Senior Sales Engineer

TP-Link NA; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks and drinks

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

401k contributions

Bi-annual reviews and annual pay rises

Health and wellness benefits; gym

Quarterly team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. is building a nationwide sales organization in the U.S. as aSales Engineer, partnering with Regional Sales Managers to design solutions and win with the Omada Networks portfolio.

You will engage MSPs, MDUs, HSPs, Retail, and Enterprise, delivering tailored architectures and hands-on support to drive revenue and customer success. You will own end-to-end technical sales motions, perform site surveys, design WLANs, and present to both technical and executive audiences.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of customer-facing pre-sales engineering or equivalent design/architecture experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise with routing, switching, and enterprise Wi-Fi; site surveys and WLAN design.
• Ability to run POCs and demos independently; influence technical decisions and displace competition.

Responsibilities

• Represent TP-Link end-to-end portfolio: wired, wireless, cloud, security, and automation/telemetry.
• Own technical sales motions: discovery, architecture, RF planning, BOMs, proposals, demos, and ROI positioning.
• Design secure, scalable networking solutions including routing, switching, QoS, WLAN security.
• Build and grow relationships with channel partners, MSPs, MDUs, HSPs, Retail, Enterprise, and SLED accounts; enablement and training.
• Deliver executive presentations and workshops to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
• Identify opportunities and expand across verticals; contribute to territory account plans and differentiation strategies.
• Troubleshoot and drive complex issue resolution during evaluations and pilots; close technical wins.

Skills

Pre-sales engineering

Routing & switching

Enterprise Wi-Fi

POCs & demos

Executive presentation

CRM proficiency

Travel readiness

Job description

ABOUT US:

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

OVERVIEW:

We’re building a nationwide sales organization to accelerate TP-Link’s growth across the U.S. As aSales Engineer,you’ll serve as the trusted technical advisor, partnering closely with Regional Sales Managers to design solutions, shape strategy, and win with the Omada Networks portfolio. You’ll engage across key verticals—including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Multi‑Dwelling Units (MDUs), Hospitality Service Providers (HSPs), Retail, and Enterprise—delivering tailored architectures, competitive positioning, and hands‑on support that drive revenue and customer success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent TP‑Link’s end-to-end portfolio: wired, wireless (Wi-fi 6/7), cloud management, security, surveillance, and automation/telemetry solutions.
• Own technical sales motions end-to-end: discovery, architecture/design, RF planning (passive/active), predictive heatmaps, BOMs, proposals, demos/POCs, competitive bake‑offs, and TCO/ROI positioning.
• Design secure, scalable networking solutions including routing, switching, QoS, segmentation, and WLAN security for indoor/outdoor deployments.
• Build and grow relationships with key channel partners, MSPs, MDUs, HSPs, Retail, Enterprise, and SLED accounts; deliver technical enablement and training.
• Deliver engaging executive presentations and deep‑dive workshops to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-level decision makers.
• Identify new opportunities and expansion across verticals; contribute to territory account plans and competitive differentiation strategies.
• Troubleshoot and lead complex issue resolution during evaluations and pilots; drive technical wins to close.
• Contribute to technical content (playbooks, whitepapers, webinars) and present at tradeshows, seminars, and partner events.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to represent customer requirements and influence roadmap.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8-10+ years (Senior/Sr.) of customer‑facing pre‑sales engineering or equivalent design/architecture experience.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with routing, switching, and enterprise Wi-fi; ability to conduct site surveys, design best‑practice WLANs, and optimize performance.
• Technical aptitude across IP networking, wireless, software solutions, and competitive offerings; proven ability to run POCs and demos independently.
• Consistent record of meeting/exceeding goals by influencing technical decisions and displacing competition.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.
• Knowledge of IT solutions such as networking, cloud computing, hardware, and software; strong troubleshooting/problem‑resolution skills.
• Self-starter with strong teamwork, territory ownership, and sales process discipline; proficient with CRM fundamentals.
• Willingness and ability to travel within territory up to 50-60%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry certifications (preferred): Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIA, Aruba Certified, RUCKUS RCNI/RCWA, CWNA, etc.
• Deep knowledge of Wi-fi and RF: 802.11 standards; Wi-fi 5/6/6E/7; antenna propagation; Ekahau/Hamina; WLAN security; packet capture/analysis.
• Routing/Switching/WAN: IPv4/IPv6, OSPF/IS‑IS/BGP, VRRP, L2 Tunneling (VXLAN/GRE), PIM; QoS; VLANs.
• Security/SASE: authentication (RADIUS/AD), IDS/IPS, secure device/user onboarding.
• Automation/Telemetry: NETCONF/REST, YANG/OpenConfig, gRPC; management/assurance platforms.
• Scripting/DevOps: Python, Ansible; Linux; containers (Docker/Kubernetes).

Salary range: TBD

• Free snacks and drinks
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team‑building events

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third‑party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.