Principal Technical Marketing Engineer - Remote (US only)

Denver, CO (Remote)

$199K/yr – $268K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Cisco Meraki’s security and trusted infrastructure leadership at industry events while shaping next-gen capabilities and customer-ready architectures.

  • Own the articulation of Cisco’s tech vision at industry events and forums.
  • Must-have: Demonstrated cryptography/product security leadership shaping standards.
  • Standout: Track record influencing roadmaps and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Champion Cisco products and solutions in the industry, representing our technical leadership at key events and forums.
  • Integrate a deep understanding of Cisco’s product security capabilities, customers, and market trends to identify new opportunities and adjacencies.
  • Influence the definition of current and next-generation technologies and capabilities, including post-quantum cryptography.
  • Guide the integration of customer feedback and industry needs into complex product architectures and cross-product initiatives.
  • Lead technical engagements with stakeholders, advocating for the value and utility of Cisco technologies.
  • Articulate the product and technology vision on industry-wide platforms, such as conferences and thought leadership forums.
  • Drive thorough competitive analyses and derive strategic conclusions to influence internal product roadmaps and business decisions.
  • Design and implement educational strategies to keep customers, partners, and sales teams informed on new product and technology releases.
  • Contribute to open-source communities and industry initiatives relevant to your area of expertise.
  • Engage with stakeholders and customers to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions.
  • Lead the creation of whitepapers, blogs, and other content to articulate Cisco's approach to resilient infrastructure and trustworthy technology
  • Mentor and guide junior product managers and TMEs, fostering growth and promoting best practices within the team.

Requirements

  • Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD +8 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience shaping and contributing to global standards for cryptography and/or product security.
  • Extensive experience with technical ownership of complex products, platforms, or solutions.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience contributing to or leading open-source projects or technical communities.
  • Proven success influencing product strategy and roadmaps across multiple solutions.

Preferred

  • Demonstrated expertise in industry/market analysis and competitive positioning.
  • Experience presenting and advocating at industry forums, conferences, or advisory boards.
  • Strong skills in customer engagement, education, and technical enablement.
  • Advanced knowledge of Cisco products, networking technologies, or related platforms.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Experience with cross-functional leadership, especially in large matrixed organizations.
  • Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Background in performance optimization, security, or reliability engineering.

Benefits

  • U.S. employees are offered medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
  • Paid time off details include: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees, 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco.
  • Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, 80 hours of sick time off on hire date and 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward, additional paid time away for emergencies, optional 10 paid days to volunteer.
  • Sales roles may be eligible for performance-based incentives; specifics vary by Cisco plan.
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At Cisco Meraki, we create intuitive technologies to optimize experiences, secure locations, and seamlessly connect people, places, and things. We love to push boundaries, experiment, and make IT easier, faster, and smarter for our customers. By doing this, we hope to connect passionate people to their mission by simplifying the digital workplace.

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