Engine · 1 day ago
Principal Solutions Engineer, Product Partnerships
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expEngine is a rapidly growing company transforming business travel through technology. They are seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer, Product Partnerships to act as the technical point of contact for partners and customers during integration and launch, while also developing the Solutions Engineering function.
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Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical point of contact for partners and customers during integration, launch, and go-live
Lead technical discovery, solution design, and implementation support
Guide partners through API usage, authentication, data models, and integration patterns
Own technical launch readiness and sign-off, ensuring performance, security, and scalability standards are met
Provide post-launch technical support for partner and customer accounts until a dedicated support team is established
Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve integration issues in collaboration with Product and Engineering
Identify recurring issues and translate them into product, platform, or documentation improvements
Serve as the technical translator between partners and internal teams
Deliver structured, actionable feedback to inform API roadmap, platform strategy, and developer experience
Partner closely with Product Partnerships and Product leadership on technical direction
Build and maintain technical launch playbooks, reference architectures, and integration patterns
Create and iterate on partner-facing technical documentation and enablement materials
Enable internal stakeholders with clear technical context and guidance
Design the Solutions Engineering function for Product Partnerships
Define role scope, engagement models, success metrics, and tooling
Establish best practices for a repeatable, scalable launch and integration motion
Hire, onboard, and mentor future Solutions Engineers as volume scales
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Partnerships, or a similar customer-facing technical role
Hands-on experience supporting API-first or platform products
Strong understanding of REST APIs, authentication and authorization, webhooks, data models, and system integrations
Proven experience owning technical launches and integrations end-to-end
Ability to operate comfortably in ambiguity and define structure where none exists
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong judgment, ownership mindset, and customer empathy
Preferred
Prior experience being the first SE or helping build an SE function is a strong plus
Travel industry experience valued but not required
Benefits
Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed.
Company
Engine
The modern travel platform for booking and managing business trips
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$221MKey Investors
PermiraTelescope Partners
2024-09-17Series C· $140M
2021-12-02Series B· $65M
2019-09-05Series A· $16M
Leadership Team
Elia Wallen
Founder/CEO
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Benjamin Bean
Software Engineering Manager
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