AI Solution Engineer

iO Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI SaaS company is seeking a Solution Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This hybrid role involves collaborating with sales and product teams to develop AI-driven solutions for enterprise customers. Successful candidates will have a strong background in B2B SaaS or data/AI solutions and experience with technical communication and workshops. The package includes a salary of up to £85,000 plus bonuses, share options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Share options

Private health cover

Enhanced family leave

25 days holiday

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Strong background in B2B SaaS or data/AI solutions, ideally in a pre-sales or solution engineering role.
• Experience engaging enterprise customers and facilitating technical/commercial workshops.
• Strong technical grounding in data analytics, AI or advanced technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Leading discovery workshops and technical discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Scoping AI solutions and producing proposals that align with customer objectives.
• Designing and presenting business cases with tangible ROI.

Skills

B2B SaaS experience

Data/AI solutions

Technical communication

Workshop facilitation

Analytical skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Solution Engineer

Hybrid - Manchester
Up to £85,000 + Bonus

The Opportunity

A leading AI SaaS company is scaling rapidly and looking for a Solution Engineer to join their commercial team. The business helps global enterprises unlock value from data through cutting-edge AI applications in areas such as pricing, inventory, and customer intelligence.

This is a chance to join a high-growth tech company at the forefront of applied AI, working with major international brands and playing a key role in shaping how organisations adopt next-generation technology.

The Role

As Solution Engineer, you'll act as the bridge between technical capability and commercial opportunity. You'll partner with sales and product teams to engage with enterprise customers, uncover business challenges, and design AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading discovery workshops, demos and technical discussions with senior stakeholders
• Scoping AI solutions and producing proposals that align with customer objectives
• Designing and presenting business cases with tangible ROI and value calculations
• Supporting enterprise architecture conversations with technical leaders (CIOs, CDOs etc.)
• Staying on top of the latest AI advancements to position the business as a thought leader

About You

• Strong background in B2B SaaS or data/AI solutions, ideally in a pre-sales or solution engineering role
• Experience engaging enterprise customers and facilitating technical/commercial workshops
• Strong technical grounding in data analytics, AI or advanced technology platforms
• Confident communicator able to simplify complex topics for diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative, curious, and commercially minded with the drive to make an impact

Package

• Salary up to £85,000 + bonus
• Hybrid working in Manchester (3 days in office, 2 remote)
• Share options, private health cover and enhanced family leave
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus flexible bank holidays
• Professional development opportunities, volunteering days, wellbeing support, and regular social events