Sr. SLED Systems Engineer (Minnesota)

Extreme Networks; Minnesota; On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks in Minnesota is seeking a Sr. SLED Systems Engineer to drive technical strategy across the sales lifecycle, partnering with Account Executives, partners, and customers to design, demonstrate, and position networking solutions addressing complex business and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate combines deep networking expertise with consultative selling skills and the ability to influence customer decisions in competitive environments, delivering high-impact

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in systems engineering or pre-sales
• Strong networking expertise: switching, routing, wireless, security
• Experience delivering customer-facing demos and workshops
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to develop and execute account strategies
• Design secure, scalable networking solutions aligned to customer business requirements
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and POCs
• Provide consultative guidance across networking domains including wired, wireless, security, and cloud-managed solutions
• Support evaluations, solution validation, and competitive differentiation during the sales cycle
• Develop technical proposals, RFP responses, and solution documentation
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Deliver customer and partner enablement through training, workshops, and technical briefings
• Collaborate with product management and engineering to provide field feedback and influence direction
• Support post-sales escalations as needed to ensure customer success

Skills

Systems engineering

Pre-sales

Networking

Technical presentations

Customer engagement

Troubleshooting

Prioritization

Collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

CCNP

CWNP

Automation scripts

API-driven networking

Job description

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Job Description

What you will do (Job Specific Details on the nature of the job and responsibilities).

The Sr. SLED Systems Engineer is a key member of the sales organization, responsible for driving technical strategy and execution across the sales lifecycle. This role partners closely with Account Executives, partners, and customers to design, demonstrate, and position Extreme Networks solutions that address complex business and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with consultative selling skills and the ability to influence customer decisions in competitive environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to develop and execute account strategies and technical sales plans
• Design and architect secure, scalable networking solutions aligned to customer business requirements
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and Proof of Concepts (POCs)
• Provide consultative guidance across networking domains including wired, wireless, security, and cloud-managed solutions
• Support evaluations, solution validation, and competitive differentiation during the sales cycle
• Develop technical proposals, RFP responses, and solution documentation
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Deliver customer and partner enablement through training, workshops, and technical briefings
• Collaborate with product management and engineering to provide field feedback and influence direction
• Support post-sales escalations as needed to ensure customer success

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in systems engineering, pre-sales engineering, or related technical roles
• Strong expertise in networking technologies including switching, routing, wireless, and security
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and architectures
• Experience delivering customer-facing presentations, demos, and technical workshops
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex network environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex customer engagements
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Experience

• Experience with cloud-managed networking platforms
• Background in high-density wireless design and optimization
• Exposure to automation, scripting, or API-driven networking
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CWNP, or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience

Success Profile

• Customer first, consultative approach to selling
• Strong ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders
• Ownership mindset with a focus on achieving technical wins
• Collaborative team player aligned to sales and technical organizations
• Continuous learner, who adapts to evolving technologies

Travel

Travel required for customer engagements, workshops, and POCs - up to 50%

Compensation

This role has a competitive market salary with an anticipated On-Target Earnings (OTE) of $160,000-190,000 USD. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role upon hire. This range is set using objective, gender-neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. Actual compensation offered will depend on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and work location. This role is also eligible for commission on a 70/30split, and the full benefits package described below.

Job Description Summary

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