We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Sales Application Engineer to support, win, and grow our sales with global leading connectivity solution provider. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical interface between Intel, customer, and internal cross-functional teams, providing pre-sales and post-sales technical expertise, solution development, and customer support throughout the sales cycle.
The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations to understand customer requirements, develop tailored technical solutions, and drive business growth. This role requires a strong combination of in-depth technical knowledge of our products and solutions, commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. If you have a strong passion for mobile and network infrastructure solutions and a successful history of engaging with customers on a technical level, this is an excellent opportunity for you to make a substantial contribution.
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This role is part of Intel's sales and marketing organization, a global team dedicated to driving revenue growth and customer success through innovative solutions. The group works closely with customers, OEMs, distributors, and ecosystem partners to influence and enable adoption of Intel products while ensuring customer satisfaction. By aligning technical expertise with market insights, the organization supports Intel's mission to shape the future of technology and deliver impactful solutions to businesses worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical support resource for Intel's sales account.
- Collaborate with the Sales team to identify customer needs and develop customized technical solutions.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer proposals.
- Evaluate customer specifications and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Product Management, and Manufacturing to ensure technical feasibility and successful project execution.
- Support RFQs, quotations, technical documentation, and product selection activities.
- Actively work towards achieving the Design Wins
- Manage technical discussions with customer engineering teams and provide timely responses to technical inquiries.
- Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and project planning sessions.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies relevant to customer's business.
- Support new product introductions and facilitate successful product qualifications.
- Maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Travel as required to customer locations and internal meetings.Qualifications:Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience in Sales Engineering, Application Engineering, Field Applications Engineering, or Technical Sales.
- Experience supporting customers in the telecommunications or networking industry.
- Deep technical understanding of telecom segments RAN, cloud RAN, fixed and optical networks, IP routing and cloud and implementation using CPUs, ASICs, GPU, custom silicon, ASSPs and AI solutions for access, edge, core network and network infrastructure solutions.
- Deep understanding on Intel data center, client and edge products.
- Track record of driving design wins or qualifications at OEMs.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate customer requirements into effective solutions.
- Talented for effectively managing multiple initiatives and priorities. Strong time-management and organizational skills for coordinating complex projects.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both sales and engineering teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Proactive person and capability complete tasks with minimal guidance
- Experience working in cross-functional and global teams.
- Preferred location is in Finland
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with or supporting major telecom OEMs.
- Knowledge of AI, 3GPP RAN (5G), wireless and wireline infrastructures, networking equipment, or data center technologies.
- Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
- Project management experience is a plus.
Join a team where innovation thrives, your skills make a difference, and your career grows with exciting opportunities to shape the future of technology.
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (Finland)Primary Location: Virtual FinlandAdditional Locations:Virtual Ireland, Virtual United KingdomPosting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/A
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We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
Annual Salary Range for this job which could be performed in Finland is: 111 750,00 € - €198,400.00 The compensation range displayed in this posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, and relevant education, training. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may include additional pay components and benefits. Your recruiting team will share the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.Work Model for this Role
This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
Skills Required
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience in Sales Engineering, Application Engineering, Field Applications Engineering, or Technical Sales.
- Experience supporting customers in the telecommunications or networking industry.
- Deep technical understanding of telecom segments: RAN, cloud RAN, fixed and optical networks, IP routing and cloud.
- Experience with implementation using CPUs, ASICs, GPUs, custom silicon, and ASSPs and AI solutions for access, edge, core networks and network infrastructure solutions.
- Deep understanding of Intel data center, client and edge products.
- Track record of driving design wins or qualifications at OEMs.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate customer requirements into effective solutions.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills to coordinate complex projects.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in English.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Proactive and able to complete tasks with minimal guidance.
- Experience working in cross-functional and global teams.
- Previous experience working with or supporting major telecom OEMs.
- Knowledge of AI, 3GPP RAN (5G), wireless and wireline infrastructures, networking equipment, or data center technologies.
- Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
- Project management experience.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, a paid sabbatical after extended tenure, and multiple leave types such as family, medical, bereavement, and military. This breadth enables employees to disconnect, recharge, and manage life events.
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Retirement Support — Long-term savings are bolstered by a competitive 401(k) match and access to deferred compensation for eligible levels, alongside stock purchase opportunities. These programs are highlighted as strong tools for financial security.
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