Technical Sales Engineer Jobs

Technical Sales Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, enterprise software, semiconductors, industrial automation, and life sciences, from associate to principal level, with specializations in pre-sales, solutions engineering, and application engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,219+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCaptiveAire
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type52% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Solidus Technical Solutions
Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer
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Solidus Technical Solutions
New 8h ago
Test Systems Technical Lead Engineer
Solidus Technical Solutions
Tucson, Arizona
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

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Arcfield
Cyber Systems Engineer Technical Specialist
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Arcfield
New 15h ago
Cyber Systems Engineer Technical Specialist
Arcfield
Chantilly, Virginia
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
$134k.34 - $233k.45/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Matrix Design Group Inc.
Senior Technical, Water Resources Engineer
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Matrix Design Group Inc.
New 15h ago
Senior Technical, Water Resources Engineer
Matrix Design Group Inc.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$110k - $125k/yr
Master's degree
51-200

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Technical Engineer III
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New 17h ago
Technical Engineer III
Joseph and Associates
McLean, Virginia
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Project Management
Hybrid

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Palo Alto Networks
Senior Technical Support Engineer
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Palo Alto Networks
New 20h ago
Senior Technical Support Engineer
Palo Alto Networks
Plano, Texas
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Product Management
Technical Program Management
$103k - $167k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Technical Sales Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CaptiveAire
    CaptiveAire21
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman20
  • Perplexity
    Perplexity18
  • Microchip Technology
    Microchip Technology18
  • Baxter & Woodman
    Baxter & Woodman16

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software132
  • Electronics & Hardware60
  • Consulting & Professional Services54
  • Manufacturing46
  • Agriculture & Farming12

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical sales engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience delivering product demonstrations and technical presentations to enterprise buyers
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce for managing pipeline and pre-sales activity
  • Ability to produce and present solution architectures, RFP responses, and technical proposals
  • Experience supporting or leading proof-of-concept evaluations in a complex sales environment
  • Industry or domain certifications relevant to the product vertical, such as AWS, Cisco, or equivalent

Tips for Your Technical Sales Engineer Job Search

Quantify your technical wins concretely

Your resume should show deal sizes, proof-of-concept conversion rates, and the complexity of the technical environments you've supported. Hiring managers for technical sales engineer roles want evidence you can close, not just explain.

Tailor your demo experience to each posting

Describe the specific product categories you've demoed and the buyer personas you've presented to. A technical sales engineer resume that names the stack you've sold into reads far stronger than one that lists generic sales skills.

Target companies by their sales motion

Filter for roles at companies with complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles. If your background is in enterprise, don't waste applications on transactional product-led-growth companies where a pre-sales role rarely exists.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists technical sales engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a technical demo for your interview

Many hiring teams ask you to walk through a mock product demo or whiteboard a solution architecture. Practice presenting a realistic customer problem, proposing a solution, and fielding objections without overselling what the product can do.

Negotiate on-target earnings structure clearly

Technical sales engineer compensation typically splits between a base and a variable component tied to quota or deal closes. Before accepting an offer, confirm exactly how your variable pay is calculated and what the quota attainment history looks like for your territory.

Technical Sales Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most technical sales engineers?

The companies hiring the most technical sales engineers right now include CaptiveAire, Northrop Grumman, and Perplexity, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is highest in enterprise software, industrial automation, and semiconductor equipment sectors.

How many technical sales engineer jobs are remote?

About 48% of technical sales engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though many roles still require travel for on-site demos and customer visits. Pre-sales and solutions engineering positions at SaaS companies tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles in industrial or field-based hardware sales are more likely to require a physical presence.

How do you become a technical sales engineer?

Most technical sales engineers start with a degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, then move into a customer-facing technical role such as support engineering or solutions consulting. From there, building demo skills, understanding sales cycles, and developing comfort presenting to executive and technical audiences are the core steps. Certifications in your product domain strengthen your profile when transitioning into the role.

Can you get a technical sales engineer job with little experience?

Yes, associate-level and sales development roles at technology companies are realistic entry points for candidates with a strong technical background but limited pre-sales experience. Internships in solutions engineering, customer success, or technical support all transfer well. Demonstrating that you can explain a complex product clearly to a non-technical audience is often weighted as heavily as formal sales experience at the junior level.

What does the technical sales engineer interview process look like?

The process typically includes a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your technical background and sales experience, and a skills round where you deliver a mock product demo or present a solution architecture to a panel. Some companies add a written technical assessment or ask you to respond to a sample RFP. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional stakeholders from product and customer success.

Where can I find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, seniority level, and target industry, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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