Strategic Sales Engineer for DCI & Cloud Networking

Ciena; Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-speed connectivity firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Sales Engineering Consultant to drive solution strategies in the Data Center Interconnect (DCI) market. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and commercial skills, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and 15-20 years of industry experience. The role involves collaborating with global teams and developing business opportunities. Competitive compensation and a supportive work culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of telecommunications or related industry experience.
• Strong background in Transport Engineering or Product Management.
• Proven track record working with or for Internet Content Providers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trends across the optical, subsea, and DCI ecosystem.
• Build relationships with senior technology executives.
• Lead architecture design sessions for optical and MOFN solutions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Technical domain expertise

Sales and business development skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

A leading high-speed connectivity firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Sales Engineering Consultant to drive solution strategies in the Data Center Interconnect (DCI) market. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and commercial skills, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and 15-20 years of industry experience. The role involves collaborating with global teams and developing business opportunities. Competitive compensation and a supportive work culture are offered.