Principal Technical Marketing Engineer - Remote (US only)

Cisco is a leading technology company that focuses on advancing technology and delivering exceptional value to customers. The Principal Technical Marketing Engineer will shape Cisco’s vision for product security services, influence technology capabilities, and represent Cisco at industry events.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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