Senior Sales Engineer - Telecommunications

What if your next move puts you at the forefront of network innovation?

Join the leading provider of network solutions delivering unique value through a powerful combination of hardware, software, and engineering expertise, specializing in the design, deployment, automation, and optimization of software-controlled open DWDM, MPLS, IPoDWDM, and Carrier Ethernet networks, with industry recognition including the ‘Most Innovative’ award at the Fiber Connect Proof of Concept Showcase.

If you are ready to work on the networks defining the future of connectivity, apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical conversations, translating business requirements into optical network solutions.
• Provide vendor-neutral guidance to identify the best fit for customer needs.
• Design and plan optical networks, including architecture, link budgets, and component selection.
• Collaborate with sales teams to craft winning, technically sound proposals.
• Participate in customer meetings and deliver engaging product demos.
• Support pricing, proposals, and statements of work (SOW).
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging optical technologies.
• Provide occasional lab support and hands-on equipment configuration.

Skills/Must have:

• Minimum 5 years experience in optical networking, ideally in a vendor environment.
• Strong background supporting or selling OEM optical/networking products.
• Confident leader who can control and influence stakeholder discussions.
• Deep knowledge of optical fiber principles, optical network design, and optical components (lasers, WDM, photodetectors, etc.).
• Expertise in Layer 1 protocols (e.g., DWDM, SONET/SDH, ROADM).
• Working knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EVPN).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, telecommunications, or computer science, or equivalent experience.

Benefits:

• Up to 40% bonus based on company performance.

Salary:

• Base salary of $140,000