Solution Engineer Jobs in Washington
Solution Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing across a market that ranges from entry-level associate roles through senior and principal positions. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Salesforce sustaining consistent demand for pre-sales technical expertise. The most in-demand specialties in Washington right now are cloud solutions, SaaS platforms, and data analytics integrations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About VictoriaMetrics
We are the company behind the popular open-source, high-performance time-series database and monitoring solution of the same name: VictoriaMetrics. We’ve also recently introduced our open source logs management solution, VictoriaLogs as well as a new open source database for traces, VictoriaTraces.
Fortune 500 companies use our products as their core observability solution. Our services are used by Spotify, WIX, Grammarly, CERN and thousands others. Our open source products have been downloaded 1B+ times to date.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Solution Engineer who lives in the terminal and is passionate about system performance. In this role, you will be a key technical expert and the bridge between the Enterprise version of our open source Observability platform and our customers' most complex Linux-based infrastructures.
You won't just be selling software; you will be consulting with principal Software Engineers and Development Leads to help them instrument their applications, derive the best solution for their specific footprint, and gain actionable visibility into their distributed systems. As a Senior member of the team, you will focus on handling our most complex technical engagements and working closely with our Development team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Technical Discovery & Consultation
Partner with Enterprise Sales to lead technical discovery for our largest strategic accounts, digging deep into the customer's current monitoring stack (metrics, logs, traces) and observability needs.
Consult with customers to analyze their infrastructure footprint (On-prem Linux, Cloud, Hybrid) and derive the most efficient, high-performance solution architecture using our Enterprise capabilities.
Act as a trusted advisor on observability and instrumentation best practices, articulating the distinct value of Enterprise features (such as advanced security, multi-tenancy, and downsampling) compared to the open source offering.
Advanced Solution Design & Demonstration
Architect and demonstrate sophisticated use cases for observability.
Lead the design and execution of complex Proof of Concepts (POCs) that prove value by instrumenting real workloads, often requiring hands-on work with Linux agents or OpenTelemetry collectors.
Architect scalable deployment plans for our agents/collectors across large-scale infrastructure (Kubernetes clusters, VMs, bare metal).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with the Development team to translate customer requirements into technical specifications and provide feedback on product capabilities.
Collaborate with the dedicated Support team to ensure technical success during complex Proof of Concepts and seamless handoffs for new customers.
Collaborate with Product Management to advocate for strategic features that support the evolving landscape of cloud-native infrastructure (e.g., eBPF, WASM).
Create advanced technical content (white papers, blog posts, sample dashboards, scripts) that establishes authority in the engineering community.
Qualifications
Must-Haves
Experience: 5+ years in Pre-Sales, SRE, DevOps, or Systems Engineering roles, with a proven track record of managing complex technical sales cycles.
Linux Mastery: You are an expert in the terminal. You know how to troubleshoot CPU spikes, memory leaks, and disk I/O bottlenecks using standard Linux tools (top, strace, tcpdump, vmstat) and can teach others how to do the same.
Observability DNA: Deep understanding of the "Three Pillars" (Logs, Metrics, Traces) and the business value of reducing MTTR (Mean Time To Resolve).
Problem Solving: You approach troubleshooting through the lens of observability. You can diagnose why metrics are missing, identify high-cardinality churn, optimize slow queries, or determine why alerts are failing to trigger.
Technical Skills
OS Internals: Deep knowledge of Linux distributions (RedHat/CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian) and core concepts (Systemd, File Systems, Networking).
Observability Tools: Experience with metrics products such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Splunk, or Datadog.
Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker and container principles.
Scripting: Proficiency in Bash and at least one high-level language (Python, Go, or Ruby) for automation.
Networking: Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, and Load Balancing.
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with Kubernetes (instrumenting sidecars, DaemonSets, Helm charts) at scale.
Knowledge of at least one SSO provider and authentication workflows.
Advanced proficiency with PromQL for constructing complex queries.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (ArgoCD, Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack).
Experience contributing to open-source projects.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Competitive Base Salary.
Remote-first culture / Flexible PTO.
Passionate team members.
Startup atmosphere.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in solution engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proven ability to lead technical demos and deliver solution presentations to enterprise clients
- Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or SQL
- Experience working with CRM or ERP platforms in a pre-sales or technical consulting capacity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating complex systems to non-technical stakeholders
Solution Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a solution engineer in Washington?
Most solution engineers in Washington start with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, then build experience in a technical or customer-facing role such as systems administration, software development, or IT consulting. Washington's tech-heavy market favors candidates who can demonstrate hands-on cloud or SaaS experience. Vendor certifications from Microsoft, AWS, or Salesforce carry real weight with Washington employers and often substitute for years of direct solution engineering experience.
How much do solution engineers make in Washington?
Solution engineers in Washington earn a median of about $147,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $95,490 for the lowest 10% to over $175,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire solution engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring solution engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Capgemini, and VictoriaMetrics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's concentration of enterprise software headquarters and cloud computing operations means demand from both large tech companies and the regional mid-market firms that support them remains steady year-round.
Which Washington cities have the most solution engineer jobs?
Seattle and Bellevue are the Washington cities with the most solution engineer openings, driven primarily by the dense concentration of enterprise technology companies, cloud providers, and SaaS-focused businesses headquartered in and around the Seattle metro, with Bellevue and Redmond in particular anchoring the pre-sales technical talent market for major global employers.
Are there remote solution engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. Solution engineer work is predominantly desk-based, involving demos, technical documentation, and client calls that translate well to remote settings. About 33% of solution engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted toward flexible arrangements since the pandemic. Pre-sales discovery calls and proof-of-concept work are the tasks most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a solution engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a technical support or inside sales role into a junior or associate solution engineer position. Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Salesforce all run structured associate technical programs in Washington that are open to recent graduates. Earning a vendor certification, such as an AWS Cloud Practitioner or Salesforce Administrator credential, demonstrates readiness and significantly improves your chances of landing a first role without prior solution engineering experience.
Where can I find and apply to solution engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to solution engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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