Product Engineer

CXtec; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Company‑paid life and AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CXtec, a North America’s largest secondary market network hardware provider, seeks a Product Engineer to provide technical product expertise for networking and data center products. You will work with Sales, Product Management, and Operations to assess requirements, configure solutions, and support customers.

Remote opportunities may be considered, with location flexibility across Syracuse, Atlanta, or Phoenix.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Networking, IT, CS, Eng Tech or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant technical experience in networking, infrastructure, technical support, product support, systems support, or related tech.
• CCNA with strong enterprise networking experience.
• Ability to review customer requirements/BOMs and recommend equivalent or alternative solutions across Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Arist and other manufacturers.
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts, hardware, infrastructure, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret product specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated customer-service orientation and ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability and willingness to continuously develop technical and product expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical product support to Sales, Product Management, Operations, and customers for assigned networking, data center, and related technology products.
• Participate in customer and internal discussions to understand technical requirements and recommend appropriate product configurations, alternatives, or solutions.
• Research product specifications, compatibility, features, configurations, and technical requirements to support product and customer needs.
• Troubleshoot product, equipment, configuration, and application issues and recommend appropriate solutions or next steps.
• Assist with the development of network and infrastructure solutions based on customer requirements, product capabilities, availability, and cost considerations.
• Provide technical guidance regarding current and legacy product lines.
• Support product selection by providing specifications, compatibility information, configuration guidance, and technically appropriate alternatives.
• Assist with technical evaluation of returned, defective, or damaged products and provide guidance regarding appropriate resolution.
• Partner with Operations and technical teams to support product testing and evaluation when needed.
• Participate in vendor training and independently develop knowledge of new technologies, products, and product lines.
• Conduct product research and assist in evaluating new products, technologies, and vendors.
• Develop and deliver technical product information and training to internal teams and, as appropriate, customers.
• Provide technical input and subject‑matter support to Marketing for product‑related content and initiatives.
• Develop cross‑functional knowledge of Product Management processes and assigned product categories.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant networking and infrastructure technologies and industry developments.
• Document technical findings, recommendations, configurations, and solutions as appropriate.
• Escalate complex or high‑risk technical issues to senior technical resources when appropriate.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

CCNA

CCNP Enterprise

Layer2/Layer3 networking

Multi-vendor networking

Sales support experience

Education

Associate degree in Networking/IT

Tools

Cisco

HPE/Aruba

Arist

Job description

For more than 45 years, CXtec has helped organizations maximize the value of their IT investments. As North America’s largest secondary market network hardware provider, we deliver innovative, cost-effective IT solutions that help businesses extend the life of their technology. Today, we continue to provide creative IT lifecycle management solutions to organizations of all sizes around the world.

The Product Engineer provides technical product expertise and support to internal teams and customers, with a focus on networking, data center and related technology products. This position works closely with Product Management, Sales, Operations and customers to evaluate technical requirements, identify appropriate product solutions, troubleshoot product and configuration issues, and support the successful application of products within customer environments.

As a developing-level engineering position, the Product Engineer builds technical expertise across assigned product lines while handling increasingly complex product, configuration, and customer-support needs. The role is expected to develop broader product knowledge, stronger independent problem-solving capabilities, and the technical depth necessary for progression to Senior Product Engineer.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $34.62-$44.24. The actual salary offered will vary based on applicant’s relevant skills, education, experience, certifications and geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs.

Location: Syracuse, NY; Atlanta, GA; or Phoenix, AZ preferred. Remote opportunities may also be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical product support to Sales, Product Management, Operations, and customers for assigned networking, data center, and related technology products.
• Participate in customer and internal discussions to understand technical requirements and recommend appropriate product configurations, alternatives, or solutions.
• Research product specifications, compatibility, features, configurations, and technical requirements to support product and customer needs.
• Troubleshoot product, equipment, configuration, and application issues and recommend appropriate solutions or next steps.
• Assist with the development of network and infrastructure solutions based on customer requirements, product capabilities, availability, and cost considerations.
• Provide technical guidance regarding current and legacy product lines.
• Support product selection by providing specifications, compatibility information, configuration guidance, and technically appropriate alternatives.
• Assist with technical evaluation of returned, defective, or damaged products and provide guidance regarding appropriate resolution.
• Partner with Operations and technical teams to support product testing and evaluation when needed.
• Participate in vendor training and independently develop knowledge of new technologies, products, and product lines.
• Conduct product research and assist in evaluating new products, technologies, and vendors.
• Develop and deliver technical product information and training to internal teams and, as appropriate, customers.
• Provide technical input and subject‑matter support to Marketing for product‑related content and initiatives.
• Develop cross‑functional knowledge of Product Management processes and assigned product categories.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant networking and infrastructure technologies and industry developments.
• Document technical findings, recommendations, configurations, and solutions as appropriate.
• Escalate complex or high‑risk technical issues to senior technical resources when appropriate.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Associate degree in Networking, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, certifications, training, and experience.
• Three years of relevant technical experience in networking, infrastructure, technical support, product support, systems support, or a related technology environment.
• CCNA with strong enterprise networking experience.
• Ability to review customer requirements/BOMs and recommend equivalent or alternative solutions across Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Arist and other manufacturers.
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts, hardware, infrastructure, and associated technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret product specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated customer‑service orientation and ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability and willingness to continuously develop technical and product expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP Enterprise certification.
• Strong working knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, BGP, OSPF, VLAN's, VXLAN/EVPN, MLAG, STP, routing, switching, optics and high‑speed ethernet.
• Experience designing, configuring and troubleshooting multi‑vendor enterprise and data‑center networks.
• Industry or manufacturer certifications related to networking, infrastructure, or assigned product technologies.
• Experience supporting networking or data center equipment.
• Experience working with enterprise networking manufacturers, products, or technologies.
• Experience providing technical support to sales teams or customers.

What We Offer

• Health insurance and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance and voluntary life options
• Company paid short and long‑term disability and buy‑up options
• Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
• Legal Insurance
• Pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick/personal days and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements

All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of a background check and drug test.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, protected veteran or military status, sex, disability, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history or any other legally protected class. CXtec is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.