Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks

SLED Systems Engineer - Minnesota

Minnesota, United States

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$190kDetected 26 days ago
Machine LearningSalesCustomer SuccessSystems EngineeringCiscoCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking

About the role

  • The SLED Systems Engineer (SE) is a key member of the sales organization, responsible for driving technical strategy and execution across the sales lifecycle.
  • The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with consultative selling skills and the ability to influence customer decisions in competitive environments.
  • The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Account Executives to develop and execute account strategies and technical sales plans
  • Design and architect secure, scalable networking solutions aligned to customer business requirements
  • Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and Proof of Concepts (POCs)
  • Support evaluations, solution validation, and competitive differentiation during the sales cycle
  • Develop technical proposals, RFP responses, and solution documentation
  • Deliver customer and partner enablement through training, workshops, and technical briefings
  • Collaborate with product management and engineering to provide field feedback and influence direction
  • Support post-sales escalations as needed to ensure customer success
  • Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex customer engagements
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Background in high-density wireless design and optimization
  • Exposure to automation, scripting, or API-driven networking
  • Industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CWNP, or equivalent)
  • Customer-first, consultative approach to selling

Nice to have

  • Provide consultative guidance across networking domains including wired, wireless, security, and cloud-managed solutions
  • 7-10+ years of experience in systems engineering, pre-sales engineering, or related technical roles
  • Strong expertise in networking technologies including switching, routing, wireless, and security
  • Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and architectures
  • Experience delivering customer-facing presentations, demos, and technical workshops
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex network environments
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with cloud-managed networking platforms

Skills

  • This range is set using objective, gender-neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions.

Compensation

  • This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of 170,000 to 190,000 USD.
  • The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role upon hire.
  • Actual compensation offered will depend on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and work location.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
  • Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
  • Retirement savings programs, including 401(k) matching in the United States
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
  • Flexible spending accounts, where eligible
  • Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
  • Life and disability insurance

Company info

  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders

Equal opportunity

  • Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
  • We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans.
  • Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization.
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