Sales Engineer - Seattle

Infoblox; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Generous PTO

Flexible work options

Learning opportunities

Career-mobility programs

Volunteer hours

Charitable Giving Program

Job summary

Infoblox is hiring an Enterprise Sales Engineer in Seattle to join the Enterprise Pre-Sales team. You will remove barriers in the sales process, collaborate with field sales and customers, and position Infoblox solutions for the future. Strong networking/security background and SaaS selling experience are valued.

You will build business cases, develop demos and architecture diagrams, and apply AI tools to accelerate technical discovery and tailor POCs. Travel to customer sites is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cloud/Security with design/implementation knowledge (AWS/Azure/VMware/Kubernetes)
• Minimum 3 years in networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls
• Strong security fundamentals and product experience
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools to accelerate pre-sales workflows
• Excellent interpersonal/presentation skills and ability to translate complex tech
• Willingness to travel frequently for field work
• DDI DNS/DHCP/IPAM experience a plus
• Certifications such as CCSP, CISSP, CASP, CySA CEH are a plus
• Bachelor's Degree required

Responsibilities

• Build business cases and differentiate Infoblox solutions in sales opportunities
• Develop pre-sales content: presentations, demos, webinars for customers and partners
• Create architecture diagrams showing proposed Infoblox solutions and integrations
• Apply AI-enabled tools to speed up discovery, tailor demos/POCs, analyze customer environments
• Educate partner teams on Infoblox solutions and opportunities
• Collaborate with account managers and support the team in core areas
• Identify opportunities within existing accounts to expand Infoblox usage

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Cloud/Security

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Independent work

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

AI productivity tools usage

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Glean

Job description

At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold “what if.”

What if your ideas could ignite global innovation? What if your curiosity could redefine the future? We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it’s like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we’re looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold “what if” can take the world, your community, and your career.

Here, how we empower our people is extraordinary: Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running — and what we build is world-class: recognized as CybersecAsia’s Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 — evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every “what if” into “what’s next”.

In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.

Enterprise Sales Engineer - Seattle

We have an opportunity for a Sales Engineer to join our Enterprise Pre‑Sales team for in Seattle, reporting to the Senior Sales Engineering Manager. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for removing barriers in the sales process. Collaborating closely with the field sales teams and our customers, you will help the sales team develop new business by working directly with customers and partners, effectively positioning Infoblox solutions for the future. You’re the ideal candidate if you are a strategic thinker with a strong networking and security background and understand complex SaaS selling.

Be a Contributor — What You’ll Do

• Build business cases and technical differentiation in sales opportunities by educating customers and partners about Infoblox solutions
• Develop pre‑sales engineering content—presentations, demos, and webinars—on Infoblox solutions for customer and partner audiences
• Design solutions and architectural diagrams that convey proposed Infoblox solutions, how they will be engineered, and how they will integrate with other vendors
• Apply AI‑enabled tools and platforms — including internal Copilot‑style solutions — to accelerate technical discovery, tailor demos and POCs, analyze customer environments, and articulate the value of Infoblox's AI‑driven networking and security capabilities
• Educate partner technical sales teams about Infoblox solutions and technologies and when/how they can identify opportunities and position Infoblox solutions to customers
• Work closely with your primary account manager and support the rest of the team in your areas of core competency
• Evaluate and identify new opportunities within existing accounts to expand with more Infoblox solutions

Be Prepared — What You Bring

• Experience in Cloud/Security space with working knowledge of design and implementation for at least one of the following: AWS, Azure, VMWare, Kubernetes, or HBSS, Nextgen Firewalls, TIPS, IPS/IDS, DevOps
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, IPv4/v6, UNIX Admin, and experience with switches, routers, and firewalls in Intranet/Internet/Extranet environments
• Strong knowledge of general security best practices and direct experience with at least one security product
• Familiarity with AI‑powered security solutions and comfort using AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Glean) to accelerate pre‑sales workflows and translate AI/ML capabilities into customer outcomes
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technology simply
• Ability to work in the field frequently; travel is required
• Conscientious attitude and dependability, self‑starter, ability to work independently while appreciating teamwork and communication
• DDI -- DNS/DHCP/IPAM experience
• CCSP, CISSP, CASP, CySA CEH technical certifications are a plus
• Bachelor's Degree

Be Successful — Your Path

First 90 Days

Immerse yourself in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and map the systems and meet with key stakeholders that rely on your work. Discuss and create short/long term goals.

Six Months

• Have a foundational knowledge of our entire product/solution portfolio
• Demonstrate fluency with either on‑prem or SaaS‑based Infoblox solutions
• Identify 1-2 specialization areas
• Capable of handling primary SA customer‑facing tasks with only occasional help from others

One Year

• Demonstrate fluency with all Infoblox solutions
• Capable of handling advanced SA customer‑facing tasks with only occasional help from others
• Able to conduct POC’s & customer demos with little to no supervision
• Go‑to person for specialization area for assigned reg

Belong— Your Community

Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you’ll grow and belong here.

Be Rewarded — Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong

• Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
• Learning opportunities, career‑mobility programs, and leadership workshops
• Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a “No Jerks” policy that keeps collaboration healthy
• Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
• CharitableGiving Program supported by Company Match
• We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position: $145,000.00 - $155,000.00, plus bonus or commissions

Ready to Be the Difference?

Infoblox is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis