Technical Marketing Engineer I

Cisco

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CAMilpitas, CA
Salary
$95,800–$139,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 16, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $118k
$82k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $147,249–$202,575 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Cisco

Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 193 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Technical Marketing Engineer I

As a Technical Marketing Engineer I, you will join a dynamic team to translate routing and SD-WAN capabilities into clear customer value. You will collaborate with mentors in Product Management, UX, and Sales to support the full product lifecycle while solving real-world challenges. Your daily responsibilities include researching use cases and competitive offerings, creating technical collateral like solution briefs and demonstration scripts, and documenting lab topologies and configuration steps. You will also gather feedback from customers and engineering teams to improve product messaging. The role requires a foundational understanding of IP networking, including IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, and routing protocols, alongside knowledge of SD-WAN architectures. Key technical areas include Cisco Secure Routers, IOS XE, and WAN connectivity. Preferred skills include CCNA certification, experience with scripting or programming on GitHub, and familiarity with AI and Machine Learning concepts.

What you'll do

  • Translate routing and SD-WAN capabilities into clear customer value propositions.
  • Research routing use cases, customer needs, and competitive offerings to inform product teams.
  • Create technical collateral including solution briefs, FAQs, enablement materials, and demonstration scripts.
  • Document lab topologies, configuration steps, test results, and customer scenarios for demonstrations.
  • Organize feature descriptions, use cases, and proof points for new product launches.
  • Gather and organize feedback from customers, partners, and engineering to improve product messaging.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field (completed within 3 years or expected within 12 months).
  • Foundational understanding of IP networking concepts including IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, Ethernet, routing, and WAN connectivity.
  • Knowledge of basic routing protocols and interest in SD-WAN concepts like underlay/overlay networks and segmentation.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in writing and conversation while organizing work across teams.
  • CCNA or CCNA Cybersecurity certification (preferred).
  • Experience with basic scripting, programming, or developing content on platforms like GitHub (preferred).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and experience developing AI applications (preferred).

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