Technical Marketing Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$171,600–$245,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 23, 2026

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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

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TL;DR · Technical Marketing Engineering Technical Leader

The Technical Marketing Engineering Technical Leader joins the Transceiver Modules Group to support the Product Management team. This role focuses on pluggable optic modules for switches, routers, and servers, specifically addressing requirements for AI data centers. You will craft and implement validation test plans, prepare technical content for Product Requirement Documents, and perform system functional validation. Daily tasks include responding to field inquiries, collaborating with Go-To-Market partners on interoperability testing, and contributing to forward-looking roadmaps. You must demonstrate proficiency with fiber optics labs, high-speed scopes, and optical spectrum analyzers. Required skills include experience with networking technologies, pluggable form factors like QSFP-DD and SFF, and standards such as IEEE 802.3xx and optical MSAs. You will solve complex pluggable optics problems in high-pressure, customer-facing environments.

What you'll do

  • Craft and implement validation test plans for optics based on AI customer requirements.
  • Prepare technical content for Product Requirement Documents and specifications for new AI applications.
  • Perform interoperability testing and system functional validation with technology and Go-To-Market partners.
  • Respond to field inquiries regarding optical transceivers and technical issues.
  • Contribute to forward-looking programs, product roadmaps, and internal Concept and Execution Commits.
  • Conduct hands-on lab testing using high-speed scopes and optical spectrum analyzers.
  • Solve pluggable optics issues in switches and routers during customer-facing interactions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 3+ years.
  • Degree preferably in Electrical Engineering, a physical science, or a related field.
  • Experience in Technical Marketing, Field Application Engineering, or a related field.
  • Hands-on skills for interoperability testing and validation activities in a lab environment.
  • Client-facing experience with exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
  • Knowledge of customer optical infrastructure requirements in AI datacenter networks (preferred).
  • Knowledge of networking technologies and Cisco’s switching and routing portfolio (preferred).
  • Knowledge of standards for pluggable optical transceivers, including IEEE 802.3xx, optical MSAs, and form factor MSAs (preferred).

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