Senior Presales, Systems Engineer Job at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (San Francisco)

Senior Presales, Systems Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

166000.00 - 343000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

HPE Networking will unleash the power of the combined HPE Aruba Networking and Juniper Networking solutions. It is designed to cater to a diverse range of customer segments. HPE Networking's innovative technology and open standards-based approach to networking are resonating with customers worldwide. The Pre-sales Engineer will be a key in the success of HPE Networking that enables HPE to sell and support sophisticated networking and security solutions. If you have over-the-top technical capability and curiosity; if you can influence both technical and business partners by translating business goals and challenges into technical solutions while differentiating HPE from competing solutions; if your interpersonal and high-impact presentation skills evoke passion and confidence; if you’re a born problem-solver that loves to get into the details and have a burning desire to answer the hard problems in a constantly evolving, results-oriented industry - HPE is the place for you! HPE is at the heart of this transformation with its industry-leading technologies that are ever more software-defined, helping to answer the most challenging issues in connectivity. Digital transformation is everywhere, with technologies such as Multi-Cloud, Cybersecurity, Automation, IoT, AI, Machine Learning, and 5G driving the next waves of innovation.

Job Responsibility:

Provide pre-sales technical consultation in the design, engineering, sale, and implementation of sophisticated products, applications, and solutions
Working in partnership with sales teams, strategic and industry partners in assessing the potential application of our products ensuring that optimum systems solutions are provided to new and existing customers
Proven experience of process, tools, and techniques for responding to a customer’s proposals (RFP, RFQ, RFI) and create viable proposals that grow HPE Networking's business in a driven and opportunity-filled sales environment
Experience and knowledge in developing and consulting on architecture designs, engineering bill of materials, and implementation specifications for next-generation networks and solutions
Use your industry and product knowledge to engage and influence customer technology strategies through showcasing Juniper technologies during technical sales presentations, product demonstrations, proof of concept, and trial engagements
Build, develop, and maintain strong professional relationships with customer IT decision-makers and industry partner community
Deliver training and support to our industry partners and customer engineers
Continuously learn and stay ahead of the industry and competitive solutions, products, and services
Enjoy the personal growth career opportunity that comes from exposure to the latest technological innovations and apply these capabilities to address the real-world challenges of our customers

Requirements:

Bachelor's and/or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, and or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a technical/pre-sales role as a Sales or Systems Engineer
Extensive experience in designing/engineering/consulting on LAN/WAN, Campus, Data Center, Security, and Cloud technology solutions
Extensive experience in implementing and operating small-mid-large-scale Campus and branch networks utilizing enterprise Networking and Security solutions
Extensive experience and depth of knowledge around the HPE Networking product line, key competitors’ products, solutions, and vertical market use cases
Long-established experience and hands-on expertise with networking industry technologies across routing, switching, and security technology domains from a pre-sale, operational or engineering point of view
Solid interpersonal, relationship, and communication skills with extensive experience in customer-facing sales activities (presenting, whiteboarding etc.) and Exec/C-level engagements
Recognized technical capability, ability to learn quickly, and apply skills in new protocols and applications and their context to customers
Deep understanding of Routing Protocols (IGPs, EGPs, Layer-2/3 VPN’s)
Extensive experience of datacenter network design (EVPN/VXLAN, Clos architectures, underlay fabric)
Extensive experience of MPLS and WAN network design (LDP, RSVP, SR-TE, etc.)
Experience of network security (NGFW, UTM, DDoS, IPSec, MACSec, SIEM) is an advantage
Experience with management solutions such as Paragon, MIST, Apstra or equivalent competitive products is an advantage
Hands-on experience with either Juniper or other vendors solutions
Proficiency in AI networking technologies, including RoCEv2, DCQCN, UEC and AI design options at scale
DevOps experience in automation using Python, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, YANG, JSON, Netconf and Ansible
JNCIP, JNCIE, CCNP, CCIE, etc. or other industry certification is desired
Positive attitude, a desire to learn new technologies, and the ability to handle competing priorities in a very challenging environment
Embraces HPE culture and values and acts as an advocate and role model for the brand
Must be willing and able to travel as required to meet business and customer demands

Nice to have:

Proficiency in AI networking technologies including RoCEv2, DCQCN, UEC and AI design options at scale
DevOps experience in automation using Python, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, YANG, JSON, Netconf and Ansible
JNCIP, JNCIE, CCNP, CCIE, etc. or other industry certification

What we offer:

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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