Sales Application Engineer - Data Center

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Sales Applications Engineer to drive technical collaboration with a datacenter customer, closing design wins and ensuring product integration into production. You will deliver product demonstrations, provide expert guidance, and lead design reviews to meet customer requirements.

The role requires a strong engineering background with 5+ years in datacenter-related roles, plus customer-facing and cross-functional leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering or applications support, with a focus on datacenter, CPUs, boards, and/or systems.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, highlighting collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects, including requirements management, risk mitigation, and project planning.
• Experience with managing engineering programs or contributing to product development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to close design win opportunities and assist customers in integrating Intel products into production.
• Develop and deliver product demonstrations to showcase capabilities and address customer requirements.
• Lead on-site product design reviews and collaborate with customer teams to ensure Intel solutions meet their needs.
• Cultivate customer relationships and act as the primary technical contact for rapid issue resolution and high customer satisfaction.
• Analyze technical data, reproduce errors, and upscale or resolve customer issues effectively.
• Offer feedback to manufacturing and product teams regarding product requirements, issues, and anticipated changes to maintain business continuity.
• Influence OEMs, distributors, and partners to drive sales through revenue and enable customer success.

Skills

Engineering experience

Customer-facing experience

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

Job description

The Role and Impact As a Sales Applications Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical collaboration with a major datacenter customer to secure design wins and ensure successful product integration into production. Your day-to-day activities will include providing technical expertise, developing product demonstrations, and assisting in product design reviews to meet customer requirements. By leveraging your deep knowledge of Intel's product portfolio, you will help generate revenue while building long-term relationships with customers to foster satisfaction and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to close design win opportunities and assist customers in integrating Intel products into production.
• Develop and deliver product demonstrations to showcase capabilities and address customer requirements.
• Lead on-site product design reviews and collaborate with customer teams to ensure Intel solutions meet their needs.
• Cultivate customer relationships and act as the primary technical contact for rapid issue resolution and high customer satisfaction.
• Analyze technical data, reproduce errors, and upscale or resolve customer issues effectively.
• Offer feedback to manufacturing and product teams regarding product requirements, issues, and anticipated changes to maintain business continuity.
• Influence OEMs, distributors, and partners to drive sales through revenue and enable customer success.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering or applications support, with a focus on datacenter, CPUs, boards, and/or systems.
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles, highlighting collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional projects, including requirements management, risk mitigation, and project planning.
• Experience with managing engineering programs or contributing to product development cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in engaging and influencing customers across various levels of their organization.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks within dynamic environments.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations

US, California, Folsom

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US

$183,330.00-302,060.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.