Network Sales Engineer (Networking)

Location: Oakland, California, with responsibility for Northern California, Oregon, and Washington; travel up to 65% is required.

Base salary: $110,000–$176,000 per year, adjusted based on experience, location, and internal and external equity.

Company

hirify.global provides industrial automation and networking products, including EtherWAN solutions.

What you will do

• Serve as the subject matter expert for EtherWAN products, technologies, and applications across assigned markets.
• Support pre-sales activities, product introductions, solution design, network audits, and product recommendations.
• Conduct client environment simulations and cross-reference third-party products with EtherWAN solutions.
• Deliver in-person and web-based networking training from beginner to advanced levels and help create EtherWAN Academy materials.
• Provide post-sales technical guidance, respond to product and application issues, and manage customer and partner follow-ups.
• Collaborate with sales, business development, partners, and internal departments to grow revenue and document engagements in the CRM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3 or more years of customer-facing experience, preferably in direct or channel technical sales.
• Understanding of IT and OT networking environments, the OSI model, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, STP/RSTP/MSTP, TCP/IP, RIP, and OSPF.
• CCNA certification or equivalent networking experience.
• Strong organization, planning, communication, presentation, and instructional skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Office; ability to travel by air and automobile, travel overnight, and lift at least 50 lbs.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of wireless and cellular networking technologies.
• Additional technical networking certifications.
• Experience with transportation, security, energy, or process automation applications.
• Competency as an instructor.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) matching and a bonus plan.
• Generous paid time off package.
• 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 10 weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Auto allowance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability assistance, and additional benefits.