Technical Marketing Engineer
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Location:Milpitas, California, US
Area of InterestSecurity
Compensation Range133300 USD - 186800 USD
Job TypeProfessional
Technology InterestNetworking
Job Id1442850
The application deadline is expected to close on July 1, 2025.
Meet the Team
At Cisco,we'recommitted to shaping the future of secure, intelligent connectivity. As a global technology leader, we continue to innovate across networking, security, and cloud to help organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Our Secure WAN team is at the forefront of deliveringcutting-edgesolutions that redefinewhat'spossible at the network edge.We'refocused on empowering our customers with next-generation technologies such as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and advancedfirewallcapabilities that keep their operations protected and agile.
We'relooking for a Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) to help drive the success of the Cisco 8000 Series Secure Router . In this role,you'llplay a key part in shaping the adoption of our most advanced security and networking platforms.You'llcollaborate with cross-functional teams to bring impactful solutions tomarket, enabling secure, scalable connectivity for organizations around the world.
Ifyou'repassionate about bridging technology and customer value-and want to be part of a teamthat'ssetting the standard for secure networking-we'dlove to hear from you.
Your Impact
As a Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) on our team , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Cisco'sEdgesecurity portfolio.You'llwork at the intersection of Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and our customers to ensure our solutions not only meet evolving market needs but consistently exceed expectations. Your insights will directly influence product strategy, go-to-market plans, and customer enablement initiatives.
Your mission: to champion the power of the Cisco 8000 Series Secure Router and help deliver intuitive, secure, and scalable solutions that protect and empower modern enterprises.
You will:
Articulate anddemonstratethe value of ourEdgesecurity offerings to both internal stakeholders and external customers.
Deliver compelling presentations, product demos, and proof-of-concept workshops toshowcasereal-world capabilities.
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to shape the product roadmap and integrate customer feedback into future releases.
Partner with Sales and Channel teams to provide expert technical support and drive field enablement.
Develop high-impact technical content, including training materials and best practices, for customers, partners, and internal teams.
Minimum Qualifications
"Bachelor's degreewith5+ yearsof experience"or"Master'sdegreewith3+ years of experience"in Technical Marketing, Engineering, QA, or Network Security roles.
Experiencein network security technologies, including NGFW, IPSec, DDoS protection, malware detection, and encryption.
Experiencewith routing technologies such as SD-WAN and protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, engineering, and customers.
Solid understanding of cloud environments (SaaS & IaaS); relevant certifications in cloud, security, or AI are a plus.
Demonstrated experience collaborating across teams to drive customer adoption programs,PoCs, or beta trials.
Passion foridentifyingcustomer pain points and shaping product features that deliver business value.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across multiple time zones.
WeAreCisco ?
WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.?
Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverseset of backgroundsand focus on unlocking potential.Cisconiansoften experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.?
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together andat the heart of that is our people. One-third ofCisconianscollaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hourseach year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, andnearly 86%do!?
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and beyou,with us!??
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/we-are-cisco/benefits-and-perks.html) to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
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