (e.g. APCO P25, LTE, 802.11, 3G/4G) highly desirable
- Strong general knowledge of IP networking architecture, protocols and security highly desirable
- Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, traffic/capacity modeling, and related toolsets an asset
- A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful, and deliver results
- Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo
- Attention to detail and a flawless execution mindset
- Travel: 25-30% (domestic only)
Basic Requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- OR 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: sales, engineering, solutions architecture
Travel Requirements
25-50%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits Include
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
Target Base Salary Range:
$75,000 - $90,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
The Sales Engineering Group is the technical lifeblood of the sales organization. Our engineers bring to life the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter. The Sales Engineering groups have the technology and design responsibility for all sales support engagements within the region. See our YouTube video on Sales Engineering at Motorola Solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVzigMweYvo&feature=youtu.be
Job Description
The Presales Engineer will be responsible for managing all aspects of the technical solution in the Presales phase of complex projects. As an architect of our proposals, this responsibility involves development, design, evaluation, and modification of system solutions and architecture to meet customer requirements. In addition, this engineer has to be knowledgeable about all stages of the project implementation - starting from scope definition until the final close-out.
The Presales Engineer Must Be Capable Of
- Defining directions and requirements to ensure timely implementation of a quality technical solution
- Providing engineering services to our customers as a trusted advisor
- Hosting system-level technical presentations for internal/external customers
- Preparing system bids, taking into account the customer's needs and the equipment available
- Operating with internal and external stakeholders to meet customer's delivery requirements
- Being very knowledgeable on LMR and Ecosystem product solutions and integration
- Mentoring junior and new Presales Engineers
You will be responsible for working closely with the Sales Team to deliver customer driven, world class, leading edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of first responder, government (State & Local) agencies. The team concentrates on the following mission-critical communications technologies at various levels of complexity: Public Safety grade mobile/portable voice and data networks, Advanced Mobile devices, Public Safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE), Integrated Command and Control, 9-1-1 Dispatch Consoles, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Intelligence Led Public Safety, Real time video, and data analytics.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Radio Coverage design and analysis
- End-to-end solution design adhering to requested due dates
- Equipment list generation for LMR and Ecosystem solutions
- Description of system design, including diagrams
- Understand customer requirements
- Assist with demonstrating products
- Calculation of power and networking requirements
- Participation in proposal reviews and contract negotiations
- Consultative guidance to customers and sales team
- Presentations to customers
- Coordinate with the various functional teams (Systems Integration, Service, Sales, Product Groups) to ensure all business unit goals are addressed in our proposals and win-strategies
- Development of the implementation approach and service plan necessary to win the project
- Meet/exceed customer requirements and provide value alternatives when requirements cannot be met
- Manage Motorola’s sales, revenue, and margin goals
- Drive all sole source & RFP (Request for Proposal) projects to completion, managing the schedules of each project team member (engineering, proposal specialist, sales, and service)
Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science preferred with emphasis in Electrical, Wireless, Computer, Network Engineering or Computer Science
- 4+ years of experience in sales, engineering, solutions architecture or related field
- Strong general knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals and voice/data architectures - both public and private (e.g. APCO P25, LTE, 802.11, 3G/4G) highly desirable
- Strong general knowledge of IP networking architecture, protocols and security highly desirable
- Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, traffic/capacity modeling, and related toolsets an asset
- A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful, and deliver results
- Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo
- Attention to detail and a flawless execution mindset
- Travel: 25-30% (domestic only)
Basic Requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- OR 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: sales, engineering, solutions architecture
Travel Requirements
25-50%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits Include
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
Target Base Salary Range:
$75,000 - $90,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Pre Sales Engineer
Target STEM-Eligible Degree Alignment
Confirm your degree's CIP code qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension before applying. Engineering, computer science, and information systems degrees typically qualify, giving you up to three years of total OPT authorization.
Lead With Technical Depth in Applications
Pre Sales Engineers bridge product knowledge and customer needs. Emphasize your ability to run technical demos, respond to RFPs, and translate complex features into business value. This combination reassures employers that sponsorship is worth pursuing.
Focus on Companies With Existing OPT Processes
Mid-size and enterprise software companies sponsor OPT students regularly and have HR infrastructure to handle E-Verify and I-983 paperwork. Targeting these employers reduces delays and avoids drawn-out internal approval processes.
Address OPT Timing Proactively With Recruiters
Mention your OPT start date and remaining authorization window early in conversations. Recruiters at sponsorship-friendly companies appreciate the transparency, and it filters out employers who won't move quickly enough to meet your timeline.
Highlight Certifications That Close Skill Gaps
Certifications in platforms like Salesforce, AWS, or specific SaaS products signal hands-on readiness. For Pre Sales roles, demonstrating product fluency often matters more to hiring managers than work authorization complexity matters to them.
Prepare a Strong Technical Demo Portfolio
Pre Sales Engineer interviews frequently include live demo or whiteboard exercises. Practicing a structured discovery call, product walkthrough, and objection-handling sequence positions you as immediately deployable, which strengthens your case for sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Pre Sales Engineer employers typically support OPT work authorization?
Yes, most established software and technology companies hire Pre Sales Engineers on OPT without significant friction. These employers are accustomed to E-Verify enrollment and I-983 training plan requirements. Smaller startups may be less familiar with the process, so targeting mid-size or enterprise SaaS companies gives you the best odds of a smooth authorization experience.
Does a Pre Sales Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title. If your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a related STEM-designated field, and the employer is E-Verify enrolled, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. The Pre Sales Engineer role itself must also align with your degree, which is straightforward when your academic background is in a technical discipline.
Where can I find Pre Sales Engineer jobs that support OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who sponsor work authorization. Browsing Pre Sales Engineer listings on Migrate Mate surfaces companies already open to OPT candidates, which saves significant time compared to filtering through general job boards where sponsorship status is rarely disclosed upfront.
What is the I-983 Training Plan, and how does it apply to Pre Sales Engineers?
The I-983 is a form your employer co-signs that outlines how your STEM OPT position relates to your degree. For Pre Sales Engineers, the training plan should describe how the role develops skills in systems analysis, solution architecture, or technical communication, connecting those responsibilities directly to your academic program. Your DSO must approve it before the extension is authorized.
Can I switch Pre Sales Engineer employers during my OPT period?
Yes, but you must report the employer change to your DSO within ten days and ensure the new employer is E-Verify enrolled if you are on STEM OPT. There is no grace period for unemployment exceeding 90 cumulative days on standard OPT or 150 days on STEM OPT, so securing the new role before leaving your current position is strongly advisable.
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