Optical Systems Marketing Engineer

Cisco; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 169,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a senior expert for the Optical Systems & Coherent Optics team in Richardson, TX to drive end-to-end technical lifecycles and craft compelling customer demonstrations. You will collaborate with Product, Engineering and Sales to translate customer needs into state‑of‑the‑art optical solutions.

The role emphasizes lab architecture, field engagements, and the creation of training materials to enable global Sales and Partner teams in adoption and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in design, development, or technical marketing of optical systems and coherent optics.
• Experience managing end-to-end technical lifecycles for complex platform or product portfolios.
• Documented experience creating technical training materials or product specifications for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to translate complex customer needs into innovative, high-impact solutions.
• Lead the development of compelling customer proofs of concepts and high-impact demonstrations that showcase the value, performance, and differentiation of Cisco's optical systems and coherent optics.
• Architect tailored customer network solutions and sophisticated lab environments, partnering with Sales throughout the pre-sales lifecycle to validate end-to-end designs, interoperability, scalability, and real-world deployment scenarios, while providing expert technical guidance through evaluation and deployment.
• Develop comprehensive training and technical documentation in support of global Sales and Partner teams, ensuring successful product adoption and sustained revenue growth.

Skills

End-to-end lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years / Master’s + 8 years / PhD + 5 years

Tools

Linux

VMware

Python

Job description

Cisco is seeking a senior expert for the Optical Systems & Coherent Optics team in Richardson, TX to drive end-to-end technical lifecycles and craft compelling customer demonstrations. You will collaborate with Product, Engineering and Sales to translate customer needs into state‑of‑the‑art optical solutions.

The role emphasizes lab architecture, field engagements, and the creation of training materials to enable global Sales and Partner teams in adoption and revenue growth.