Senior Presales Engineer - Networking & Security (Hybrid)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 343,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Presales Systems Engineer to drive pre-sales engagement for networking and security solutions. You will translate business needs into differentiated technical designs, working closely with sales, customers, and partners.

The role requires strong technical depth, 10+ years in pre-sales, and a track record of customer-facing success across complex environments. Hybrid work supports collaboration with offices while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in a technical pre-sales role (Sales Engineer / Systems Engineer).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales technical engagements, including solution design, architecture, and positioning of networking and security solutions.
• Partner closely with sales teams, customers, and ecosystem partners to align technical strategies with business outcomes.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements to validate solutions.
• Develop and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, building compelling and competitive proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer technical stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Provide enablement, training, and technical guidance to partners and customer engineering teams.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies to effectively position solutions.

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Presales Systems Engineer to drive pre-sales engagement for networking and security solutions. You will translate business needs into differentiated technical designs, working closely with sales, customers, and partners.

The role requires strong technical depth, 10+ years in pre-sales, and a track record of customer-facing success across complex environments. Hybrid work supports collaboration with offices while traveling as needed.