How to hire an enterprise engineer

How to hire an enterprise engineer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an enterprise engineer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an enterprise engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an enterprise engineer that fits the bill.

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

   Type of Enterprise Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Enterprise Engineer	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$37-69
   Technical Systems Engineer	Technical Systems Engineers are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the infrastructure or systems network. They build, maintain, and repair all the systems and network infrastructure of the organization... Show more	$35-66
   Management Engineer	A management engineer specializes in designing and developing systems to optimize business or establishment procedures. Their duties typically revolve around coordinating with various departments to obtain necessary data, conducting observations and inspections to determine the strengths and weaknesses of existing processes, executing maintenance checks to ensure the efficiency of services, and performing research and analysis to come up with the ideal solutions... Show more	$31-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Architecture
   • Cloud
   • Linux
   • Azure
   • VMware
   • PowerShell
   • ITIL
   • SharePoint
   • Virtualization
   • DNS
   • Troubleshoot
   • Windows Server
   • Jenkins

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage SharePoint user accounts, permissions and access rights in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy and security.
   • Design, implement and manage servers, workstations, network storage, and networking equipment across all offices.
   • Create Perl applications, including custom libraries, to manage configuration of customer's production enterprise management servers.
   • Provide enterprise validation input to support the engineering review board to generate and manage mitigation plans for the overall mission architecture.
   • Act as an on-site storage, operating system and virtualization expert for a DoD customer.
   • Install and troubleshoot various hardware and software issues.

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3. Make a budget

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

   $106,770yearly

   $51.33 hourly rate

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   Entry-level enterprise engineer salary

   $78,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average enterprise engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$132,863	$64
   2	Nevada	$119,810	$58
   3	Washington	$112,783	$54
   4	New York	$110,224	$53
   5	Oregon	$104,457	$50
   6	North Carolina	$103,949	$50
   7	Texas	$103,868	$50
   8	Maryland	$100,664	$48
   9	Wisconsin	$98,800	$48
   10	Georgia	$98,218	$47
   11	Utah	$98,122	$47
   12	Arizona	$97,951	$47
   13	New Jersey	$96,929	$47
   14	Louisiana	$95,927	$46
   15	South Carolina	$95,770	$46
   16	Virginia	$94,252	$45
   17	Iowa	$94,050	$45
   18	Massachusetts	$93,998	$45
   19	Illinois	$93,375	$45
   20	Ohio	$91,747	$44

   Average enterprise engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$150,599	$72.40	515
   2	Sprinklr	$146,755	$70.56
   3	Zendesk	$133,780	$64.32	4
   4	F5	$133,071	$63.98	11
   5	Amazon	$132,322	$63.62	568
   6	Anaplan	$132,046	$63.48	10
   7	Walmart	$129,743	$62.38	7
   8	Microsoft	$128,565	$61.81	78
   9	Bloomberg	$127,683	$61.39	14
   10	Fanatics	$126,559	$60.85	4
   11	Zscaler	$125,515	$60.34	4
   12	The New York Times Company	$123,604	$59.42	2
   13	LinkedIn	$123,320	$59.29	4
   14	Expedia Group	$122,185	$58.74	28
   15	Darden Restaurants	$122,137	$58.72
   16	RingCentral	$121,922	$58.62	6
   17	Cisco	$120,784	$58.07	308
   18	Sony Electronics	$120,050	$57.72	2
   19	Costco Wholesale	$119,162	$57.29	2
   20	Nordstrom	$118,721	$57.08	2

4. Writing an enterprise engineer job description

   An enterprise 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. Below, you can find an example of an enterprise engineer job description:

   Enterprise engineer job description example

   Say hello to possibilities.
   
   It's not everyday that you consider starting a new career. We're RingCentral, and we're happy that someone as talented as you is considering this role. First, a little about us, we're the global leader in cloud-based communications and collaboration software. We are fundamentally changing the nature of human interaction-giving people the freedom to connect powerfully and personally from anywhere, at any time, on any device.
   
   We're a $1.5 billion company that's growing at 30+% annually and we're expanding our Global Service and Support Team to make sure we stay ahead of the competition.
   
   We're currently looking for:
   Diagnoses and troubleshoots all RingCentral Unified Communications (UC) issues and assists customers to maintain stable integrated UC platform.Provides Enterprise level technical support to all Enterprise customers Troubleshoots and reproduces customer technical issues to resolution and/or escalates Applies expert knowledge of RingCentral services and VOIP technology Responsible for training customer administration of RingCentral platform Answers complex technical questions and offers workarounds for customer networks Provides quick and accurate handling of support interactions - phone, screen sharing and email Follows up with customers, ensuring customer is up to date and satisfied with resolution Responds promptly to escalations while keeping detailed case notes Manages customer expectations and experience to deliver high customer satisfaction and increase retention Regularly achieves and exceeds service level agreements and quality customer satisfaction targets Remain current on software defect and upgrades Manage escalated issues and collaborate with other internal departments to expedite resolution Help develop and maintain customer facing and internal help articles
   
   Desired Qualifications:
   Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred2+ years experience in customer focused/customer experience role Strong technical troubleshooting skills, perseverance and patience Experienced in VOIP technology including SIP, RTP, QoS, COS, codecs Knowledge of network troubleshooting and terminology including LAN/WAN, Routers, Firewalls, Switches, PBX deployment, TCP/IP (IPv4), DNS, etc.Networking, IT or telecommunications certification is a plus - Network + or equivalent is desirable.Experience supporting telecommunications, networking or Software-as-a-Service products Experience supporting contact center technologies Ability to work efficiently in a highly demanding team-oriented and fast paced environment Ability to communicate and empathize with all levels of customers - executives, end users, developers Self-motivated with the ability to dive right in, be effective and make a difference
   
   What we offer:
   RingCentral offers all the work/life benefits you could ever want, (and none of the micromanagement.)
   Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter Benefits 401K match and ESPPFlexible PTOWellness programs including 1:1 wellness coaching through TaskHuman and meditation guidance through HeadspacePaid parental leave and new parent gift boxes Pet insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7Rocket Lawyer services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning Employee bonus referral program
   
   RingCentral's Global Service and Support team leads the post-sale experience for our customers-making sure their every need is met, and that they're able to use our products effectively and easily. As our customers' central point of contact, you'll champion their needs, share deep product knowledge, provide innovative solutions, and build relationships that show our customers what powering human connection really means.
   
   RingCentral's work culture is the backbone of our success. And don't just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success. RingCentral offers on-site, remote and hybrid work options optimized for the ways we work and live now.
   
   About RingCentral
   RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of business cloud communications and contact center solutions based on its powerful Message Video Phone™ (MVP™) global platform. More flexible and cost effective than legacy on-premises PBX and video conferencing systems that it replaces, RingCentral empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.
   
   RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. 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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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find enterprise engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your enterprise engineer job on Zippia to find and attract quality enterprise engineer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit enterprise engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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.

   If your interviews with enterprise engineer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • 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 enterprise engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the enterprise engineer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new enterprise engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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