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
- Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant fields include: Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Product Management, or related technical/business disciplines.
- Basic knowledge of generic networking and/or optical transmission concepts, gained through university coursework or exams, lab activities, academic projects, internships, or limited work experience.
- Examples may include routing, switching, optical communication fundamentals, transmission systems, or related networking/telecommunication technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrates an assertive, positive “can-do” attitude
- Works effectively in a team and multicultural environment
- Demonstrates persuasive written and oral communication
- Knowledge of routing and switching
- Basic automation and software skills, including Linux, VMware, and Python
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.
- Effectively 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
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- 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
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
