Systems Sales Engineering Manager (Networking)

TL;DR

Systems Sales Engineering Manager (Networking): Leading a team of Systems Sales Engineers to drive revenue growth and market expansion with an accent on technical leadership, opportunity qualification, and POC execution. Focus on mentoring a high-performing team and serving as a technical authority for major enterprise and government pursuits.

Location: Hybrid; Must be based in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $275,000–$325,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides a mathematically precise network digital twin that offers IT teams unmatched visibility and security across cloud and vendor environments.

What you will do

• Lead and manage a high-performing team of Systems Sales Engineers to achieve revenue and new business growth targets.
• Recruit, train, and mentor engineers, providing ongoing coaching and career development.
• Act as a technical authority on regional opportunities, qualifying and scoping deals alongside sales teams.
• Lead and execute Proof of Concepts (POCs) for key prospects to demonstrate technical expertise.
• Partner with Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering to align sales strategies with the product roadmap.
• Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software sales engineering with a proven track record of driving revenue growth.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing a team of sales professionals.
• Excellent understanding of Networking, Cloud, and Security fundamentals.
• Deep knowledge of networking protocols and operational tools.
• Experience supporting large enterprises, service providers, or government agencies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Vendor certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA, JNCIE, JNCIS, or AWS CSA Associate.

Culture & Benefits

• People-centric and innovative culture where employees shape the future of network reliability.
• Opportunity to work with a team backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Goldman Sachs.
• Exposure to high-impact projects for Global 2000 companies and Federal agencies.