Cisco

Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

Cisco$233K — $330K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 12+, or PhD with 8+ years.
  • 5+ years as a Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) or in a high-level equivalent role.
  • Proven experience in complex system design and architecture documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver advanced strategic technical and business initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate emerging AI technologies and product opportunities.
  • Design complex architectures that align with the AI product roadmap.
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson in strategic discussions with C-suite stakeholders.
  • Collaborate across multiple divisions including Product Management, Sales, and Engineering.
  • Evangelize technical solutions to drive customer value through AI innovation.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work.
  • Collaboration with a diverse and talented team of professionals.
  • Access to cutting-edge AI technologies and resources.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/30/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact

As a Principal TME, you will operate as a visionary and technical authority, investigating emerging AI technologies, identifying high-value product opportunities, and designing complex architectures. You will serve as a key bridge between Product Management, Sales, Operations, Partners, Product Marketing, Customer Support, and Engineering. Operating at the highest level of individual contribution, you will act as a primary spokesperson, leading critical strategy and technology discussions with C-suite stakeholders and our Executive Leadership Team. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our AI product roadmap, evangelizing technical solutions, and driving significant customer value through AI-driven innovation.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of related experience., Master's degree with 12+ years of related experience or PhD with 8+ years of related experience.
  • 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) or in equivalent high-level roles involving complex system design, architecture documentation, lab environment development, and/or solution evangelism.
  • Experience delivering technical and business strategy at an advanced or strategist level.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Exceptional ability to influence cross-functional, diverse groups toward a unified strategic goal.
  • Deep technical proficiency in AI/ML business applications, product architectures, and relevant AI-driven technologies.
  • Expertise in translating complex AI and networking concepts into actionable business strategies.
  • Strong awareness of the AI market landscape, competitive dynamics, and emerging technology trends.
  • Agility to manage high-level, diverse daily activities and adapt to rapidly evolving industry priorities.
  • Advanced consulting and communication skills, with a proven ability to facilitate executive workshops, manage technical messaging, and inspire organizational change.

About Cisco

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79,500 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
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