Pre-Sales Systems Engineer: Networking Solutions

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible work schedules

401(k) matching

Job summary

Extreme Networks is seeking a Systems Engineer to own the technical strategy for mid‑complexity accounts in a designated territory. You will design solutions, lead technical validation, and drive POCs to win deals, collaborating closely with Account Executives to influence strategy and revenue outcomes.

You will also mentor junior SEs, expand channel partner capabilities, and travel within the territory as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in networking or pre-sales engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design solutions for mid-complexity, multi-product environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical qualification for assigned accounts throughout the sales cycle.
• Independently design and architect solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Drive POCs and technical validation to advance deals.
• Partner with Account Executives to shape and influence deal strategy.
• Build technical capability within channel partners through training and enablement.
• Expand and apply competitive positioning knowledge to win against alternative vendors.
• Own technical win rate and contribute to territory revenue results.
• Represent Extreme Networks in customer presentations, demonstrations, and technical discussions across all levels of a customer's organization.
• Use Wi‑Fi test and planning tools to support design and validation work.

Skills

Pre-sales

Networking

Solution design

Technical validation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ekahau

AirMagnet

NetScout

Job description

Extreme Networks is seeking a Systems Engineer to own the technical strategy for mid‑complexity accounts in a designated territory. You will design solutions, lead technical validation, and drive POCs to win deals, collaborating closely with Account Executives to influence strategy and revenue outcomes.

You will also mentor junior SEs, expand channel partner capabilities, and travel within the territory as needed.