Principal Technical Marketing Engineer - HPE Networking (Roseville, CA / San Jose, CA)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a Principal, Technical Marketing Engineer in California to lead the Technical Marketing Engineering team for self-driving networks, translating complex technologies into clear, compelling value propositions and collaborating with engineering, product management, marketing, and sales to shape differentiated messaging and GTM.

The role demands deep networking expertise, at least 12+ years in R&D/PLM/TME, and a proven ability to translate architectures

Qualifications

• Expert mastery of full-stack ecosystems powering modern enterprise networks.
• Experience with AOS-CX, EX, and QFX platforms is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in MP-BGP EVPN‑VXLAN fabrics and all networking stack protocols.
• Experience with IPsec, NAT, and next-generation firewalls (IDS/IPS/DDoS).
• Hands-on telemetry protocols IPFIX, gNMI, and gRPC for visibility.

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute global technical marketing strategies for self-driving networks.
• Synthesize complex concepts into compelling messaging, demos, and enablement content.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales to shape GTM strategies.
• Establish and analyze metrics to iterate on tactics and measure business impact.
• Scale and lead a Technical Marketing Engineering team with a focus on excellence.

Skills

Full-stack networking

Networking automation

Python scripting

Ansible automation

IPFIX

gNMI

gRPC

JNCIE

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

HPE Networking is seeking a Principal, Technical Marketing Engineer. Lead the Technical Marketing Engineering Switching team at HPE Networking to shape the future of self-driving networks. Transform complex technologies into clear, compelling value propositions that accelerate adoption and deliver measurable business outcomes. Drive product innovation by influencing market strategy and positioning, ensuring technical accuracy and relevance across all customer touchpoints. Collaborate seamlessly with engineering, marketing, and sales to craft differentiated messaging, enablement content, and go-to-market strategies that position HPE as the leader in next-generation networking.

This is hybrid position, based in our Roseville, CA or San Jose, CA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic and technical leadership: Architect and execute global technical marketing strategies for self-driving networks, accelerating product adoption and scaling business growth through innovative go-to-market (GTM) initiatives.
• High-Impact Technical Storytelling: Synthesize complex autonomous networking concepts into compelling messaging, demos, and enablement content that bridges the gap between technical rigor and executive business value. Serve as a premier technical authority for C-suite leadership, global partners, and key customers, influencing high-stakes technology investments and strategic direction.
• Data-Driven Optimization: Establish and analyze rigorous success metrics, leveraging deep data insights to iterate on marketing tactics and quantify business impact.
• Product & Roadmap Influence:Partner cross-functionally with product management to synchronize development roadmaps with market shifts, emerging technologies, and customer requirements.
• Organizational Leadership: Scale and inspire a world-class Technical Marketing Engineering (TME) team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, rapid innovation, and professional mentorship.
• Networking Ambassadorship: Represent HPE as a subject matter expert at premier industry events and conferences, championing the integration of AI, security, and cloud-native networking.
• Competitive Intelligence: Systematically monitor market dynamics and the competitive landscape to ensure HPE’s continued dominance in the next-generation networking sector.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Expert technical mastery of full-stack ecosystems, with a proven track record of engineering complex, resilient switching fabrics that power the modern enterprise.
• Full-stack customer deployment obsession and deeply passionate expertise in the entire networking stack, with mastery of AOS-CX, EX, and QFX platforms, will be a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in MP-BGP EVPN‑VXLAN fabric architectures along with all networking stack protocols – IETF, IEEE recognition will be a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in PTP, AVB, and SYNC-E, particularly within high-stakes broadcast or synchronized network deployments, will be a plus.
• Deep understanding of Network Access Control (NAC/802.1X), MAC authentication, and the implementation of IPsec, NAT, and next-generation firewalls (IDS/IPS/DDoS).
• Proven hands‑on experience with advanced telemetry protocols, including IPFIX, gNMI, and gRPC, to drive network visibility.
• Expert-level scripting skills (Python, YAML) and automation framework experience (Ansible) for API integration and operational scaling.
• Significant end-to-end network automation experience will be a plus.
• Mist hands‑on experience will be a plus.
• Experience in Campus & Branch (C&B), SASE, and Data Center environments will be a plus.
• Data security expertise (not network security) will be a plus.
• Juniper expert‑level certifications (JNCIE or equivalent) are a strong plus.
• Lead cross-functionally, working side by side with PLM and engineering organizations. We before I!
• Own end-to-end technical strategy, translating high-level business goals into executable, technically customer-deployable solutions.

Professional Experience & Leadership

• Minimum 12+ years of deep solution-orientated technical experience within R&D, PLM, or TME organizations (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise networks, including MDF/IDF, wireless, data center deployments, and SASE architectures.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical architectures into value-based narratives for diverse audiences, from engineers to C-suite executives.

Logistics

• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%) for customer engagements and industry events.

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