Cisco Systems, Inc.
Technical Marketing Engineer - Nexus 9000 | Data Center Networking BU
Cisco Systems, Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95134
The application window is expected to close on: 09/15/2025
NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
Join Cisco's Data Center Networking Business Unit-a dynamic group of innovators and technologists dedicated to building the next generation of networking solutions. Our team is passionate about driving impactful outcomes for customers, partners, and Cisco's global field through technical excellence, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning.
Your Impact
As a Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) with a core focus on the Cisco Nexus 9000 platform, you'll serve as the bridge between engineering, product management, and the field. In this high-impact role, you will translate complex technical concepts into compelling, easy-to-understand messaging that drives technical enablement, builds confidence, and increases adoption of Cisco's industry-leading data center solutions.
Responsibilities Deliver compelling technical
enablement to customers, partners, and Cisco field teams. Simplify and communicate product
capabilities, architectures, and use cases. Collaborate with Product Management
and Engineering to provide field feedback and influence the product
roadmap. Build and deliver technical assets:
white papers, demos, presentations, hands-on labs, videos, and competitive
insights. Represent the Business Unit at
internal trainings, partner events, and industry conferences. Build trust and engagement with
global field and partner teams.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in
Computer Science, or a related technical field, with a minimum of 6+ years
of experience in customer-facing technical roles. Minimum 3 years of experience
working with Cisco Data Center Networking solutions, including direct
configuration and deployment of Nexus 9000 series (NX-OS and ACI) and
Nexus Dashboard. Demonstrated proficiency in understanding
AI/ML workloads and their impact on data center network architecture
(e.g., front-end vs. back-end network design, GPU cluster requirements). Demonstrated understanding of data
center security principles, including implementing segmentation, zero
trust models, and policy enforcement in enterprise environments. Minimum 5 years of experience in
technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or technical marketing, with a
proven track record of supporting customer engagements. Delivery of technical presentations
and led cross-functional meetings, effectively communicating complex
concepts to diverse technical and business audiences. . Preferred Qualifications: Proficient with infrastructure
automation tools, using Terraform and Ansible to automate network or data
center workflows Experience creating and delivering
technical assets for enablement, including white papers, hands-on labs,
and demos. Ability to simplify complex
technical concepts for varied audiences. Proven ability to build trust and
collaborate effectively across global teams. Familiarity with overall data
center design principles and architecture standard processes.
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. Simply put - we power the future. 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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Meet the Team
Join Cisco's Data Center Networking Business Unit-a dynamic group of innovators and technologists dedicated to building the next generation of networking solutions. Our team is passionate about driving impactful outcomes for customers, partners, and Cisco's global field through technical excellence, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning.
Your Impact
As a Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) with a core focus on the Cisco Nexus 9000 platform, you'll serve as the bridge between engineering, product management, and the field. In this high-impact role, you will translate complex technical concepts into compelling, easy-to-understand messaging that drives technical enablement, builds confidence, and increases adoption of Cisco's industry-leading data center solutions.
Responsibilities Deliver compelling technical
enablement to customers, partners, and Cisco field teams. Simplify and communicate product
capabilities, architectures, and use cases. Collaborate with Product Management
and Engineering to provide field feedback and influence the product
roadmap. Build and deliver technical assets:
white papers, demos, presentations, hands-on labs, videos, and competitive
insights. Represent the Business Unit at
internal trainings, partner events, and industry conferences. Build trust and engagement with
global field and partner teams.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in
Computer Science, or a related technical field, with a minimum of 6+ years
of experience in customer-facing technical roles. Minimum 3 years of experience
working with Cisco Data Center Networking solutions, including direct
configuration and deployment of Nexus 9000 series (NX-OS and ACI) and
Nexus Dashboard. Demonstrated proficiency in understanding
AI/ML workloads and their impact on data center network architecture
(e.g., front-end vs. back-end network design, GPU cluster requirements). Demonstrated understanding of data
center security principles, including implementing segmentation, zero
trust models, and policy enforcement in enterprise environments. Minimum 5 years of experience in
technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or technical marketing, with a
proven track record of supporting customer engagements. Delivery of technical presentations
and led cross-functional meetings, effectively communicating complex
concepts to diverse technical and business audiences. . Preferred Qualifications: Proficient with infrastructure
automation tools, using Terraform and Ansible to automate network or data
center workflows Experience creating and delivering
technical assets for enablement, including white papers, hands-on labs,
and demos. Ability to simplify complex
technical concepts for varied audiences. Proven ability to build trust and
collaborate effectively across global teams. Familiarity with overall data
center design principles and architecture standard processes.
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. Simply put - we power the future. 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.
#LI-VS1