US Solutions Engineer postings rise 15% this month, but most roles still want 6+ years
Hiring picked up across 1,798 companies, yet the median minimum experience is 6 years and 24% of roles ask for 10 years or more.
The middle posted range across all levels. 61% of open roles post their pay.
2,748 roles with yearly payof open roles are at employers with recent US H-1B visa filings. Amazon, Capgemini, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft are on the list.
US H-1B filings, matched by employeris what the typical role asks for. 24% ask for 10 years or more.
79% of open roles state yearsThis week's read
Solutions Engineer hiring in the US picked up pace this month. New postings rose 15% over the past 30 days, and open roles now stand at 4,521 across 1,798 companies, led by Amazon and Capgemini among the top hirers.
The experience bar is high. The median posting asks for at least 6 years, and 24% of roles want 10 years or more. That is worth checking before you apply, since most listings state a years requirement up front.
New postings grew fastest at Cisco, up 42%, and at Palo Alto Networks, up 36%, over the past month. Other employers slowed their hiring pace over the same period.
If you need visa sponsorship, 46% of open roles sit at companies with recent H-1B filings. Remote options are limited: only 21% of roles are remote.
Pay is posted on 61% of roles, with a typical range of $142k to $207k across all levels, rising with seniority. AI and machine learning is named in 33% of postings, more than any other skill asked for.
What this means for you
Three things you can act on this week
- Expect a high experience bar
The median posting asks for at least 6 years, and 24% want 10 years or more. Most listings state a years requirement, so you can usually tell going in whether you fit before applying.
- Watch the fastest-growing hirers
New postings grew 42% at Cisco and 36% at Palo Alto Networks over the past month. These two are adding roles faster than most, so it is worth checking their listings often.
- Check sponsorship before applying broadly
46% of open roles sit at companies with recent H-1B filings. If you need visa sponsorship, prioritize employers with that record rather than applying everywhere.
Pay
What Solutions Engineering roles in the United States pay, by level
The middle (median) of the pay ranges employers post. Read each bar from the typical low end to the typical high end of a posting. 61% of open roles post their pay.
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| Level | Roles with pay | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 97 | $172k | $264k |
| Principal / Staff | 212 | $167k | $244k |
| Senior / Lead | 802 | $151k | $215k |
| Mid level | 1,637 | $130k | $195k |
Yearly USD ranges only (hourly pay and other currencies are left out). Level is read from the job title.
Momentum
New Solutions Engineering roles each week
Last 30 days: 1,692 new roles, against 1,469 the 30 days before (+15%). Each week counts the same companies, and a role counts as new only in the week it was posted, so a careers site we start reading never shows up as growth.
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| Week starting | New roles |
|---|---|
| 7 Sep | 309 |
| 14 Sep | 363 |
| 21 Sep | 389 |
| 28 Sep | 408 |
| 5 Oct | 375 |
| 12 Oct | 398 |
| 19 Oct | 509 |
| 26 Oct | 510 |
Who is hiring
The companies with the most open Solutions Engineering roles
1,798 companies are hiring. The top eight hold 15% of the open roles.
| Company | Open roles | Change in new roles | H-1B filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 163 | On the list | |
| Capgemini | 140 | On the list | |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise | 84 | On the list | |
| Microsoft | 62 | On the list | |
| NVIDIA | 58 | On the list | |
| Oracle | 56 | On the list | |
| Palo Alto Networks | 56 | +36% | |
| SHI International | 39 |
Change compares new roles in the last 30 days with the 30 days before, shown where a company posted 25 or more in the earlier 30 days. Staffing agencies are left out. A company name links to its Ashney company page where there is one.
What they ask for
The technology Solutions Engineering roles ask for most
Ask Rate is the share of roles that name a skill, from 4,368 postings read in full. Ways of working (methods such as Agile, tools such as Jira) are listed apart; office tools and soft skills are left out.
Ways of working
Industries named most: Consulting 12%, SaaS 11%, Healthcare 7%. Certifications named: CISSP 3%, CCNP 1%, CompTIA Security+ 1%. 21% of open roles say they are remote.
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