Technical Marketing Engineer, Industrial IoT

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Milpitas, CA, USA
In-Office
122K-222K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Serve as the technical backbone for Ciscos Industrial IoT portfolio by translating customer needs into product features, validating hardware/software (Catalyst IOS-XE), supporting SD-WAN/Center/Meraki management, emphasizing cyber resiliency, driving adoption via demos and training, and providing technical sales and partner support across Utilities, Manufacturing, and Roadways.
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The application window is expected to close on: 06/19/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team 

Our Technical Marketing Engineer Team is responsible for our industrial IoT portfolio with advanced cybersecurity capabilities, specifically designed for verticals such as Utilities, Manufacturing, and Roadways. 

Technical Marketing Engineers (TMEs) serve as the essential technical backbone and "trusted advisors" to Product Managers. They play a vital cross-functional role, bridging the gap between customers and engineering by translating customer feedback into specific product features and user experiences, working closely with engineering and testing teams to ensure product functionality. 

https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/industrial-iot/index.html 

 

Your Impact 

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: 

  • Focus on existing and new hardware/software capabilities of Cisco Catalyst Industrial series (IOS-XE based) with advanced cybersecurity features. 

  • Concentrate on Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Catalyst Center and Cisco Meraki dashboard for unified management and security for IT/OT networks. 

  • Emphasize cyber resiliency to maintain network operations during degraded states, such as during a cybersecurity attack. 

  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Development, Test Teams, Customers, and Partners. 

  • Drive adoption through internal and external training, demos, and collateral creation. 

  • Communicate the highlights of the industrial solutions at conferences and Executive Briefings, focusing on verticals such as Utilities, Manufacturing and Roadways. 

  • Provide technical responses to the Sales Team and Partner community. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • 3+ years experience with Networking: routing and switching. 

  • 3+ years experience with Industrial Switching, Routing & cellular technologies like 5G and Security. 

  • 3+ years IT/OT networks and Industrial IoT solutions. 

  • Bachelors + 3 years of related experience, Masters + 1.5 years of related experience, or 10+ equivalent experience. 

  • Hands-on proficiency with modern coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate technical workflows. 

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Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience with routing, switching, cybersecurity, and automation. 

  • Proficiency in networking, resiliency & security technologies such as REP, MRP, OSPF, BGP, VRF, DNS, NAT, NGFW, VPN, IPsec, IDS/IPS, and network topologies. 

  • Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager and Catalyst Center for IR/IE deployment, configuration, management, and unifying security policies. 

  • Experience in main industrial vertical markets, Utilities, Manufacturing, and Roadways. 

  • Ability to work with internal/external customers, channel partners, sales, or systems engineering. 

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 $135,800.00 to $193,400.00 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 of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to 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:

$135,800.00 - $222,400.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$122,000.00 - $197,900.00

* 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.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years experience with Networking: routing and switching.
  • 3+ years experience with Industrial Switching, Routing & cellular technologies like 5G and Security.
  • 3+ years IT/OT networks and Industrial IoT solutions.
  • Bachelors + 3 years related experience, Masters + 1.5 years related experience, or 10+ years equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on proficiency with modern coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar).
  • Experience with routing, switching, cybersecurity, and automation.
  • Proficiency in REP, MRP, OSPF, BGP, VRF, DNS, NAT, NGFW, VPN, IPsec, IDS/IPS, and network topologies.
  • Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager and Catalyst Center for IR/IE deployment, configuration, management, and unifying security policies.
  • Experience in industrial verticals: Utilities, Manufacturing, and Roadways.
  • Ability to work with internal/external customers, channel partners, sales, or systems engineering.

Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.

  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.

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