Engine: Principal Solutions Engineer, Product Partnerships
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This Principal Solutions Engineer role at Engine focuses on product partnerships within the business travel technology space. The opportunity is interesting for those looking to leverage technology to simplify and personalize business travel management.
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Headquarters: Remote - USA About EngineAt Engine, we’re transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented — we’re here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That’s why we’re building a platform that brings to
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Headquarters: Remote - USA About EngineAt Engine, we’re transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented — we’re here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That’s why we’re building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place.To make this vision real, we’re looking for exceptional, mission-driven people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel.More than 20,000 companies already rely on Engine to support over 1 million travelers and billions in annual bookings each year. Cash flow positive with rapid growth, we pair exclusive Engine-only rates, industry-leading rewards, and intelligent automation to help businesses save money while delivering world-class personalization and convenience.Backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, and Permira, Engine has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing travel and fintech platforms in North America, with honors including the Deloitte Fast 500 and Built In’s Best Places to Work.Your MissionWe’re seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer, Product Partnerships to serve as the technical point of contact for partners and customers during launch and go-live, while laying the groundwork for a scalable Solutions Engineering function.This is a first-in-role, senior hire. Initially, you’ll be deeply hands-on—owning technical discovery, integration design, and launch execution. Over time, you’ll evolve the operating model, playbooks, and team structure needed to build a best-in-class SE organization from scratch.You’ll work at the intersection of Product, Partnerships, Engineering, and early Support, ensuring our APIs and integrations deliver real-world value for partners and customers—and that technical execution scales with Engine’s growth.What You’ll DoPartner & Customer Launch OwnershipAct as the primary technical point of contact for partners and customers during integration, launch, and go-liveLead technical discovery, solution design, and implementation supportGuide partners through API usage, authentication, data models, and integration patternsOwn technical launch readiness and sign-off, ensuring performance, security, and scalability standards are metPost Go-Live Technical Support Provide post-launch technical support for partner and customer accounts until a dedicated support team is establishedTriage, troubleshoot, and resolve integration issues in collaboration with Product and EngineeringIdentify recurring issues and translate them into product, platform, or documentation improvementsProduct & Platform Feedback LoopServe as the technical translator between partners and internal teamsDeliver structured, actionable feedback to inform API roadmap, platform strategy, and developer experiencePartner closely with Product Partnerships and Product leadership on technical directionEnablement & PlaybooksBuild and maintain technical launch playbooks, reference architectures, and integration patternsCreate and iterate on partner-facing technical documentation and enablement materialsEnable internal stakeholders with clear technical context and guidanceSE Org Design & ScaleDesign the Solutions Engineering function for Product PartnershipsDefine role scope, engagement models, success metrics, and toolingEstablish best practices for a repeatable, scalable launch and integration motionHire, onboard, and mentor future Solutions Engineers as volume scalesWhat You’ll Bring to Engine8–12+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Partnerships, or a similar customer-facing technical roleHands-on experience supporting API-first or platform productsStrong understanding of REST APIs, authentication and authorization, webhooks, data models, and system integrationsProven experience owning technical launches and integrations end-to-endPrior experience being the first SE or helping build an SE function is a strong plusAbility to operate comfortably in ambiguity and define structure where none existsExcellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong judgment, ownership mindset, and customer empathyTravel industry experience valued but not required#LI-MH1Applications for this role will be accepted through May 15th, 2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline.CompensationOur compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, total compensation may include equity and/or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.Base Pay Range$137,300 - $190,000 USDThe Engine Edge: Perks & CompensationWe believe in rewarding great work with great 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.Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more.Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel?Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let’s make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together. To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/engine-principal-solutions-engineer-product-partnerships