Hybrid Senior Distinguished Technologist – Pre-Sales AI, Data Center Networking

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About the role

  • Lead technical architect for pre-sales AI/ML networking solutions at HPE, engaging with customers on complex networking. Architecting end-to-end solutions and mentoring junior teams in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary technical architect early in complex sales cycles, translating business needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Architect end-to-end networking infrastructure solutions with strong expertise in data center, AI networking, hyperscale environments, and WAN technologies
  • Lead solution design and customization, orchestrating input from specialists, systems engineers, and product teams
  • Deliver compelling demos, proof-of-concepts, and technical presentations articulating HPE Networking’s value
  • Engage with hyperscalers, large enterprises, service providers, and technology partners for co-designing solutions
  • Influence technical strategy throughout deal validation, solutioning, and initial execution
  • Develop best practices, enablement collateral, and architecture playbooks
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior technologists and sales engineering teams
  • Navigate complex technology transitions, maintaining thought leadership in networking innovations and industry trends

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required, advanced degree preferred
  • 20+ years of technical experience in network infrastructure Architecture, design and solution consulting
  • 20+ years of industry experience applying technical expertise with JunOS, EOS, IOS and hyperscale network architecture frameworks
  • JNCIE or equivalent certification
  • Experience presenting and driving technology thought leadership at industry events, and driving standards initiatives
  • Deep hands-on expertise with hyperscale routing, MPLS traffic engineering, switching, SDN overlays (EVPN/VXLAN, MP-BGP), Network Fabrics and DCI solutions
  • SME in Virtualization technologies on x86 and scaling using DPDK, SR-IOV, SmartNICs etc.
  • Proven success in complex pre-sales roles, building relationships with senior technical and C-Level stakeholders
  • Experience with programming/scripting (Python, APIs, JSON) for solution integration and automation
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

  • Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
  • Personal & Professional Development: investment in career development with programs for diverse goals
  • Unconditional Inclusion: celebrating individual uniqueness and valued varied backgrounds

Job title

Senior Distinguished Technologist – Pre-Sales AI, Data Center Networking

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$257,500 - $624,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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