Manager of Systems Engineering at Extreme Networks

India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Networking, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Sales Engineering or Pre-Sales roles
  • 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity, preferably in a networking vendor environment
  • Deep expertise in enterprise networking (Layer 2/3, VLANs, OSPF, BGP), wireless (Wi-Fi 6/6E), and cloud-managed platforms
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English; ability to lead customer-facing conversations at both technical and executive levels
  • Vendor certifications that demonstrate expertise in networking, wireless technologies, access control, and cloud are highly preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Customer-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative approach when working with internal teams and external partners
  • Deep understanding of the market in India (preferred location: Bengaluru, Mumbai, or Delhi)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of presales systems engineers, providing guidance and support in complex solution selling
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop and implement a technical strategy tailored to the unique needs of the India market
  • Serve as a technical advisor to clients, offering expertise and guidance on technology solutions that align with their objectives and requirements
  • Develop and execute a regional pre-sales strategy aligned with India sales goals
  • Represent Extreme’s technical value in C-level and strategic customer conversations
  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the systems engineering team, promoting growth and professional advancement
  • Align technical pre-sales efforts with strategic sales goals, mentor the SE team, support key accounts, and ensure technical excellence in all customer engagements

Skills

Systems Engineering
Pre-sales Engineering
Team Leadership
Technical Strategy
Networking Solutions
Cloud Networking
Solution Selling
Customer Advisory
C-level Communication
Industry Trends

Extreme Networks

Provides advanced networking solutions and services

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks specializes in advanced networking solutions that optimize and secure network operations for a variety of clients, including educational institutions, retail businesses, government agencies, and healthcare facilities. Their products include network infrastructure such as switching and routing solutions, wireless connectivity, and data center fabrics, along with cloud-based services and advanced security measures. Extreme Networks differentiates itself by offering both hardware and software solutions, as well as professional and managed services that ensure efficient network operations. Their goal is to provide comprehensive support and training to help clients maximize their networking capabilities.

Morrisville, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$16.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive healthcare
HSA
Life & disability insurance
Retirement plans
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Wellness programs

Risks

Securities fraud lawsuit may damage Extreme Networks' reputation and investor confidence.
Complexity of AI integration could hinder adoption of Extreme Platform ONE.
Stiff competition in cybersecurity market may affect ZTNA solution's market share.

Differentiation

Extreme Networks offers AI-powered platformization with Extreme Platform ONE.
The company provides comprehensive networking solutions, including cloud and security integration.
Extreme Networks serves diverse industries, from education to healthcare and government.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven network management boosts Extreme Networks' market potential.
Expansion of 5G networks increases need for advanced networking solutions.
Rising adoption of cloud-based solutions enhances Extreme Networks' scalability and flexibility.

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