How to hire a senior solutions engineer

How to hire a senior solutions engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior solutions engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior solutions engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior solutions 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 senior solutions engineer you need to hire. Certain senior solutions engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A senior solutions engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior solutions 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 senior solutions engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Senior Solutions Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Solutions 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.	$37-73
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62
   Team Lead Engineer	A team leads engineer is in charge of spearheading and overseeing the efforts of an engineering team, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Although the duties may depend on one's industry of employment, it typically includes designing and developing systems according to project requirements, setting objectives and construction guidelines, delegating tasks, managing budgets and schedules, and monitoring the workflow, performing corrective measures as needed... Show more	$40-75

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cloud
   • Healthcare
   • Database
   • Pre Sales
   • Cloud Computing
   • Saas
   • Java
   • Infrastructure
   • Pre-Sales
   • Architecture
   • JavaScript
   • CRM
   • API
   • Sales Process

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage network area near line storage on graphics and editing LAN systems.
   • Research lead to optimization of SAN base storage and adoption of solid-state disk solutions.
   • Write Perl and shell scripts to automate tasks and parse system and application logs.
   • Design and write the CloudFormation scripts in JSON for creating and managing applications in AWS.
   • Design and develop content management application for user manage web site with JAVA, JAVASCRIPT, JSP.
   • Prepare ETL standards and write ETL flow for complex fact tables in DW and manage on the SharePoint site.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, senior solutions engineers' average salary in oklahoma is 45% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior solutions engineers earn 48% less than senior-level senior solutions engineers.
   • Certifications. A senior solutions 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 a senior solutions engineer's salary.

   Average senior solutions engineer salary

   $110,210yearly

   $52.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior solutions engineer salary

   $79,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average senior solutions engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$155,396	$75
   2	Virginia	$127,271	$61
   3	Arizona	$124,255	$60
   4	New York	$119,391	$57
   5	District of Columbia	$117,654	$57
   6	Maryland	$114,904	$55
   7	Georgia	$113,894	$55
   8	Texas	$113,747	$55
   9	Colorado	$112,947	$54
   10	Nevada	$112,151	$54
   11	Oregon	$111,769	$54
   12	New Jersey	$110,074	$53
   13	Utah	$105,597	$51
   14	New Hampshire	$104,176	$50
   15	North Carolina	$103,950	$50
   16	Massachusetts	$101,008	$49
   17	Illinois	$100,886	$49
   18	Washington	$97,920	$47
   19	Minnesota	$96,500	$46
   20	Connecticut	$94,564	$45

   Average senior solutions engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Roku	$192,083	$92.35	20
   2	Flexport	$168,502	$81.01	15
   3	The Walt Disney Company	$161,349	$77.57	281
   4	Dotdash	$160,829	$77.32
   5	PayPal	$153,513	$73.80	26
   6	Okta	$151,715	$72.94	34
   7	Google	$148,329	$71.31	258
   8	Automation Anywhere	$147,799	$71.06	7
   9	DocuSign	$147,669	$70.99	5
   10	VMware	$145,982	$70.18
   11	Amazon	$144,768	$69.60	431
   12	NVIDIA	$144,350	$69.40	284
   13	AvePoint	$142,527	$68.52	6
   14	Cloudera	$141,699	$68.12	2
   15	RingCentral	$141,148	$67.86	1
   16	Twist Bioscience	$140,785	$67.69
   17	Microsoft	$140,340	$67.47	424
   18	Apptio	$140,324	$67.46
   19	GoDaddy	$140,147	$67.38
   20	Rivian	$139,741	$67.18	12

4. Writing a senior solutions engineer job description

   A job description for a senior solutions 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 a senior solutions engineer job description:

   Senior solutions engineer job description example

   The Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer Supports the development and execution of cloud implementation strategy within the organization's existing IT infrastructure. The Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
   Responsibilities
   
   The Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer Implements the organization's cloud strategy from a technical perspective, including design, planning, integration, maintenance, and support of cloud architecture. May work with stakeholders across the organization to evaluate cloud systems and identify appropriate solutions. Collaborates with product managers and engineers to develop specifications for new cloud-based products/services, applications, and solutions. Drives the roll-out of cloud management platforms, evaluates its performance, and implements enhancements. Begins to influence the department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
   This role will be part of the Medical Records Management System, an enterprise system for requesting, receiving, storing, and usage of medical records within Humana involving 65M+ medical records per year.
   
   Required Qualifications
   Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Computer Science or related field6 or more years of experience designing, developing, and testing software applications Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Cloud Networking, Cloud Security, Windows, and LinuxStrong technical knowledge of .NET Core, .NET 6, and C#Knowledge of Relational and No SQL database design patterns Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   Microsoft Azure Certifications (AZ-204 Azure Associate Developer or higher) Strong understanding of Terraform, PowerShell, and ARM scripting Strong cloud platform security knowledge - IAMStrong networking knowledge - Routing, DNS, FirewallsGood understanding of application containerization and orchestration using Docker and KubernetesExperience with infrastructure automation through CI/CD pipelines
   
   Additional Information
   Humana and its subsidiaries require vaccinated associates who work outside of their homes to submit proof of vaccination, including COVID-19 boosters. Associates who remain unvaccinated must either undergo weekly negative COVID testing OR wear a mask at all times while in a Humana facility or while working in the field.
   
   Work-At-Home Requirements
   • WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expenses.
   • A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
   • Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
   • A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
   
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   Scheduled Weekly Hours
   
   40

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior solutions 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. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 senior solutions engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior solutions 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new senior solutions 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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