Cisco is an authority in Data Center and AI networking innovation, building cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to harness artificial intelligence and advanced data center networking technologies. We seek an experienced Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) specializing on NX-OS architectures include AI networking solutions to join our dynamic team. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on developing the Nexus 9000 line of data center switches and their associated software that features application awareness, to make the network infrastructure flexible and agile for dynamic response to application needs, virtual machine workload mobility and cloud extension.
You will work with a diverse group of problem solvers and creative thinkers focusing on the Nexus 9000, NXOS, Nexus Dashboard and network fabric for Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. The role requires a high level of initiative, energy and rapid thinking.
Your Impact
As a NX-OS Networking Technical Marketing Engineer, you will bridge the gap between our engineering, sales, and marketing teams. You will play a pivotal role in driving product adoption by demonstrating technical expertise, creating impactful marketing collateral, and engaging with customers to showcase the value of our Nexus offering for all Data Center Architectures include AI networking solutions. This hands-on role requires a good degree technical proficiency, marketing strategy, and customer interaction.
Key ResponsibilitiesThis multifaceted role offers an opportunity to influence product direction while working closely with strategic customers and partners on next-generation data center solutions.
Technical Expertise and Enablement:
- Act as a technical expert for NX-OS architectures include NDFC, Nexus Dashboard networking products and solutions.
- Collaborate with major customers and Sales teams to understand and fulfill their Data Center Network Fabric requirements.
- Partner with engineering and product management to define and refine product requirements and solutions.
- Develop and execute the technical strategy for NX-OS include Nexus Dashboard, focusing on AI-driven automation and AIOps.
- Provide technical training, demonstrations, and support to internal teams, partners, and customers.
- Represent the team & lead technical Deceptive sessions at large Cisco and Industry events
Marketing and Content Creation:
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- Develop technical marketing collateral, including white papers, solution briefs, case studies, technical presentations, and videos.
- Write and present thought leadership content, such as blog posts, webinars, and conference presentations.
- Collaborate with the product and marketing teams to define messaging and positioning for DC networking solutions.
- Work closely with customers to understand their use cases, gather feedback, and demonstrate product capabilities.
- Partner with the sales team to support pre-sales efforts, including delivering proof-of-concept (POC) demonstrations and addressing technical queries.
- Develop and showcase real-world use cases and demos to highlight DC networking capabilities.
- Partner with the engineering team to provide feedback for continuous product improvement.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10-12 years of experience in technical marketing, product Engineering, pre-sales engineering, or a related technical role.
- Expertise in DC networking technologies like VxLAN, cloud, virtualization and knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, including high-performance computing (HPC), RDMA, Ethernet etc
- Experience in working with various software defined network controllers, ansible and other automation technologies.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and hardware (e.g., switches, NICs, DPUs).
- Ability to tackle sophisticated problems creatively. Good verbal and writing skills. Able to create white papers for publishing on Cisco’s website. Must be a great teammate and work well in small and large group environments. Comfortable presenting to customers and Cisco employees.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
- 10–12 years of experience in technical marketing, product engineering, pre-sales engineering, or a related technical role
- Expertise in data center networking technologies, including VXLAN, cloud, and virtualization
- Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, HPC, RDMA, and Ethernet
- Experience with software-defined network controllers, Ansible, and automation technologies
- Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, switches, NICs, and DPUs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical white-paper creation
- Ability to present to customers, partners, and internal teams
- Ability to solve sophisticated problems creatively and collaborate effectively in varied team environments
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
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