How to hire an implementation engineer

How to hire an implementation engineer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an implementation 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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   An implementation engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, implementation 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of implementation engineers.

   Type of Implementation Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Implementation 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.	$30-58
   Technical Services Engineer	A technical services engineer is responsible for assisting customers on their systems and network issues, providing them the best technical solutions, and guiding them on step-by-step procedures for troubleshooting. Technical services engineers must have excellent communication and technical skills, especially on identifying customers' system failures by asking them a few questions... Show more	$27-55
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Troubleshoot
   • Infrastructure
   • SAN
   • Linux
   • Project Management
   • JavaScript
   • Client Facing
   • Unix
   • C++
   • Debugging
   • FTP
   • HTML
   • SQL Server

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and support NetApp datastores being present to ESXi hosts.
   • Lead service delivery teams in accurate deployment of organizational Cisco router and switches.
   • Coordinate with manage service delivery teams to ensure the accurate deployment of organizational Cisco router and switches.
   • Implement, configure, and debug enterprise software using SQL, XML, HTML, CSS.
   • Work with capacity management technicians to implement internal storage, external SAN and NAS.
   • Perform project management for external hardware projects involving, deployment, relocation and upgrade of SAN equipment.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your implementation engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An implementation engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, implementation engineers' average salary in kansas is 46% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level implementation engineers earn 47% less than senior-level implementation engineers.
   • Certifications. An implementation engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an implementation engineer's salary.

   Average implementation engineer salary

   $88,779yearly

   $42.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level implementation engineer salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average implementation engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$129,735	$62
   2	District of Columbia	$100,554	$48
   3	Maryland	$96,971	$47
   4	Texas	$94,666	$46
   5	Arizona	$93,656	$45
   6	New York	$90,108	$43
   7	Illinois	$90,075	$43
   8	New Jersey	$89,188	$43
   9	Washington	$87,383	$42
   10	Wisconsin	$86,915	$42
   11	Colorado	$86,833	$42
   12	Rhode Island	$86,566	$42
   13	Pennsylvania	$85,169	$41
   14	Ohio	$85,159	$41
   15	Georgia	$82,053	$39
   16	Massachusetts	$82,024	$39
   17	Michigan	$79,065	$38
   18	Montana	$76,164	$37
   19	North Carolina	$76,068	$37
   20	Minnesota	$73,832	$36

   Average implementation engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$134,437	$64.63	211
   2	Google	$123,949	$59.59	171
   3	Intuitive Surgical	$116,581	$56.05	4
   4	Comverse Technology	$113,872	$54.75
   5	DocuSign	$112,509	$54.09	4
   6	Slalom	$112,082	$53.89	91
   7	IPC Systems	$111,334	$53.53	1
   8	Adobe	$111,124	$53.42	40
   9	SAS Institute	$111,028	$53.38	10
   10	SiFive	$109,444	$52.62
   11	NTT Europe Ltd	$109,213	$52.51	49
   12	Cirrus Logic	$108,409	$52.12	2
   13	Pure Storage	$107,427	$51.65	38
   14	Imprivata	$106,289	$51.10
   15	Intel	$105,752	$50.84	46
   16	PDT Partners	$105,659	$50.80
   17	Amazon	$104,384	$50.18	356
   18	TEKsystems	$104,326	$50.16	49
   19	TIBCO Software	$104,100	$50.05
   20	Radial	$103,651	$49.83

4. Writing an implementation engineer job description

   An implementation 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 implementation engineer job description:

   Implementation engineer job description example

   • 2+ years experience integrating with web APIs. Experience with modern web frameworks a plus (React, Node.js, etc)
   • Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and understand complex systems (APIs, databases, SDK's, etc.)
   • Excellent communication skills; comfortable leading meetings with C-level contacts
   • Ability to identify and clearly communicate pragmatic solutions to complex integration problems
   • Continuous desire to improve technical acumen

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   Our unobvious approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. So no matter where you're from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

   Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does it sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application.

   Who we are:

   Adyen is the payments platform of choice for the world's leading companies, delivering frictionless payments across online, mobile and in-store channels. It is the only provider of a modern end-to-end infrastructure, connecting directly to Visa, Mastercard, and consumers' globally preferred payment methods. With offices around the world, Adyen serves nine of the 10 largest U.S. internet companies and many worldwide retailers. Customers include Facebook, Uber, L'Oreal, Casper, Bonobos, and Spotify.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find implementation 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 implementation engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit implementation engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit implementation 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 implementation engineer

   Once you've selected the best implementation engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new implementation engineer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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