Consultant Sales Engineer (Optical Networking)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a technology company focused on high-speed connectivity and networking solutions, with an emphasis on flexible work, employee growth, well-being, and inclusion.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to service provider customers and build long-term, value-based relationships.
• Translate customer requirements into solution designs using hirify.global’s portfolio in collaboration with sales teams.
• Lead technical engagements across the sales cycle, including solution discussions, technical deep dives, and RFQ/RFP responses.
• Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and business-value storytelling.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide clear recommendations.
• Serve as a security subject matter expert for the regional sales organization and lead knowledge-transfer sessions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role in telecommunications or networking.
• Strong expertise in optical networking technologies and architectures.
• Experience addressing security topics and understanding how security requirements affect service provider network design, operations, and purchasing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, technical storytelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Nice to have

• Experience delivering technical demonstrations or proof-of-concept engagements for service provider customers.
• Experience supporting complex deal negotiations and execution.
• Experience facilitating enablement or training sessions for diverse technical audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment focused on individual growth and well-being.
• People-first culture centered on respect, belonging, and inclusion.
• Commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity.