Technical Marketing Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking experienced networking professionals to design next-generation campus architectures and influence product strategy through real-world customer insights.

You will lead technical strategy, validate solutions with hands-on lab testing, and engage with customers and partners to drive successful deployments. The role emphasizes collaboration across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Customer Experience teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; 8+ years enterprise networking experience or Masters + 6 years.
• Experience in Technical Marketing, Solution Architecture, Systems Engineering, Customer Experience, Product Management or related field.
• Experience designing, deploying and operating complex enterprise campus network architectures.
• Experience working with enterprise customers as a Solution Architect, Systems Engineer, Customer Experience Engineer, Technical Marketing Engineer, or similar technical leadership role.
• CCNP certification or equivalent experience; CCIE certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy for the product portfolio across cross-functional teams.
• Design scalable, secure enterprise campus architectures and validate them in lab/test environments.
• Engage with customers and partners to advocate product functionality and provide guidance on deployments.
• Create high-quality technical collateral and deliver enablement across internal and external programs.

Skills

Enterprise networking design

Solution architecture

Technical marketing

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

CCNP certification or equivalent

CCIE certification strongly preferred

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 12/27/2026

Meet the team

This cross-functional team sits at the intersection of product innovation and market strategy, driving the technical roadmap for our solution portfolio. We bridge the gap between product development and sales by translating complex technical capabilities into actionable value for our customers. Our group is comprised of highly collaborative technical specialists who thrive on competitive analysis and deep market engagement. We work closely together to influence the next generation of our technology, ensuring our products address critical customer needs while maintaining a leading position in the industry.

We are looking for experienced networking professionals who are passionate about designing complex enterprise architectures, solving customer challenges, and influencing the future of Cisco's Campus Networking portfolio.

This hybrid role combines the technical depth of a Technical Marketing Engineer with the customer-facing expertise of a Solution Architect. You will work closely with customers, Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Customer Experience teams to design next-generation campus architectures, validate solutions, and influence Cisco's product strategy through real-world customer insights.

Your impact

You will lead the technical strategy for your product portfolio by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define architectural requirements and features aligned with market needs. Your primary focus involves designing scalable, secure enterprise campus architectures and validating these solutions through rigorous hands-on lab testing and proof-of-concept environments. You will directly engage with customers and partners to advocate for product functionality and provide expert guidance on complex network deployments. Finally, you will drive product success by creating high-quality technical collateral and delivering expert enablement across internal and external programs.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering or related field + 8 years of in enterprise networking, including switching, routing, wireless, and network security or Masters + 6 years of related experience
• Prior experience in Technical Marketing, Solution Architecture, Systems Engineering, Customer Experience, Product Management or related field.
• Experience designing, deploying and operating complex enterprise campus network architectures.
• Experience working directly with enterprise customers as a Solution Architect, Systems Engineer, Customer Experience Engineer, Technical Marketing Engineer, or similar technical leadership role.
• CCNP certification or equivalent experience/certification; CCIE certification strongly preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing validated designs, reference architectures, or technical solution documentation.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration across Product, Sales, and Customer Experience teams.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $171,600.00 to $245,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$171,600.00 - $281,800.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$151,300.00 - $250,900.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.