How to hire an advisory software engineer

How to hire an advisory software engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step advisory software 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 advisory software engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new advisory software engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your advisory software engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an advisory software engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An advisory software engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, advisory software 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.

   Here's a comparison of advisory software engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Advisory Software Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Advisory Software Engineer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$37-63
   Software Analyst	A software analyst is responsible for creating and designing software programs and applications, as well as modifying existing ones for optimization according to business requirements. Software analysts work with the technical team to draw system codes, analyze programming languages, and ensure the stability and efficiency of software navigation by running multiple quality checks to the system... Show more	$29-47
   Lead Engineer	A lead engineer's duties vary on their line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities will revolve around overseeing the progress of operations and performance of the workforce, ensuring that everything is running smoothly... Show more	$28-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • API
   • Web Application
   • Software Development
   • Linux
   • Database
   • JavaScript
   • User Interface
   • Architecture
   • SQL Server
   • WebSphere
   • C
   • C++
   • Web Services

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead less experience team members in providing support for major Linux distributor releases.
   • Acquire extensive experience leading, managing and overlooking development, troubleshooting, debugging, unit and integration test tasks of engineers.
   • Lead application architecture, component development, standardize SDLC processes and mentore developers.
   • Deliver a fully functional customer facing J2EE application while managing a team of developers.
   • Contribute to implementing microservices used to manage entities and maintain a synchronize state between supplier and distributor.
   • Used C++ for server-side development on multiple flavors of UNIX.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your advisory software engineer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An advisory software 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 advisory software engineer in Tennessee may be lower than in California, and an entry-level advisory software engineer usually earns less than a senior-level advisory software engineer. Additionally, an advisory software 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 advisory software engineer salary

   $102,654yearly

   $49.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level advisory software engineer salary

   $78,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average advisory software engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$121,902	$59
   2	Maryland	$112,204	$54
   3	New York	$101,469	$49
   4	Oregon	$99,662	$48
   5	North Carolina	$99,449	$48
   6	Illinois	$98,411	$47
   7	Massachusetts	$97,772	$47
   8	Virginia	$96,074	$46
   9	Pennsylvania	$92,139	$44
   10	Nevada	$91,508	$44
   11	Ohio	$89,011	$43
   12	Georgia	$88,325	$42
   13	Texas	$87,579	$42
   14	Colorado	$86,337	$42
   15	Kansas	$86,256	$41

   Average advisory software engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NEC Corporation of America	$118,750	$57.09
   2	Lenovo	$111,686	$53.70	10
   3	Aspect Software	$108,320	$52.08
   4	Ricoh	$107,881	$51.87	5
   5	Jack Henry & Associates	$106,364	$51.14	38
   6	Horizon Software	$106,028	$50.98
   7	Pitney Bowes	$104,486	$50.23
   8	Fiserv	$104,173	$50.08	35
   9	Infinite Computer Solutions	$103,135	$49.58
   10	Randstad North America, Inc.	$102,884	$49.46	17
   11	IBM	$102,117	$49.09	297
   12	Persistent Systems	$101,818	$48.95	5
   13	Acoustic	$101,316	$48.71
   14	Motorola Solutions	$100,191	$48.17	32
   15	Robert Half	$99,847	$48.00	175
   16	Ernst & Young	$99,721	$47.94	715
   17	FactSet	$97,292	$46.77	23
   18	Dassault Systèmes	$96,429	$46.36
   19	Sabre	$94,447	$45.41	2
   20	Hughes	$93,439	$44.92

4. Writing an advisory software engineer job description

   An advisory software 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 advisory software engineer job description:

   Advisory software engineer job description example

   Job DescriptionAdvisory Backend Software Engineer If you are a Advisory Backend Software Engineer with experience, please read on!Top Reasons to Work with UsThe client is a environmentally focused startup, with a mission to help reduce water waste. They are a category leader in the smart home space, has already help to save billions and billions of gallons of water, and counting.What You Will Be DoingThis role will be focused on designing and building new platform features. This role will also be responsible for architecting and scaling a microservice architecture as the company's network of connected devices continue to grow and as the company continues to launch new products.What You Need for this Position- Java
   - Serverless
   - Relational Database
   - NoSQL
   - Continuous Deployment
   - CI/CD
   - Test Automation
   - Test-Driven Development
   - JUnit
   - AWSWhat's In It for You- Vacation/PTO: Unlimted
   - Medical: premiums are 100% paid for employees and 60% paid for dependents, based on company sponsored plans.
   - Dental: premiums are 100% paid for employees and 60% paid for dependents, based on company sponsored plans.
   - Vision: premiums are 100% paid for employees and 60% paid for dependents, based on company sponsored plans.
   - Bonus
   - 401k: with a company match
   - Paid Travel: Company is headquartered in Denver, CO. We host company events with paid travel.
   - Professional Development: Employees get an annual stipend for furthering education & career growth.
   - Work From Home: Employees get a monthly stipend for enhancing their remote work experience.
   Benefits- Vacation/PTO: Unlimted
   - Medical: premiums are 100% paid for employees and 60% paid for dependents, based on company sponsored plans.
   - Dental: premiums are 100% paid for employees and 60% paid for dependents, based on company sponsored plans.
   - Vision: premiums are 100% paid for employees and 60% paid for dependents, based on company sponsored plans.
   - Bonus
   - 401k: with a company match
   - Paid Travel: Company is headquartered in Denver, CO. We host company events with paid travel.
   - Professional Development: Employees get an annual stipend for furthering education & career growth.
   - Work From Home: Employees get a monthly stipend for enhancing their remote work experience.So, if you are a Advisory Backend Software Engineer with experience, please apply today! - Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
   
   CyberCoders, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right advisory software engineer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your advisory software engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit advisory software engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting advisory software 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.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview advisory software engineer candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 advisory software engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect advisory software engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   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 advisory software 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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