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Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

The Role We're hiring a Sales Engineer to be the technical core of a GTM team that sells a complex, infrastructure level product to buyers who know exactly what they're evaluating. The buyers here ...

Gravity Climate

Senior Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

This role blends traditional sales engineering, agent applications, and technical problem-solving. Who We Are: Gravity (gravityplatform.com) is the leading, AI-native carbon and energy management ...

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Sonance

Sales Engineer, Professional

San Clemente, CA · On-site +1

Sales Engineer, Professional Solutions Reports to: Director of Sales Engineering Location: San Clemente, CA or Remote Description The US Sales Engineer for Professional Solutions will have a deep ...

Varonis

Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$190K - $250K/yr

Sales Engineer Location: We are seeking remote candidates who are based in the Northern California area, Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Sales Engineer to join our team.

Phonely

Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Sales Engineer At some point in the future, every business will answer their phone with voice AI. We are building the platform that makes it possible. Phonely builds conversational voice AI agents ...

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Visa Hunt

Founding Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$170 - $260/hr

You'll partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Retell's founders to design enterprise Voice AI solutions, build technical proofs of concept, and guide customers through technical ...

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varonis

Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

Sales Engineer Location: We are seeking remote candidates who are based in the Northern California area, Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Sales Engineer to join our team.

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Retell AI

Founding Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$170K - $260K/yr

You'll partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Retell's founders to design enterprise Voice AI solutions, build technical proofs of concept, and guide customers through technical ...

Peak Energy

Sales Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$140K - $210K/yr

Sales Engineer Location: Burlingame, CA (Preferred) or Broomfield, CO Department: Commercial (Projects Team) Reports to: Director of Project Engineering Position Type: Full-time About the Company ...

EnSight Technologies

Sales Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

After a sale closes and moves into the project phase, coordinate with the project team and project engineer to ensure a clean transition, with support from the sales lead. * Identify, adopt ...

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AI Squared

Sales Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Engineer with a strong background in AI infrastructure to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving enterprise sales ...

AI Squared

Sales Engineer

Mountain View, CA

We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Engineer with a strong background in AI infrastructure to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving enterprise sales ...

AI Squared

Sales Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Engineer with a strong background in AI infrastructure to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving enterprise sales ...

Phonely Ltd

Sales Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

Sales Engineer At some point in the future, every business will answer their phone with voice AI. We are building the platform that makes it possible. Phonely builds conversational voice AI agents ...

Peak Energy

Sales Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$140K - $210K/yr

Sales Engineer Location: Burlingame, CA (Preferred) or Broomfield, CO Department: Commercial (Projects Team) Reports to: Director of Project Engineering Position Type: Full-time About the Company ...

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How much do sale engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for sale engineer in California is $94,934.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sale Engineer vs Technical Sales Engineer?

AspectSale EngineerTechnical Sales Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, sales trainingBachelor's degree in engineering, technical certifications, sales training
Work EnvironmentClient meetings, sales presentations, technical demonstrationsTechnical consultations, product demonstrations, client support
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, industrial equipment, technology firmsIT, electronics, industrial equipment, software companies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Sale Engineer and a Technical Sales Engineer lies in their focus areas. Sale Engineers primarily handle sales processes, client interactions, and closing deals, while Technical Sales Engineers combine technical expertise with sales skills to provide in-depth product support and technical solutions. Both roles require technical knowledge and sales abilities, but Technical Sales Engineers often have a stronger technical background to address complex client needs effectively.

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Infographic showing various Sale Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,934 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Technical Sales Engineer - 092QE

Quartus Engineering

San Diego, CA • On-site

$92.61 - $154.35/hr

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Job description

About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.


What will you do?

As a Technical Sales Engineer with a focus in Aerospace, you will be responsible for qualifying inbound leads, engaging potential clients, attending trade shows, and advancing early-stage opportunities through the proposal process.Throughout the sales process you will assist the client-facing team, ensuring all tasks are being completed, help to facilitate client communication and work on building deep relationships with the appropriate key points of contact.


In this role, you may also serve as the initial client-facing contact and work across Sales, Marketing, Advanced Programs, Program Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure opportunities are accurately captured, qualified, and transitioned to the appropriate technical resources for cost/scope/schedule alignment and proposal development.


Essential Job Functions:

  • Serve as the first point of contact for inbound leads from trade shows, marketing activities, and website inquiries

  • Conduct discovery calls to qualify client needs and determine technical alignment, and assign qualified leads to Engineering SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) or Advanced Programs as appropriate

  • Maintain active communication to ensure no lapses in client follow-up

  • Follow up with dormant clients, cold call new and relevant contacts as appropriate to drive lead generation with new and existing contacts.

  • Attend industry trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences as a company representative and document, track, and follow up on leads captured during events.

  • Coordinate handoffs to Sales, Engineering, Program Management, Business Development, or Advanced Programs as required to ensure timely delivery of proposals and outstanding related tasks.

  • Support an organization-wide approach to opportunity identification and progression which maintaining accuratelead/deal status in Hubspot or CRM.


Location

Position is based in San Diego with a hybrid schedule. * Travel required for trade shows and select client engagements.


*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.


What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree required and 5+ years combined experience in technical sales and/or engineering

  • Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills

  • Ability to translate customer needs into actionable technical next steps

  • Proficiency with HubSpot or comparable CRM platforms

  • Comfortable presenting at trade shows and engaging new clients

  • Must be a US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineering degree strongly preferred

  • Experience working with Aerospace clients or advanced engineering environments

  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), photonics, optical systems, or automation systems

  • Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts


Compensation and Benefits

Technical Sales Engineer pay range: $92,608 - $154,347*


*This range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.


Referral eligibility: Tier 1


Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.

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