Principal Presales Systems Engineer

Job Overview

Lead architecture and solution design for AI/ML networking infrastructure, data center, and WAN networking opportunities globally. Work remotely to empower customers and partners with scalable, secure networking solutions in cloud, AI, and data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary technical architect early in complex sales cycles, translating business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Architect end-to-end networking infrastructure solutions with expertise in data center, AI networking, hyperscale environments, and WAN technologies.
• Lead solution design and customization, orchestrating input from specialists, systems engineers, and product teams.
• Deliver compelling demos, proof-of-concepts, and technical presentations articulating value in customer use cases.
• Engage with hyperscalers, large enterprises, service providers, and technology partners to co-design solutions.
• Influence technical strategy throughout deal validation, solutioning, and initial execution.
• Develop best practices, enablement collateral, and architecture playbooks.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior technologists and sales engineering teams.
• Navigate complex technology transitions and maintain thought leadership in networking innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of technical experience in network infrastructure architecture, design, and solutions consulting for large-scale AI, cloud data center, and hyperscale networking environments.