How to hire an integration engineer

How to hire an integration engineer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an integration 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.

   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 integration engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, integration 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 integration engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Integration Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Integration Engineer	Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.	$35-63
   Project Engineer	A Project Engineer develops the plan that the entire team or company will undertake. The project engineer develops the plans, strategies, and goals of a project and then gives it to the management for approval and allocation... Show more	$26-48
   Product Engineer	A product engineer specializes in designing and developing commercial materials and services. They are primarily responsible for conducting thorough research and analysis of the latest trends and marketing conditions to come up with new ideas and products for the public... Show more	$32-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Python
   • Java
   • Data Analysis
   • Project Management
   • API
   • C++
   • JavaScript
   • Troubleshoot
   • RF
   • Linux
   • SAN
   • HTML
   • QA
   • System Design

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   Responsibilities:

   • Promote to manage the seamless exchange of proprietary and XML data via the internet in a fast pace environment.
   • Manage full life-cycle development and implementation of company's verification scheme for HSE critical equipment.
   • Develop and integrate software that drives flight control system hardware and achieves product requirements for an international avionics customer base.
   • Design a portable real-time PC instrumentation data collection system for use in GPS integration.
   • Develop ETL key-correction solutions to correct source references and serve as lead developer for the XML ingestion project.
   • Code API implementation validation library using java and C/C++ programming languages.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the integration engineer job description is a good way to get more applicants. An integration engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an integration engineer in Indiana may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level integration engineer. Additionally, an integration engineer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average integration engineer salary

   $99,674yearly

   $47.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level integration engineer salary

   $74,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average integration engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$130,302	$63
   2	District of Columbia	$117,359	$56
   3	Washington	$112,460	$54
   4	Massachusetts	$106,805	$51
   5	New Hampshire	$102,504	$49
   6	Arizona	$99,884	$48
   7	New York	$98,421	$47
   8	Oregon	$97,493	$47
   9	Virginia	$95,338	$46
   10	Texas	$94,821	$46
   11	Utah	$93,802	$45
   12	Colorado	$91,544	$44
   13	Michigan	$89,024	$43
   14	Illinois	$88,522	$43
   15	Florida	$87,144	$42
   16	Ohio	$83,604	$40
   17	Georgia	$82,451	$40
   18	North Carolina	$79,023	$38
   19	Indiana	$75,734	$36
   20	Wisconsin	$73,107	$35

   Average integration engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$151,917	$73.04	539
   2	Airbnb	$146,948	$70.65	3
   3	Apple	$143,126	$68.81	545
   4	Google	$142,684	$68.60	93
   5	Waymo	$141,943	$68.24	54
   6	Asana	$140,782	$67.68	6
   7	Yelp	$139,739	$67.18
   8	Practice Fusion	$138,201	$66.44
   9	The Walt Disney Company	$137,771	$66.24	134
   10	eBay	$137,513	$66.11	7
   11	Dropbox	$135,569	$65.18	1
   12	Anaplan	$134,719	$64.77	5
   13	OpenGov	$134,596	$64.71	2
   14	Sumo Logic	$134,051	$64.45	1
   15	Atlassian	$133,346	$64.11	20
   16	Robinhood	$133,157	$64.02	13
   17	New Relic	$132,828	$63.86
   18	Zoox	$132,465	$63.69	49
   19	GameStop	$132,325	$63.62	5
   20	PayPal	$131,210	$63.08	3

4. Writing an integration engineer job description

   A job description for an integration engineer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an integration engineer job description:

   Integration engineer job description example

   Alternate Job Location: Not Applicable : Not Applicable
   
   Work Arrangement: Hybrid
   
   Role Value Proposition:
   
   MetLife is looking for an Integration Engineer responsible for research, evaluate, design, engineering and implementation of MetLife's enterprise integration platforms. Provides support across multiple integration technologies such as IBM Integration BUS (IIB), IBM Message Queue (IMQ), API Connect, App Connect Professional and Enterprise as well as Cloud Paks. Engineer will also support onboarding new applications to the infrastructure. The Candidate should be highly motivated and strive to the improvement and automation of the technologies.
   
   Key Responsibilities:
   Collect requirements to onboard applications, create configurations, implement and support testing implementations using Agile technologies. Investigation of released fix packs, automation. Capacity reviews of current platform Support and collaborate for future upgrades for the current technologies. Create documentation related to fix packs or new technologies to share internally with other engineers, operations teams and developer teams.
   
   Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
   
   Required:
   3-5 years work experience in IT and/or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline 1-3 years of experience on WebSphere technologies such as MQ, IIB, API Connect. Ability to understand application requirements for MQ and IIB and automate configurations. Experience building and managing Key components of fully automated tool stack Scripting languages (Bash, crown, powershell, Python)
   
   Preferred:
   Experience with open-source technologies is a plus Experience with modern technologies such as Cloud/Azure, Containers and Chef Experience with DevOps processes and key components Experience working in Agile environment Hands-on experience designing, configuring, and implementing end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and automation scripts (Azure DevOps , Power shell, Perl, PowerShell, Python, Java...)
   
   At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
   
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   MetLife:
   
   MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
   
   We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the “World's Most Admired Companies.”
   
   MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.
   
   We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.
   
   MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right integration 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 integration engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit integration 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 integration engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit integration engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit integration 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 integration engineer

   Once you've selected the best integration 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new integration 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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