Technical Marketing Engineer - Multicloud Network (Hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 09/24/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.Meet the TeamJoin the Multicloud Network team at Cisco, where we are building a new product from the ground up. We are a small, nimble team that moves fast, takes ownership, and ships with purpose. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to bring the product to market. If you thrive in a startup-like environment -- where your contributions have outsized impact and you wear many hats -- this is the team for you.Your ImpactIn this role, you will be the technical voice of the product to customers, partners, and the field. You will:Own the technical narrative, shaping how customers and the market understand our value.Build and deliver hands-on demos and proof-of-concept environments that bring the product to life for customers and partners.Lead customer engagements, executive briefings, and technical presentations that articulate the solution and it's differentiation.Create field- and customer-facing technical collateral -- solution briefs, white papers, deployment guides, and competitive positioning documents -- to arm Sales and partners for success.Influence the product roadmap by translating customer feedback, competitive analysis, and industry trends into actionable input for Product Management and Engineering.Develop training materials and enablement content to scale product knowledge across Sales, Systems Engineering, and partner communities.Work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, iterative cadence -- directly with engineers and PMs -- to refine the product, validate use cases, and drive launches.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's + 8 years, Master's + 6 years, PhD + 3 years, or equivalent related work experience — with prior experience as a Technical Marketing Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Systems Engineer.Experience in networking fundamentals and with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Experience with building demos, POC environments, or lab setups to support customer evaluations.Ability to engage customers and present to both technical and business audiences, plus technical writing experience producing white papers, solution briefs, or deployment guides.Based in San Jose / Bay Area for a hybrid role requiring 3–4 days per week in office.Preferred QualificationsBackground in analyzing multicloud networking industry trends and competitive landscapesExperience with modern coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate technical workflows.A willingness to continuously learn and adapt, crucial in the ever-evolving field of AIWhy 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 $171,600.00 to $245,000.00 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 employees1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by CiscoNon-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 employeesExempt 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 nextAdditional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family membersOptional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteerFor 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%; andOnce 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:$171,600.00 - $281,800.00Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:$151,300.00 - $250,900.00* 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.Job SummaryJob number: 2013813Date posted : 2026-08-20Profession: Product and EngineeringEmployment type: Full time