Pre Sales Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX
Pre Sales Engineer jobs in Austin concentrate in the Domain, downtown's tech corridor, and the 183 Tech Ridge area, with strong demand across enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Austin Independent School District, Apple, and Amphenol are among the employers actively hiring right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About the role
Solutions Consultants help both internal and external stakeholders find value in Rippling’s HCM Business Suite. Our Solutions Consultants focus on revenue generation, value-driven presentations, and enabling our prospective customers to realize the value of Rippling. Experience working in a pre-sales capacity with HR systems is required.
You will join a diverse and exceptional team of Solutions Consulting professionals. Rippling SCs drive value for customers and enable a best-in-industry buying experience. Rippling is a place where you will do the best work for your life and have a direct hand in driving sales, product, and GTM strategy - working with a wide range of stakeholders and strategic customers.
What you will do
- Partner with the Sales team to ensure the success of prospects during their evaluation of Rippling
- Understand a prospect’s technical requirements and convey the business value of Rippling’s HR product suite
- Manage technical demonstrations and POCs for prospects that address their unique business objectives
- Create, present, and maintain technical content such that customers are successful using the Rippling HR product suite
- Provide customer feedback to the Product and Engineering teams
- Become a product expert across the entire Rippling platform and understand the competitor landscape Work with your SC peers and SC leadership to build a best-in-class SC organization
What you will need
- 1-3 years of experience in a pre-sales role with experience in HRIS, HCM, Payroll, Time and Attendance and/or 3+ years of equivalent systems experience as an HR Practitioner
- Undergraduate degree and/or equivalent work experience required
- Exceptional communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Self-starter with a bias towards action, energized by a fast-paced environment and excited to build
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a 40 mile radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
This role will receive a competitive On-Target Earnings (base salary + sales commission) + benefits + equity. The On-Target Earnings* for US-based employees will be XX/XX commission split for base/variable pay, and aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.
A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
- Commission is not guaranteed
The pay range for this role is:
111,000 - 185,000 USD per year(US Tier 1)
97,200 - 162,000 USD per year(US Tier 2)
105,000 - 175,000 USD per year(US Tier 3/Remote)
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Who's Hiring
- Austin Independent School District6

- Apple5

- Amphenol4

- Fortinet3

- Rippling3

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software18
- Electronics & Hardware10
- Education6
- Cybersecurity4
- Construction & Real Estate4
Pre Sales Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a pre sales engineer job in Austin?
The strongest path into Austin's pre sales engineer market runs through its enterprise SaaS and cloud infrastructure sectors, which cluster in the Domain and along the 183 corridor. Candidates with hands-on technical depth in software demos or solutions architecture stand out most here. Targeting mid-size growth-stage companies alongside the large tech vendors gives you the broadest range of openings and often a faster hiring process.
Which companies hire pre sales engineers in Austin?
Companies currently hiring pre sales engineers in Austin include Austin Independent School District, Apple, and Amphenol, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's market features a mix of global tech vendors with local offices and homegrown SaaS companies, both of which rely heavily on pre sales teams to support their sales cycles.
Are there remote pre sales engineer jobs in Austin?
Yes, though pre sales engineer roles are less remote-friendly than purely analytical tech positions because they often require live product demos, on-site client visits, and close collaboration with field sales teams. About 29% of pre sales engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The most remote-compatible parts of the role in Austin tend to be discovery calls and technical follow-ups with enterprise clients outside Central Texas.
How can I get a pre sales engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is moving into a sales development or technical support role at one of the city's many SaaS or cloud companies, then transitioning into pre sales once you've built product and customer-facing experience. Austin's density of mid-size software companies means there are genuine junior solutions consultant openings that don't require years of quota-carrying experience. Familiarity with CRM platforms and the ability to run a basic product demo will separate you from most entry-level applicants.
Which industries hire the most pre sales engineers in Austin?
Austin pre sales engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's continued growth as a technology hub, anchored by major corporate relocations and a maturing startup ecosystem, keeps demand for pre sales talent high across those sectors.
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