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Role Description

As a Principal Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) for a large portfolio of foundational product security services and features, you will shape Cisco’s vision and market positioning for resilient infrastructure and trustworthy technology. You will step into a senior leadership role within Cisco's engineering and product community as well as in the broader global landscape of standards-setting organizations and initiatives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Champion Cisco products and solutions in the industry, representing our technical leadership at key events and forums.
• Integrate a deep understanding of Cisco’s product security capabilities, customers, and market trends to identify new opportunities and adjacencies.
• Influence the definition of current and next-generation technologies and capabilities, including post-quantum cryptography.
• Guide the integration of customer feedback and industry needs into complex product architectures and cross-product initiatives.
• Lead technical engagements with stakeholders, advocating for the value and utility of Cisco technologies.
• Articulate the product and technology vision on industry-wide platforms, such as conferences and thought leadership forums.
• Drive thorough competitive analyses and derive strategic conclusions to influence internal product roadmaps and business decisions.
• Design and implement educational strategies to keep customers, partners, and sales teams informed on new product and technology releases.
• Contribute to open-source communities and industry initiatives relevant to your area of expertise.
• Engage with stakeholders and customers to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions.
• Lead the creation of whitepapers, blogs, and other content to articulate Cisco's approach to resilient infrastructure and trustworthy technology.
• Mentor and guide junior product managers and TMEs, fostering growth and promoting best practices within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience shaping and contributing to global standards for cryptography and/or product security.
• Extensive experience with technical ownership of complex products, platforms, or solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience contributing to or leading open-source projects or technical communities.
• Proven success influencing product strategy and roadmaps across multiple solutions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in industry/market analysis and competitive positioning.
• Experience presenting and advocating at industry forums, conferences, or advisory boards.
• Strong skills in customer engagement, education, and technical enablement.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco products, networking technologies, or related platforms.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with cross-functional leadership, especially in large matrixed organizations.
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Background in performance optimization, security, or reliability engineering.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco.
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees.
• Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees.
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.