Remote Senior Presales Architect, Cloud & AI Networking

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 195,000 - 457,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Distinguished Technologist to lead architecture and solution design for AI/ML Networking, Data Center, and WAN opportunities globally. The role demands deep technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strong customer engagement to influence multi-billion-dollar deals.

We offer opportunities to deliver end-to-end networking solutions, mentor teams, and influence strategy across hyperscale environments while staying at the forefront of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in network architecture, design and solutions in AI, cloud, data center, hyperscale environments.
• 10+ years with JunOS, EOS, IOS and hyperscale architectures; JNCIE or equivalent.
• Hands-on with routing, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN, SDN overlays, DCI, automation, and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary technical architect in complex sales cycles.
• Architect end-to-end networking infra with data center, AI networking, and WAN focus.
• Lead design, customize solutions with input from specialists and product teams.
• Deliver demos, PoCs, and technical presentations to articulate value.
• Engage hyperscalers and enterprises to co-design solutions for evolving workloads.
• Influence strategy through deal validation and handoff to delivery.
• Develop playbooks and enablement collateral; mentor junior technologists.
• Navigate transitions with thought leadership in networking innovations.

Skills

Technical architecture

Pre-sales

Customer engagement

Python scripting

Strong communication

Public speaking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

JunOS

EOS

IOS

Apstra

Paragon

NETCONF/REST APIs

YANG

DPDK

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Distinguished Technologist to lead architecture and solution design for AI/ML Networking, Data Center, and WAN opportunities globally. The role demands deep technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strong customer engagement to influence multi-billion-dollar deals.

We offer opportunities to deliver end-to-end networking solutions, mentor teams, and influence strategy across hyperscale environments while staying at the forefront of