How to hire an account systems engineer

How to hire an account systems engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step account systems engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an account systems engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new account systems engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the account systems engineer you need to hire. Certain account systems engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An account systems engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, account systems engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of account systems engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Account Systems Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Account Systems Engineer	Sales engineers sell complex scientific and technological products or services to businesses. They must have extensive knowledge of the products’ parts and functions and must understand the scientific processes that make these products work.	$31-57
   Marketing Engineer	A marketing engineer applies technical knowledge to sales and marketing campaigns. The duties of a marketing engineer include assisting the sales team and clients, understanding the technical aspects of a product, executing marketing ideas and campaigns, advising the marketing team on how technology can be used to help reach marketing goals, compiling information on competitors' products, and supporting outbound activities.	$33-66
   Sales Engineering Manager	A sales engineering manager specializes in developing systems and procedures to optimize a company's sales operations, aiming for client satisfaction and profit growth. It is their duty to set goals and timelines, establish guidelines, manage different teams, research new business and client opportunities, gather and analyze data to identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing operations, develop sales strategies, and implement solutions against problem areas... Show more	$42-80

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Unix
   • Technical Expertise
   • Pre Sales
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Technical Guidance
   • RFP
   • Technical Support
   • Technical Assistance
   • Technical Sales
   • Software Development
   • Post Sales
   • EMC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the engineering responses to major RFP's.
   • Develop Perl scripts to automate object model and functional mapping into the application metadata and database.
   • level for product ROI (return on investment).
   • Design water treatment programs for HVAC process improvements in new and existing facilities.
   • Train channel partners in storage virtualization and software design storage concepts and benefits.
   • Complete proficiency in requirementsgathering, design and engineering of Avaya IP and TDM products.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your account systems engineer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An account systems engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an account systems engineer in Hawaii may be lower than in California, and an entry-level account systems engineer usually earns less than a senior-level account systems engineer. Additionally, an account systems engineer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average account systems engineer salary

   $89,200yearly

   $42.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level account systems engineer salary

   $66,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average account systems engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$130,059	$63
   2	Virginia	$94,264	$45
   3	New York	$91,519	$44
   4	Texas	$91,070	$44
   5	Maryland	$88,569	$43
   6	Colorado	$88,498	$43
   7	Florida	$86,316	$42
   8	Utah	$84,520	$41
   9	Arkansas	$82,487	$40
   10	Oregon	$82,063	$39
   11	Georgia	$81,906	$39
   12	Ohio	$80,871	$39
   13	Massachusetts	$79,720	$38
   14	New Jersey	$79,206	$38
   15	North Carolina	$77,693	$37
   16	Pennsylvania	$76,873	$37
   17	Illinois	$75,195	$36
   18	Washington	$71,871	$35
   19	Michigan	$64,374	$31
   20	Oklahoma	$63,488	$31

   Average account systems engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$150,161	$72.19	424
   2	Apple	$138,809	$66.74	171
   3	Palo Alto Networks	$128,635	$61.84	21
   4	Square	$121,780	$58.55
   5	Pure Storage	$113,530	$54.58	16
   6	AIG	$113,233	$54.44	8
   7	Costco Wholesale	$110,848	$53.29	2
   8	Zurich	$102,312	$49.19	6
   9	Snap	$101,250	$48.68	36
   10	Nalco Holding Company	$97,503	$46.88
   11	Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.	$94,448	$45.41	1
   12	American Family Insurance	$94,207	$45.29
   13	Qualcomm	$93,749	$45.07	34
   14	Hewlett Packard Enterprise	$90,472	$43.50	52
   15	FM Global	$88,471	$42.53
   16	Jacobs Enterprises	$88,316	$42.46	100
   17	Ngk Automotive Ceramics Usa	$87,270	$41.96
   18	Liberty Mutual Insurance	$86,347	$41.51	29
   19	The Hartford	$84,972	$40.85	30
   20	Jacobs Engineering Group	$82,122	$39.48

4. Writing an account systems engineer job description

   An account systems engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an account systems engineer job description:

   Account systems engineer job description example

   Boulder,Colorado,United States
   
   Software and Services
   
   + Experience with iOS/mac OS UI application development (e.g. AppKit, UIKit, SwiftUI)
   
   + Proficiency in C, C++, Objective-C, and/or Swift
   
   **Description**
   
   You will work with other SW and HW engineers in a fast-paced forward-looking role, shaping new product features; ultimately enhancing the product experience for our customers. You will have the unique opportunity to learn about different components across Apple's product stack, and design new ways of writing applications and managing the system experience for users. Being part of our passionate team, you will work with technologies like RealityKit, ARKit, and SwiftUI, and you will work cross-functionally to solve incredibly interesting and challenging problems in the AR/VR space.
   
   **Education & Experience**
   
   BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or a related field
   
   **Additional Requirements**
   
   + - Attention to detail, passion and the ability to master new applications and technologies quickly
   
   + - Fast technical uptake and ability to quickly switch context
   
   + - Willingness to go up and down the software stack to debug, diagnose, and fix issues, even outside your comfort zone
   
   + - Strong communication, teamwork and cross-team collaboration skills
   
   + - Solid understanding of software engineering techniques, methodologies and practices
   
   + - Swift and SwiftUI is a plus
   
   + - AR/VR experience is a plus, but not required
   
   + - Performance tools and optimization is a plus
   
   + If you are a Colorado resident, this is for you:
   
   + At Apple, we see the whole you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. AR/VR System UI Engineer starts at an annual salary of $107,500. The actual pay may be higher depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Every Apple employee also has the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder, because all team members are eligible for stock grants and also a discount when purchasing Apple stock.
   
   + We offer all kinds of ways to experience well-being, confidence, and satisfaction. Learn more about Apple benefits.
   
   + Note: Apple benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements
   
   + We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
   
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   Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
   
   Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .

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5. Post your job

   To find the right account systems engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with account systems engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit account systems engineers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your account systems engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit account systems engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting account systems engineers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new account systems engineer

   Once you've found the account systems engineer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new account systems engineer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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