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Envestnet

Senior Sales Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Remote

Shares knowledge and best practices across the Sales Engineering team to support consistency in client engagements. What  You 'll  Need to Bring   * Candidates should demonstrate the relevant ...

Envestnet, Inc.

Senior Sales Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

The Team You'll Join Given the current team structure, the Senior Sales Engineer also contributes to foundational Sales Engineering responsibilities such as RFP coordination, demo asset development ...

Aperia Technologies

Solutions Engineer, Remote

Durham, NC · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

This position is key to delivering a seamless, cohesive experience across pre-sales and post-sales ... A degree in Engineering, Business administration or related field required. * 3+ years of ...

Druva

Sales Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$136K - $181K/yr

Role Purpose & Impact Druva is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our team, based in the Eastern part of the United States. In this role, you will serve as the technical driver of innovation, growth ...

ReFibuy, Inc.

Solutions Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Solutions Engineer Raleigh, NC | In-office | Full-time Hey -- Scot here, CEO and co-founder of ... What You'll Do Pre-sales * Partner with the sales team across the full pre-sales cycle to evaluate ...

ReFiBuy

Solutions Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Solutions Engineer Raleigh, NC | In-office | Full-time Hey -- Scot here, CEO and co-founder of ... What You'll Do Pre-sales * Partner with the sales team across the full pre-sales cycle to evaluate ...

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How much do pre sales engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for pre sales engineer in Raleigh, NC is $112,846.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,600.00 and $155,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pre sales engineer?

A Pre Sales Engineer is a technical expert who supports the sales process by demonstrating how a product or service meets customer needs. They work closely with the sales team to provide technical presentations, answer client questions, and create customized solutions. Their role often includes product demonstrations, proof of concept development, and responding to technical inquiries. By bridging the gap between technical teams and potential customers, they help drive sales and ensure successful implementations.

What does a typical workday look like for a pre sales engineer?

A typical day for a Pre Sales Engineer involves collaborating closely with sales teams to understand client needs, preparing and delivering technical presentations, and tailoring product demonstrations to highlight solutions. You may spend time responding to RFPs, answering client questions, and coordinating internally with product or engineering teams to clarify technical details. The role is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring both technical acumen and customer engagement skills. This cross-functional work environment provides excellent exposure to different aspects of the business, making it a great stepping stone toward advanced sales engineering or product management positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pre sales engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pre Sales Engineer, you need a solid technical background, typically in engineering or computer science, combined with a keen understanding of customer needs and solution selling. Familiarity with CRM platforms, product demonstration tools, and industry-standard certifications like CompTIA or Cisco credentials is often expected. Outstanding communication, active listening, and presentation skills set top candidates apart in this client-facing role. These abilities are essential for effectively bridging technical offerings with customer requirements, ensuring successful sales processes and customer satisfaction.

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Presales, Systems Engineer - SLED

Durham, NC • Remote

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Hewlett Packard Enterprise rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Presales, Systems Engineer - SLEDThis role has been designated as 'Remote/Teleworker', which means you will primarily work from home.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.Our culture thrives onfinding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

The SLED Presales Engineer serves as a trusted technical advisor supporting HPE Networking Account Managers, Channel Partners, and customers throughout the sales cycle. This roleis responsible forhelping SLED businesses modernize, secure, and simplify their network infrastructure through HPE Networking solutions.

The SMB Presales Engineer combines networking knowledge, consultative selling skills, and customer-facingexpertiseto position and recommend solutions across wired and wireless networking, network security,routing,SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud-managed networking environments.

Working in a high-velocity sales environment, the SLED Presales Engineer supports multiple opportunities simultaneously and partners closely with sales teams to drive customer success and business growth.

What you will do

  • Partner with account managers to develop account strategy, qualify opportunities, and drive technical wins across assigned territory

  • Lead discovery sessions to uncover customer business drivers, technical requirements, and modernization goals

  • Conduct technical assessments to evaluate current environments,identifygaps and risks, and define solution approaches

  • Design and architect end-to-end HPE Networking solutions across campus, branch, wireless, routing, SD-WAN, and security domains

  • Recommend solutions aligned to customer business outcomes, digital transformation initiatives, and modernization strategies

  • Deliver customized technical presentations, product demonstrations, and virtual engagements for both technical and executive audiences

  • Support the development of proposals, RFP/RFI responses, bills of materials, and solution documentation

  • Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and specialists on complex or multi-domain opportunities

  • Maintain deepexpertiseacross HPE Networking portfolios (Juniper/Aruba-including wired, wireless, routing, data center, and SASE)

  • Stay current on industry trends such as AI-Ops, Zero Trust,NaaS, AI-driven networking, and campus fabric evolution

  • Analyze competitive technologies and articulate HPE differentiation in customer conversations

  • Continuously expand technical and industryexpertisethrough certifications and professional development

Who you are

Experience

  • You have 5+years of experience in pre-sales, sales engineering, or a customer-facing technical role, with a consultative approach to solving customer challenges

  • You bringa strong foundationin networking technologies (campus, wireless, routing, WAN), with exposure to modern architectures such as SD-WAN, SASE, or Zero Trust

  • You approach customer engagements as a trusted advisor, focusing on understanding businessobjectivesand aligning technology solutions to measurable outcomes

  • You are skilled at leading discovery conversations that uncover both technical requirements and strategic priorities

  • You can translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant value for a wide range of stakeholders, from engineers to executives

  • You are comfortable guiding customers through solution evaluation and decision-making, articulating tradeoffs, risks, and recommended approaches

  • You have hands-on experience with solution design and architecture, and can confidently map solutions to customer environments

  • You collaborate effectively across teams, partnering with account managers, architects, and specialists to deliver well-rounded solutions

  • You thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume inside sales environment, managing multiple opportunities whilemaintainingattention to detail

  • You are intellectually curious and proactive, staying current with industry trends and continuously expanding your technical and business acumen

  • You communicate with clarity and confidence,demonstratingstrong presentation, storytelling, and interpersonal skills

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

  • Industry certifications preferred:

  • Aruba ACA / ACP

  • Juniper JNCIA

  • Cisco CCNA

  • Fortinet FCA/FCP

  • CWNA

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Let's Stay Connected:

Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.

Job:

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Job Level:

TCP_03"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 127,000 - 247,000 in Colorado // 120,500 - 284,000 in North Carolina & Texas
This range reflects the minimum to maximum combined base and target-level sales compensation that would be paid if the hire performs at 100% of their sales plan. Of that on-target pay amount, the mix of base salary and target-level sales compensation is 75%/25%."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

The estimated job application period closure is October 11 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual's own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.

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