Serve as the primary technical resource for the Eastern U.S. sales team, driving technical evaluation, delivering presentations and demos, responding to RFIs/RFPs, producing quotes, providing post-sales support, mentoring team members, and engaging at industry events to align Nokia optical and transmission solutions with customer needs.
As a Technical Sales Engineer for Tier 1 Service Provider Solutions at Nokia, you will work in a dynamic team environment where innovation meets collaboration. You will have the opportunity to partner closely with Account Executives, engineers, and product management teams to drive strategic sales initiatives. Your role will be hands-on, allowing you to design impactful solutions and engage directly with customers. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a culture that values continuous learning and professional growth. With a competitive compensation package, you will benefit from health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and opportunities for training and certifications. Together, we will tackle today's networking challenges and shape the future of telecommunications.
- Collaborate with Account Executives to identify and pursue sales opportunities from inception to contract award.
- Design innovative technical solutions that align with customer business and network goals.
- Deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and architecture workshops.
- Analyze customer IP network architectures and propose scalable mobility solutions.
- Translate customer business requirements into effective technical designs for various environments.
- Respond to RFIs, RFPs, and technical questionnaires with precision and clarity.
- Work closely with product management, engineering, and customer support to resolve technical challenges.
- Build and maintain relationships with customer network architects, engineering teams, and decision-makers.
Must-Have:
- 7+ years of networking experience in IP and Optical networking
- Strong knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
- Experience with Tier 1 ISP backbone networks and mobile backhaul solutions
- Proficient in designing scalable solutions for mobility and metro environments
- Strong customer engagement and presentation skills
Nice-To-Have:
- Experience with major networking vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, Arista)
- Familiarity with network automation tools such as Python and Ansible
- Experience supporting cloud and AI networking initiatives
- Certifications such as Nokia NRS II, SRA, or Cisco CCNA
- Knowledge of data center interconnect (DCI) applications
Similar Jobs
Software
Technical Sales Engineer responsible for leading technical sales of Nokia optical transport solutions. Develops customer-specific network designs, quotations, demonstrations, and proposals; responds to RFIs and RFPs; supports onboarding and after-sales activities; participates in trade shows; builds customer and partner relationships; and mentors sales team members. Requires extensive customer-facing sales engineering experience and expertise in fiber optic transport technologies, system design, planning tools, and network management systems.
Top Skills:
ChatgptClaudeCopilotDwdmExcelFoadmMicrosoft Office 365Nokia WavesuiteOptical AmplificationPowerPointRoadmTranscend NmsTransport Network PlannerVisioWavesuite Planner
Software
Leads the technical sales process for Nokia optical transport solutions, partnering with account managers and customers to develop tailored network designs, demonstrations, quotations, and RFI/RFP responses. Provides post-sales support, builds customer relationships, participates in trade shows, and mentors sales team members. The role requires expertise in fiber optic transport technologies, network design, operational requirements, and network management systems.
Top Skills:
DwdmFoadmExcelMicrosoft Office 365Microsoft PowerpointMicrosoft VisioNokia WavesuiteOptical AmplificationOptical Transport SystemsRoadmTranscend Network Planning SystemTranscend NmsWavesuite Planner
Software • Quantum Computing • Metaverse • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Leads global developer and GitHub sales and technical enablement strategy. Owns role-based skilling, onboarding, readiness planning, product launches, learning journeys, and field community development for Microsoft and GitHub specialists, sellers, partners, and customers. Collaborates across engineering, product marketing, sales, finance, and learning teams to improve capability, content adoption, seller productivity, pipeline, revenue, usage, and customer outcomes.
Top Skills:
DevOpsGithub Advanced SecurityGithub CopilotGithub EnterpriseAzure
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
