Principal Competitive Technical Marketing Engineer

HPE Aruba Networking; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Competitive Technical Marketing Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping market strategies through in-depth competitive analysis and collaboration across various teams. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work from home while engaging in hands-on technical challenges. Your expertise in network protocols and data center technologies will be crucial in delivering insights that drive business success. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, this role not only offers a competitive salary but also a supportive environment for your professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits

Career development programs

Inclusive work environment supporting diversity and flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network protocols and data center technologies.
• Strong understanding of competitive analysis and technical content creation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams on network protocols and data center technologies.
• Create technical collateral and present competitive analyses.

Skills

Network Protocols (BGP, EVPN, VxLAN, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, IPv4, IPv6)

Data Center Architectures

Communication Skills

Public Speaking

Technical Concept Translation

10+ Years Relevant Experience

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science

Equivalent Hands-on Experience

Tools

Traffic Generation Tools

Lab Management Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Job description

Principal Competitive Technical Marketing Engineer

Join us to apply for the Principal Competitive Technical Marketing Engineer role at HPE Aruba Networking.

This role is designed as a ‘Hybrid’ position, expecting you to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

About Us

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a global edge-to-cloud company that helps businesses connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data from edge to cloud. We foster a culture of innovation and diversity, offering flexible work arrangements and opportunities for growth.

Job Overview

The Competitive TME plays a crucial role within the Go-To-Market/Business Operations team, providing competitive analysis, intelligence, and comparisons of HPE Aruba Networking with industry vendors. This involves collaboration across Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to deliver technical content and insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams on network protocols and data center technologies.
• Simulate and compare network topologies and solutions in lab environments.
• Present competitive analyses at events and webinars.
• Create technical collateral, including testing reports, sales materials, and competitive updates.
• Manage lab equipment and inventory.

Required Skills

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Equivalent hands-on experience is acceptable.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of network protocols such as BGP, EVPN, VxLAN, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, IPv4, IPv6, etc.
• Knowledge of Data Center architectures and technologies.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Industry certifications like CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or HPE ANW Certified Expert.
• Experience with multiple network operating systems (Cisco, Juniper, Arista).
• Familiarity with traffic generation tools and lab management.

Additional Skills

Knowledge in Cloud Architectures, DevOps, Microservices, Security, UX, and related areas.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Career development programs.
• Inclusive work environment supporting diversity and flexibility.

Compensation

Expected salary range for U.S. candidates: $115,500 - $266,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

Legal & Equal Opportunity Statement

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.