SolarWinds is a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software. Our technology helps IT professionals better manage network performance, control costs, and keep their environments secure while also delivering on user expectations. Our products are easy to install, configure, and maintain, and our cloud-first platform includes features like cloud-based monitoring and reporting, remote access, and collaboration tools.
Our technology comes packed with features that help our clients optimize network performance and keep their organizations secure. We provide detailed reports on system, application, and network performance, as well as recommendations on areas of weakness or potential improvements. Our tools help clients automate manual processes, quickly deploy new services and applications, and keep an eye on virtual environments for potential security threats.
We also offer 24/7 customer service and technical support, including in-depth training and certifications for IT professionals, allowing them to easily handle their IT tasks efficiently and confidently. SolarWinds is a great match for anyone looking for a career in programming, coding, application development, or IT. Our comprehensive product suite makes it easy to diagnose and fix problems quickly, allowing users to stay focus on their core job functions without worrying about technology. Our products are also easily scalable to meet the needs and budget of any business.
At SolarWinds we’re dedicated to delivering technology and services of exceptional quality. Our goal is to provide exceptional products that allow customers to take control of their networks and IT infrastructure so they can deliver better results for their business. Get an edge over your peers—join us and we’ll help you realize your potential in the field of IT.
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Data Analyst
Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50 hours/week
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): $85k - $95k per year
Description: Responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data from SolarWinds' technology and operations to provide insights and inform business decisions. Extracting and “cleaning” data from multiple sources, transforming them into formats that are conducive to analysis and answering complex questions using statistical and analytical methods.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or other quantitative studies, strong understanding of SQL and experience working with DBMS and ETL tools, experience with analytics and report creation tools, and excellent communication and analytical skills.
Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50 hours/week
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): $125k - $140k per year
Description: Responsible for the leading the development and maintenance of the software architecture and infrastructure necessary to power SolarWind's innovative software products. Comes up with and implements technical solutions that use algorithms and technologies to allow program scalability and robustness. Prioritizes scalable architecture in order to fulfill the needs of both internal and external customers.
Qualifications / Requirements: Proven expertise in software development, computer science, understanding of API design and and microservices, prior development experience using Java, C# and Node.js, and a working familiarity with web standards, data structures, algorithms.
Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50 hours/week
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): $100k - $115k per year
Description: Responsible for developing software for SolarWinds' enterprise-level products and performing regular maintenance. Ensuring the software is robust and works correctly with existing systems and that maintainability is not affected as requirements change. Collaborating with other departments such as operations, marketing and customer success. Providing technical guidance to more junior software engineers and also managing vendor relations.
Qualifications / Requirements: Extensive experience designing, coding, testing and deploying software, strong technical writing skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, familiarity with the Agile software development process and experience with DevOps tools.
Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50 hours/week
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): $99k - $119k per year
Description: Owns technical strategy, vision and development milestones of a specific software product. Responsible for feature and capability requirements definition, testing and validation while still understanding the user and customer needs. Developing a development plan, based on portfolio-level goals, and aggressively driving it forward. Understanding the competitive landscape and developing competitive strategies.
Qualifications / Requirements: Proven experience in similar position, experience leading the development of a software product, knowledge of web technologies, deep understanding of UX principles and driven by customer success.
Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50 hours/week
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): $90k - $110k per year
Description: Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the public, private, and hybrid cloud environments of SolarWinds. Providing guidance and direction for the implementation of new technology. Defining, deploying and automating systems for increased scalability and reliability.
Qualifications / Requirements: Proven experience in cloud engineering, proven experience deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment, strong understand of cloud security model, strong understanding of Windows and Linux base operating systems.
Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50 hours/week
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): $60k - $72k per year
Description: Responsible for designing and implementing tests to ensure the quality of the software that SolarWinds produces. Writing thorough and structured test plans, writing automated tests to validate new code, carrying out manual tests, where appropriate. Investigating and troubleshooting customer-reported issues.
Qualifications / Requirements: Experienced in software testing, proficient in writing structured and logical test cases, experience running automated tests, experience writing tests for Microsoft Windows, and knowledgeable about agile software development methodologies.
I've been working at SolarWinds for the past 2 years and I have to say that it's one of the best places I've ever worked. Everyone here is incredibly helpful and supportive and its a great learning environment to be in. I'm working on some of the most cutting edge technology and have had no trouble getting up to speed thanks to the resources and people here that are always only a few emails away. Highly recommend!
David O.
Review Rating:
5/5
5
SolarWinds has provided me with a great opportunity to grow professionally and learn a lot of new technologies. The team I'm currently on is really great and they've been really helpful with the development process. With their help, I feel I'm up to date with industry trends.
Christina E.
Review Rating:
4.5/5
4.5
I've been working at SolarWinds for a few months now and I'm absolutely loving it. Everyone here has been really nice and accommodating, and they've always been willing to help me improve and refine my technical skills. I'm really happy I chose to join in and can't wait to see what projects and technologies I will learn next.
Karin S.
Review Rating:
4.7/5
4.7
SolarWinds has been an amazing place to work. The IT and programming team here is so nice and always willing to help with any technical questions I have. I love the supportive environment and I've learned so much since I started here. Great team dynamics and an amazing technology driven company.
John H.
Review Rating:
4.9/5
4.9
SolarWinds is a great place to put your technical skills to use. The team here is amazingly friendly, and I've found a great learning environment and a supportive staff! We're always encouraged and given the tools to explore the newest of technologies. Working here has been one of the best decisions of my career.
Frequently Asked Questions
What advice can you give someone hoping to join SolarWinds?
We recommend doing research on the company to get a better understanding and find out what our research culture and software development processes are like. This will allow you to showcase how your experience aligns with the values and practices of SolarWinds.
What qualifications should I have for a job at SolarWinds?
We require knowledge in relevant software and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Other qualifications we are looking for include problem solving skills, a dedication to learning, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
What kind of jobs are available with SolarWinds?
We offer a number of different job positions such as software engineers, web developers, network engineers, and system administrators.
What sets SolarWinds apart from other tech companies?
We are committed to building great products for our users and providing the best customer experience possible. We also pride ourselves in a culture of collaboration and trust, and we invest in our employees to ensure that they have the resources necessary to succeed.
What type of environment is the workplace at SolarWinds?
SolarWinds encourages an open, collaborative work environment where colleagues are empowered to make their best decisions. Our team members are creative, driven, and always looking to learn and grow.
Locations: Austin, Dublin, Vancouver, Kansas City, Frankfurt, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, Sydney
Career Paths: Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Administrator, DevOps Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Product Manager, Quality Assurance Engineer, Sales Engineer.
I've been working at SolarWinds for the past 2 years and I have to say that it's one of the best places I've ever worked. Everyone here is incredibly helpful and supportive and its a great learning environment to be in. I'm working on some of the most cutting edge technology and have had no trouble getting up to speed thanks to the resources and people here that are always only a few emails away. Highly recommend!
What advice can you give someone hoping to join SolarWinds?
We recommend doing research on the company to get a better understanding and find out what our research culture and software development processes are like. This will allow you to showcase how your experience aligns with the values and practices of SolarWinds.
What qualifications should I have for a job at SolarWinds?
We require knowledge in relevant software and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Other qualifications we are looking for include problem solving skills, a dedication to learning, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
