Systems Engineer - Texas or Minnesota or Illinois

Extreme Networks•Texas, United States, TX

16d•$170,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Systems Engineer (SE) is a key member of the sales organization, responsible for driving technical strategy and execution across the sales lifecycle. This role partners closely with Account Executives, partners, and customers to design, demonstrate, and position Extreme Networks solutions that address complex business and technical requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with consultative selling skills and the ability to influence customer decisions in competitive environments.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in systems engineering, pre-sales engineering, or related technical roles
Strong expertise in networking technologies including switching, routing, wireless, and security
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and architectures
Experience delivering customer-facing presentations, demos, and technical workshops
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex network environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex customer engagements
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-managed networking platforms
Background in high-density wireless design and optimization
Exposure to automation, scripting, or API-driven networking
Industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CWNP, or equivalent)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Partner with Account Executives to develop and execute account strategies and technical sales plans
Design and architect secure, scalable networking solutions aligned to customer business requirements
Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and Proof of Concepts (POCs)
Provide consultative guidance across networking domains including wired, wireless, security, and cloud-managed solutions
Support evaluations, solution validation, and competitive differentiation during the sales cycle
Develop technical proposals, RFP responses, and solution documentation
Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
Deliver customer and partner enablement through training, workshops, and technical briefings
Collaborate with product management and engineering to provide field feedback and influence direction
Support post-sales escalations as needed to ensure customer success

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
Retirement savings programs, including 401(k) matching in the United States
Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible
Flexible spending accounts, where eligible
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
Life and disability insurance