Pre Sales Engineer Jobs in Texas
Pre Sales Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and industrial automation across seniority levels from associate to principal. Austin, Dallas, and Houston account for the largest share of openings, anchored by employers like Dell Technologies, Cisco, and SAP who maintain major Texas operations and hire pre sales engineers consistently. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are cloud solutions, networking, and SaaS platform sales engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
This position will be part of the NGCS Presales Architecture team. The Senior Presales Solution Architect is the technical integration team expert responsible for defining and designing customer-driven, end-to-end solutions across Motorola’s Next Generation 9-1-1 Call Processing and/or NG9-1-1 Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) Call Routing systems. He/she will provide technical leadership on projects/sales opportunities and work together with other Solution Architects on these projects.
Job Description
The Senior Presales Engineer will collaborate with the Sales, Product Management, Systems Engineering, and Quoting & Pricing teams to support the development of customer designs and proposals nationwide. You will primarily be focused on owning the technical architecture and strategy, interface design, pre-sales engineering diagrams, equipment lists, validating system quotations for accuracy, and validation against design drawings. You will also be responsible for the development of pre-sales Statements of Work, as needed, for inclusion into proposals and/or contract documents. The position requires the ability to analyze a customer’s existing system and design complex solutions that meet the customer's needs.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary owner for technical solution designs, translating customer needs into complex system architectures.
- Provide detailed technical responses for budgetary, sole-source, and competitive bid responses within tight deadlines.
- Partner with Sales for customer meetings, site walks, and requirements gathering to ensure technical alignment.
- Lead product demonstrations at regional/national trade shows and during on-site customer engagements.
- Own the technical solution for a customer design.
- Work independently and in partnership with the Public Safety Applications sales, engineering, product management, proposals, pricing, and system implementation teams to provide technical responses for budgetary, sole source and competitive bid responses within a highly defined time period.
- Complete comprehensive system requirements documentation and participate in all relevant project reviews.
- Provide product demonstration support for on-site customer meetings, regional and national trade shows.
- Work on detailed technical requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Complete various system requirements documentation and participate in various project review and meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree with 4+ years of experience in sales, sales engineering, or solutions architecture.
- OR 8+ years of experience in sales, sales engineering, or solutions architecture.
- Emergency Number Professional (ENP) certification is highly preferred.
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with NG9-1-1, NGCS, NG9-1-1 GIS, NENA i3 standards, as well as call-handling ecosystems (e.g., VESTA ECH systems) and enterprise network security appliances preferred.
- Provide product demonstration support for on-site customer meetings, regional and national trade shows.
- Work on detailed technical requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Complete various system requirements documentation and participate in various project review and meetings.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelors Degree with 4+ years of experience in sales, sales engineering, or solutions architecture.
- OR 8+ years of experience in sales, sales engineering, or solutions architecture.
Travel Requirements
10-25%
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!
EEO Statement
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.
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Pre Sales Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Molex5

- Kastle Systems4

- Databricks3

- EY3

- Broadcom2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software37
- Electronics & Hardware11
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Manufacturing9
- Accounting & Auditing3
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pre sales engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field required
- Three or more years of technical pre-sales or solutions engineering experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to deliver product demos and technical presentations to enterprise clients
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
- Willingness to travel within Texas territory to support field sales cycles
Pre Sales Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pre sales engineer in Texas?
A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field is the standard starting point for pre sales engineer roles in Texas. There is no state-issued license required to work in this role. Texas employers typically look for candidates who combine a technical foundation with sales aptitude, so building hands-on product knowledge and earning vendor certifications from companies like Cisco, Microsoft, or Salesforce strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How much do pre sales engineers make in Texas?
Pre sales engineers in Texas earn a median of about $130,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,730 for the lowest 10% to over $201,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pre sales engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring pre sales engineers in Texas right now include Molex, Kastle Systems, and Databricks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of technology headquarters, energy sector firms, and large enterprise customers makes it one of the more active states for pre sales engineering talent year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most pre sales engineer jobs?
Dallas, Austin, and Houston have the most pre sales engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense technology company ecosystem and Dallas's role as a major corporate headquarters hub drive most of the volume, while Houston's energy and industrial sectors generate consistent demand for engineers who can sell complex technical solutions to large enterprise buyers.
Are there remote pre sales engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most technical roles, since pre sales engineering leans heavily on communication and demonstration skills that transfer well to remote environments. About 35% of pre sales engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how widely this model has been adopted. Discovery calls, product demos, and proof-of-concept presentations are the parts of the role most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a pre sales engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a technical support, solutions consultant, or inside sales engineering role at a Texas-based technology or industrial company. Large Texas employers like Dell Technologies, Cisco, and Oracle run associate or rotational programs that take candidates with strong technical foundations and train them in the pre-sales motion. Building a portfolio of demo recordings or proof-of-concept documentation and earning a vendor certification in cloud or networking gives early-career candidates a concrete edge when applying for associate pre sales engineer openings.
Where can I find and apply to pre sales engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to pre sales engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target area, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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