Technical Marketing Engineering Technical Leader
About The Position
The Technical Marketing Engineering Technical Leader will support Cisco’s Optical Systems and Coherent Optics group, which advances optical solutions for data center interconnects, service providers, and enterprises. The role bridges technology and market needs and contributes to the lifecycle of optical products. The leader collaborates with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to translate customer needs into solutions; develops customer proofs of concept and demonstrations; and architects tailored network solutions and lab environments. In partnership with Sales, the role validates end-to-end designs, interoperability, scalability, and deployment scenarios, and provides technical guidance through evaluation and deployment. The role also creates training and technical documentation for global sales and partner teams to support product adoption and revenue growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years, master’s degree plus 6 years, or Ph.D. plus 3 years of related experience in the design, development, or technical marketing of optical systems and coherent optics.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end technical lifecycles for complex platform or product portfolios.
- Hands-on experience with optical systems and coherent optics, including field engagements, system configuration, and design and implementation of complex, scalable lab environments.
- Documented experience creating technical training materials or product specifications for internal and external stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of core networking protocols, including routing and switching.
- Proficiency in network automation and software skills, specifically Linux, VMware, and Python.
- Experience presenting complex technical architectures to executive leadership or at public industry conferences.
- Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Product Design (UX), Customer Experience (CX), and Engineering teams.
- Ability to manage technical stakeholder engagement in a global, multicultural environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to translate customer needs into innovative solutions.
- Develop customer proofs of concept and demonstrations that showcase Cisco optical systems and coherent optics.
- Architect tailored customer network solutions and sophisticated lab environments.
- Partner with Sales across the pre-sales lifecycle to validate end-to-end designs, interoperability, scalability, and deployment scenarios.
- Provide technical guidance through customer evaluation and deployment.
- Develop training and technical documentation for global sales and partner teams.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- One floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid birthday day off
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Four paid personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- 80 hours of sick time off, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
- Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales roles
- Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
