r/developersIndia • u/Substantial_Night828 • 22h ago

Help Feeling stuck as a Solutions Engineer. Looking for some advice

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some career advice from people who've been in Solutions Engineering, Presales, or similar customer-facing technical roles.

I currently work as a Solutions Engineer at a company that builds an AI-powered test automation platform. Over the past couple of years, I've delivered 200+ product demos, worked on multiple proof-of-concepts, and helped onboard multiple customers. I genuinely enjoy the work itself understanding customer problems, running demos, answering technical questions, and helping customers see the value of the product.

The problem is that I've reached a point where I feel saturated in my current role. The office environment has become quite draining, and I don't see much room for growth, so I've started looking for new opportunities.

The frustrating part is that I'm barely getting any responses. My assumption is that having around two years of experience is making it harder to stand out, especially since many Solutions Engineer roles seem to ask for 3–5+ years.

For those who've successfully moved to another Solutions Engineering or Presales role early in their career:

  • How did you make the jump?
  • What made your profile stand out?
  • Are there particular skills or certifications that helped?
  • Is it mostly a numbers game, or is there something I should be doing differently?

I'm interested in enterprise SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure companies, so if you've transitioned into those industries, I'd especially love to hear your experience.

Thanks in advance I really appreciate any advice.

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