Lead Technical Marketing Engineer, Optical Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 139,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking a technically skilled professional to drive the evolution of optical networking.

You will bridge product design with customer requirements, lead pre-sales activities, and create compelling demonstrations that reveal performance and differentiation in Cisco’s coherent optics portfolio. The role emphasizes architecture, lab environments, and collaboration across Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to ensure successful deployment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in optics, engineering or related field.
• Masters degree with relevant experience is preferred.
• PhD with relevant research or development experience is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with optical systems and coherent optics, including field engagements and lab design.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to translate customer needs into high-impact solutions.
• Develop customer proof of concepts and demonstrations showcasing Cisco optical systems value and differentiation.
• Architect tailored network solutions and lab environments, partnering with Sales through pre-sales to validate end-to-end designs.
• Develop training materials and technical documentation to enable global sales and partners.

Skills

Optical systems

Coherent optics

Networking protocols

Python

Linux

VMware

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Linux

VMware

Python

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking a technically skilled professional to drive the evolution of optical networking.

You will bridge product design with customer requirements, lead pre-sales activities, and create compelling demonstrations that reveal performance and differentiation in Cisco’s coherent optics portfolio. The role emphasizes architecture, lab environments, and collaboration across Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to ensure successful deployment and