Sales Engineer – High-Speed Networking for Cloud & AI (MEA)

Ciena Corporation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Sales Engineer to design and deliver high-performance networking solutions for cloud, AI, and digital services across the region. You will engage with leading service providers and large enterprises to translate complex network challenges into practical, scalable business value.

Join a cross-functional team to collaborate with sales, product, engineering, and services, presenting solutions and supporting customer objectives while traveling regionally as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in telecommunications, including optical transport, IP/MPLS, networking, or related technologies.
• Strong understanding of optical networking, transport technologies, and network architecture concepts.
• Knowledge of the Saudi Arabian and Middle Eastern telecom market.
• Fluency in English and Arabic with application of written and verbal communication skills for technical and business audiences.
• Experience presenting technical solutions and supporting customer business objectives.
• Willingness to travel across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with technical and business stakeholders across leading telecom operators in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.
• Lead customer-facing technical discussions, solution workshops, product demonstrations, and proposals that connect Ciena’s capabilities to customer priorities.
• Partner with sales, product, engineering, and services teams to develop solutions that align with customer requirements and address growing demand for cloud, AI, 5G, and digital services.
• Provide technical guidance on optical, transport, and routing and switching technologies.
• Identify new opportunities for growth by staying close to regional telecom trends, customer network strategies, and technology developments.
• Support customer engagements across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, including presentations, technical validation, and ongoing relationship development.

Skills

Telecom experience

Optical networking

IP/MPLS

English & Arabic

Customer-facing

Tools

Ciena platforms

Job description

Ciena in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Sales Engineer to design and deliver high-performance networking solutions for cloud, AI, and digital services across the region. You will engage with leading service providers and large enterprises to translate complex network challenges into practical, scalable business value.

Join a cross-functional team to collaborate with sales, product, engineering, and services, presenting solutions and supporting customer objectives while traveling regionally as needed.