How to hire a systems integration engineer

How to hire a systems integration engineer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your systems integration 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 a systems integration engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

   Type of Systems Integration Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Systems Integration 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.	$37-67
   Systems Analyst	A systems analyst is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of technology systems and analyzing its efficiency for business operations and clients' needs. Systems analysts create specific modifications to operating systems and help design solutions and processes... Show more	$27-46
   Computer Engineer	A computer engineer is someone who examines, designs, and manages computer hardware and software systems. He/She or she helps in solving issues or any concerns that may occur with the computer's hardware and software as well as assists in the innovation of computer technology... Show more	$33-63

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Python
   • Architecture
   • System Integration
   • C++
   • Linux
   • DOD
   • Troubleshoot
   • RF
   • System Design
   • Java
   • Software Development
   • Project Management
   • Database
   • System Engineering

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop batch files using Perl and ScriptIt to fully automate unattend per-install load for each individual project.
   • Manage, configure and build the lab environment for testing which consists of physical and virtual servers (VMWare).
   • Design, configure and manage mid-size VMware infrastructure.
   • Create and implement a database to support multiple users in managing and tracking development artifacts.
   • Focuse on delivering engine, air handling, after-treatment and controls architecture recommendations to achieve cost reduction and fuel economy improvements.
   • Perform scans and vulnerability assessments using AppDetective, WebInspect, ACAS and NESSUS scanner.

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3. Make a budget

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

   $106,065yearly

   $50.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level systems integration engineer salary

   $79,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average systems integration engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$151,196	$73
   2	Washington	$125,096	$60
   3	District of Columbia	$109,591	$53
   4	Virginia	$98,797	$48
   5	Massachusetts	$98,185	$47
   6	Maryland	$95,981	$46
   7	New York	$95,709	$46
   8	Texas	$93,449	$45
   9	Michigan	$92,375	$44
   10	Georgia	$90,805	$44
   11	Minnesota	$90,787	$44
   12	Colorado	$90,633	$44
   13	Illinois	$89,610	$43
   14	Missouri	$89,123	$43
   15	Indiana	$82,423	$40
   16	Alabama	$81,831	$39
   17	South Carolina	$80,578	$39

   Average systems integration engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$173,316	$83.33	3,310
   2	Google	$157,576	$75.76	459
   3	Cloudflare	$152,882	$73.50	58
   4	Microsoft	$149,753	$72.00	391
   5	Apple	$148,171	$71.24	531
   6	NVIDIA	$147,468	$70.90	197
   7	eBay	$147,123	$70.73	25
   8	StubHub	$146,471	$70.42	7
   9	PayPal	$144,474	$69.46	4
   10	Dotdash	$142,718	$68.61
   11	Rivian	$141,449	$68.00	35
   12	Zoox	$137,749	$66.23	84
   13	Cepheid	$132,647	$63.77
   14	Amazon	$131,626	$63.28	745
   15	Better	$129,968	$62.48
   16	Aryaka	$128,594	$61.82
   17	Kiteworks	$127,738	$61.41
   18	NIO	$127,492	$61.29	2
   19	Ford Motor	$127,423	$61.26	409
   20	Tesla	$127,078	$61.10

4. Writing a systems integration engineer job description

   A job description for a systems 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 a systems integration engineer job description:

   Systems integration engineer job description example

   Minimum qualifications:
   
   + Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
   
   + 3 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python).
   
   + 3 years of experience in incident management related to firmware debugging and troubleshooting.
   
   Preferred qualifications:
   
   + Experience in debugging and troubleshooting skills in domains of Firmware (FW), Linux Kernel or Userspace.
   
   + Experience with Linux or Unix environments, including shell scripting.
   
   + Experience in embedded systems development.
   
   + Knowledge of Advanced RISC Machine (ARM) or x86 assembly, Basic Input Output System (BIOS), Linux kernel, and device drivers.
   
   + Familiarity with Chromium projects and ChromeOS devices.
   
   + Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
   
   As a Systems Integration Engineer in the Incident Management team you will work closely with the ChromeOS release management team to work on bugs impacting ChromeOS release milestones. You will be responsible for understanding, troubleshooting and resolving cross functional bugs by driving the bug resolution and co-working with cross functional teams together. You will also be responsible to work with the ChromeOS team and release team to improve processes, tools and reporting to help the ChromeOS ecosystem to scale.
   
   Chrome OS delivers quality computing at scale to provide universal and unfettered access to information, entertainment, and tools. Our mission is to empower anyone to create and access information freely through fast, secure, simple, and intelligent computing.
   
   Additional Information:
   
   (Colorado only*) Minimum full-time salary range between $122,000 - $131,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. *Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum salary compensation for this role when being hired into our offices in Colorado.
   
   + Be an integration expert who can understand, troubleshoot and resolve issues (e.g., firmware, hardware, Linux, Kernel, graphics, etc.) by co-working with internal functional teams.
   
   + Be a part of a team that manages incoming bugs from users, partners, testing team and help triage issues to drive resolution across internal functional teams.
   
   + Improve process, infrastructure, tests, and tools based on experience of managing issues to ease the life of issue management.
   
   + Build tools to generate reliable logs, build systems to analyze logs and help ChromeOS ecosystem quality by helping the team to address incoming bugs.
   
   + Ensure the issue contains relevant information for teams to debug and resolve the issue, track the resolutions of blocking bugs, and analyze bug trends to send reports.

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5. Post your job

   To find systems integration engineers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any systems integration engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level systems integration engineers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your systems integration engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit systems integration engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting systems integration 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.

   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.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a systems integration engineer applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and 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 systems integration engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect systems integration 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 also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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