Principal Technical Marketing Engineer - Remote (US only)

Cisco•Bismarck, ND

2d•Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) for a large portfolio of foundational product security services and features, you will shape Cisco’s vision and market positioning for resilient infrastructure and trustworthy technology. You will step into a senior leadership role within Cisco's engineering and product community as well as in the broader global landscape of standards-setting organizations and initiatives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Champion Cisco products and solutions in the industry, representing our technical leadership at key events and forums. Integrate a deep understanding of Cisco’s product security capabilities, customers, and market trends to identify new opportunities and adjacencies. Influence the definition of current and next-generation technologies and capabilities, including post-quantum cryptography. Guide the integration of customer feedback and industry needs into complex product architectures and cross-product initiatives. Lead technical engagements with stakeholders, advocating for the value and utility of Cisco technologies. Articulate the product and technology vision on industry-wide platforms, such as conferences and thought leadership forums. Drive thorough competitive analyses and derive strategic conclusions to influence internal product roadmaps and business decisions. Design and implement educational strategies to keep customers, partners, and sales teams informed on new product and technology releases. Contribute to open-source communities and industry initiatives relevant to your area of expertise. Engage with stakeholders and customers to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions. Lead the creation of whitepapers, blogs, and other content to articulate Cisco's approach to resilient infrastructure and trustworthy technology Mentor and guide junior product managers and TMEs, fostering growth and promoting best practices within the team.

Requirements

Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD +8 years of related experience.
Demonstrated experience shaping and contributing to global standards for cryptography and/or product security.
Extensive experience with technical ownership of complex products, platforms, or solutions.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience contributing to or leading open-source projects or technical communities.
Proven success influencing product strategy and roadmaps across multiple solutions.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in industry/market analysis and competitive positioning.
Experience presenting and advocating at industry forums, conferences, or advisory boards.
Strong skills in customer engagement, education, and technical enablement.
Advanced knowledge of Cisco products, networking technologies, or related platforms.
Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
Experience with cross-functional leadership, especially in large matrixed organizations.
Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Background in performance optimization, security, or reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

Champion Cisco products and solutions in the industry, representing our technical leadership at key events and forums.
Integrate a deep understanding of Cisco’s product security capabilities, customers, and market trends to identify new opportunities and adjacencies.
Influence the definition of current and next-generation technologies and capabilities, including post-quantum cryptography.
Guide the integration of customer feedback and industry needs into complex product architectures and cross-product initiatives.
Lead technical engagements with stakeholders, advocating for the value and utility of Cisco technologies.
Articulate the product and technology vision on industry-wide platforms, such as conferences and thought leadership forums.
Drive thorough competitive analyses and derive strategic conclusions to influence internal product roadmaps and business decisions.
Design and implement educational strategies to keep customers, partners, and sales teams informed on new product and technology releases.
Contribute to open-source communities and industry initiatives relevant to your area of expertise.
Engage with stakeholders and customers to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions.
Lead the creation of whitepapers, blogs, and other content to articulate Cisco's approach to resilient infrastructure and trustworthy technology
Mentor and guide junior product managers and TMEs, fostering growth and promoting best practices within the team.

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.