Technical Marketing Engineer
About The Position
The Optical Systems and Coherent Optics group is at the forefront of Cisco’s optical strategy, driving innovation in optical system and optics for data center interconnects, service providers and enterprises. Our team functions as the bridge between innovative technology and market reality, managing the full lifecycle of optical products within a dynamic framework. We are a collaborative, high-impact group that works across product management, engineering, and sales to shape how the world connects. Joining this team offers a unique opportunity to influence the evolution of optical networking and work on technologies that power the internet. As a Technical Marketing Engineer, you will integrate deep technical expertise with industry insights to drive portfolio development and technical product strategy. You will act as a consultant to sales teams and customers, translating complex product features into compelling business initiatives and customer use cases. Your role is critical in validating product definitions, conducting proof-of-concepts, and crafting technical collateral that accelerates market adoption. Success in this role is defined by your ability to articulate customer needs into technical requirements, deliver high-impact product demonstrations, and effectively navigate the competitive landscape to expand Cisco’s market share.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree plus 3 years' experience, or PhD in related field.
- Experience in optical, packet optical, or coherent optics product capabilities.
- Experience crafting user documentation, such as white papers, deployment guides, or methodology documents.
- Experience delivering technical demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, or training to internal and/or external customers
Nice To Haves
- Technical background in networking, routing, and switching.
- Automation and software proficiency to include Linux, VMware, and Python.
- Analysis of market positions and competitive landscapes to inform product strategy.
- Written and verbal presentation skills to aid in complex technical feature demonstrations that appeal to diverse audiences.
- A positive, proactive work ethic with a demonstrated passion for complex problem-solving.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multicultural, cross-functional team environment.
Responsibilities
- Integrate deep technical expertise with industry insights to drive portfolio development and technical product strategy.
- Act as a consultant to sales teams and customers, translating complex product features into compelling business initiatives and customer use cases.
- Validate product definitions.
- Conduct proof-of-concepts.
- Craft technical collateral that accelerates market adoption.
- Articulate customer needs into technical requirements.
- Deliver high-impact product demonstrations.
- Navigate the competitive landscape to expand Cisco’s market share.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- 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
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 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
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
