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We are looking for a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect to be the strategic technical partner to Sales, owning the solution narrative throughout the buyer journey, from first discovery call through the ...

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Manhattan, NY · On-site

$69.50 - $91.50/hr

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AWS Pre-Sales Solutions Architect

NC · On-site +1

$59.25 - $78.25/hr

Pre-Sales Solutions Architect - AWS This role is eligible for full-time remote employment within the US or can be hybrid in our Durham, NC office 2-3 days/week. Please note that we unfortunately ...

Pre-Sales Solution Architect

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$99K - $124K/yr

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CBTS combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions ... As a Pre-Sales Solution Architect, you will serve as the technical authority and strategic advisor ...

AI Solutions Architect- Pre-sales

Boston, MA · Remote

$68.50 - $90.25/hr

AI Solutions Architect- Pre-sales We are seeking a motivated AI Architect - Pre-sales to join our sales team, specializing in the AI security space. As an AI Architect- Pre-sales, you will be ...

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How much do pre sales solutions architect jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for pre sales solutions architect in the United States is $138,333.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,000.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pre sales solutions architect?

Pre Sales Solutions Architects are technical professionals who work with sales teams to understand customer requirements and design tailored technology solutions before a sale is finalized. They act as a bridge between the client’s needs and the technical capabilities of their company’s products or services. Their responsibilities include conducting product demonstrations, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring that proposed solutions address the customer’s business challenges. By doing so, they help increase customer confidence and support the successful closing of deals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pre sales solutions architect?

To thrive as a Pre Sales Solutions Architect, you need a solid background in IT infrastructure, solution design, and business analysis, typically supported by a technical degree and experience in sales engineering. Familiarity with CRM tools, cloud platforms (like AWS or Azure), and relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Cisco CCNA is highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills help you effectively bridge the gap between customer needs and technical solutions. These skills are crucial for building trust with clients, crafting tailored solutions, and ultimately driving sales success.

How does a pre sales solutions architect typically collaborate with sales teams and clients throughout the sales cycle?

A Pre Sales Solutions Architect works closely with sales teams by providing technical expertise during client meetings, helping to identify customer needs, and designing tailored solutions that address those requirements. They often participate in product demonstrations, respond to RFPs (Requests for Proposal), and ensure the proposed solutions are feasible and align with both client expectations and company capabilities. Effective communication and teamwork are crucial, as the architect must translate complex technical concepts into clear value propositions for clients and support sales representatives in closing deals.

What is the difference between Pre Sales Solutions Architect vs Sales Engineer?

AspectPre Sales Solutions ArchitectSales Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires technical degrees, certifications like AWS, Azure, or CiscoSimilar certifications, often with vendor-specific credentials
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with sales and technical teams, involved in solution designWorks closely with sales teams, demonstrating products to clients
Industry UsageCommon in IT, cloud, and enterprise solutions sectorsPrevalent in tech, software, and hardware sales

The Pre Sales Solutions Architect and Sales Engineer roles often overlap in skills and certifications, but the architect typically focuses more on designing comprehensive solutions and strategic planning, while the engineer emphasizes product demonstrations and technical support during sales processes.

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Infographic showing various Pre Sales Solutions Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,333 per year, or $66.5 per hour.

Pre-Sales Solutions Architect

Atlanta, GA • On-site

SimpliGov
Public Administration • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

About Us:

SimpliGovis the government forms and workflow automation platform that helps agencies ditch the paper, move faster, and serve constituents better. We provide one platform for all government workflows - fill, pay, route, automate, sign, and populate. Built for how government really works,SimpliGovcombines modern tech with a human touch: no-code tools, fast support, and proven results across 100+ agencies.


We are growing rapidly and looking for talented, high-impact players to join our team!

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect to be the strategic technical partner to Sales, owning the solution narrative throughout the buyer journey, from first discovery call through the post-sales handoff to Customer Success and Professional Services.You'llbe the technical authority for prospects, turning business requirements into solution architecture, navigating security and compliance requirements, scoping integrations, and defining the success criteria that get deals across the line.


You'll bridge product and sales, bringing theSimpliGovplatform to life through use-case relevant demos and, just as importantly, translating platform capabilities into business outcomes that help agencies envision howSimpliGovimproves operational efficiency, compliance, employee experience, constituent services, and modernization, rather than simply demonstrating features. Throughout,you'llproactivelyidentifyand resolve technical risk before it becomes a blocker. This is a role for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment and takes personal ownership of moving every deal forward.


This is a strategic partnertoSales who combines deep technicalexpertise, consultative discovery, storytelling, and solution design.It'sa big roleat a fast-growing company, withrealopportunity to drive impact and scale what works across a growing sales team.


Responsibilities:

Technical Deal Ownership

  • Own technical solution strategy from discovery through close, partnering with AEs who retain overall opportunity ownership.
  • Lead technical discovery and solution architecture, including integrations, security, compliance, and success criteria.
  • Identify and resolve technical risks early in partnership with Product and Engineering.
  • Lead technical responses for RFPs, RFIs, and security questionnaires.
  • Document requirements, architecture, risks, and decisions to support accurate forecasting and seamless implementation handoffs.

Demos & Solution Validation

  • Build tailored demos and reusable solution assets based on prospect workflows and use cases.
  • Manage demo environments and workflow templates.
  • Lead prospect sandbox setup, training, and technical validation.

Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Serve as the technical advisor to Sales and build relationships with prospect IT, security, and business stakeholders.
  • Map technical buying stakeholders and share insights with AEs.
  • Partner with Sales, Product, Customer Success, Professional Services, and Marketing to improve deal execution.

Professional Services Scoping

  • Capture implementation requirements, integrations, complexity, assumptions, and success criteria to support Services scoping.
  • Partner with Professional Services on solutions that are accurately scoped and deliverable.
  • Provide structured handoffs that minimize post-sale re-discovery.

Product & Market Feedback

  • Translate recurring prospect requirements and gaps into actionable Product feedback.
  • Advocate for scalable, configurable solutions over one-off custom development.
  • Help Sales accurately communicate product capabilities, constraints, and roadmap direction.
  • Represent SimpliGov as a solutions expert at webinars, tradeshows, and industry events.


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years' experience as a trusted technical advisor to customers (pre- or post-sales), ideally with direct experience in solution architecture, security/compliance requirements gathering, or systems integration
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, including security, compliance, and integration patterns common to public sector / regulated environments
  • Comfortable owning technical scoping conversations independently, from architecture whiteboard sessions to security questionnaires to integration requirements docs
  • Excellent understanding and awareness of the enterprise software sales cycle, and how solution validation gates deal progression
  • Ability to read the room, adapt, and build relationships with IT and business stakeholders alike
  • Excellent communicator, comfortable presenting complex technical solutions to business leaders, IT, and engineers
  • Strong follow-through - able to juggle multiple customers and competing priorities at once
  • Working fluency with AI-enabled software - able to explain model behavior, data handling, and usage-based metering to security-conscious public sector buyers
  • Hands-on experience with low-code workflow automation, digital forms, or e-signature platforms, or with adjacentgovtechsystems
  • Willing and able to travel up to 50% to meet with prospects, run on-site sessions, and attend industry events
  • Nice to have: Experience scoping and/or delivering professional services engagements (SOWs, effort estimation, phased implementation planning)


What We Offer:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, with significant employer contributions for employees AND dependents (contributions based on base-level plan; buyup plans available atadditionalcosts)
  • Company-sponsored life + disabilities insurances
  • 11 Paid holidays
  • Flexible time off
  • 401k plan with 4% employer match
  • Monthly stipends for wellness and home office expenses


Legal Disclaimers:

SimpliGovdoesnotsponsor applicants for work visas.


The US base salary range for this full-time position is approximately $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 + benefits. Individual pay is determined by many factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


SimpliGov participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. It is not used as a prescreening tool.