Technical Marketing Engineer - AI Specialization

Who We AreWe, the Cisco Compute Technologist team, are focused on the intersection of cutting-edge technologies and purpose-built platforms and solutions from Cisco. We are a highly technical team dedicated to steering compute product platforms and solutions to meet the current and future needs of our customers. We act as a liaison to the field, channel partners, and customers to ensure they understand Cisco’s AI/ML product platform and solution capabilities and benefits. We are also responsible for developing and delivering technical content and collateral, such as demo videos, training seminars, whitepapers, industry event presentations, and more.Who You AreWe are seeking an innovative Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to join our Compute Business Unit. This role focuses on developing competitive collateral, managing technical pipelines, and increasing Cisco's visibility in industry organizations. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert with a passion for AI technologies and a deep understanding of compute infrastructure, server platforms, and management software.What You’ll DoThis role involves creating customer-facing materials for Cisco Compute products, as well as performing detailed competitive analysis to highlight the advantages of Cisco's AI compute solutions. You will collaborate with product management and engineering teams to gather insights and ensure the accuracy and relevance of collateral. Additionally, you will lead Cisco's participation in industry standards bodies, recruit membership, and promote contributions to relevant organizations, ensuring Cisco's interests are well represented. You will also maintain a repository of strategic ideas, coordinate technical initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field4+ years of experience in a technical marketing or engineering role, preferably with a focus on AI in the compute industryExperience with AI technologies, blade platforms, rack servers, or management softwareExperience in conveying complex concepts and delivering presentations to audiences of varying technical backgroundsPreferred QualificationProject management skills and the ability to balance multiple prioritiesExperience with Cisco's compute products and AI solutionsAbility to work in a multi-functional team environmentExperienced in creating competitive collateralWhy Cisco? #WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco #LI-AV3Location:Offsite, San Jose, California, USAlternate LocationRemote USArea of InterestMarketing and CommunicationsCompensation Range149600 USD - 214100 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestAI or Artificial IntelligenceJob Id1428716Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.