Sr. Associate Sales Engineer

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

About the role

The Sr. Associate Systems Engineer is an early-career, pre-sales technical role supporting the Sales Account Executive team. This person contributes to individual sales opportunities under the guidance of senior Systems Engineers, building foundational expertise across the Extreme Networks portfolio while developing the skills needed to progress toward a Systems Engineer role. This is a growth-oriented position for someone dynamic, coachable, and eager to build a career in pre-sales engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pre-Sales team in the design, planning, and delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical validations for assigned opportunities
• Execute defined pre-sales tasks within the sales cycle, with guidance from senior Systems Engineers
• Participate in customer calls and technical conversations, progressively taking ownership of smaller components with support
• Build proficiency across the Extreme Networks portfolio plus one area of specialization
• Assist with product demonstrations, trade shows, seminars, and internal demonstration facilities
• Begin developing an understanding of competitive positioning for Extreme Networks solutions
• Use Wi-Fi test and planning tools (e.g., Ekahau, AirMagnet, NetScout) with guidance
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional groups (sales, partners, engineering) on individual deals
• Travel to customer sites as needed to support Account Executives and senior Systems Engineers

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in networking, pre-sales, or technical support
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Foundational knowledge of networking technologies and eagerness to expand that knowledge quickly
• Ability to independently run standard product demos and contribute to POCs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with growing comfort presenting to technical audiences
• Ability to work within a team, take direction well, and apply feedback from Account Executives and senior SEs
• Willingness and ability to travel within region, up to 60%
• Foundational certifications preferred but not required (e.g., ECNA, CCNA, CWTS, or equivalent)

Skills

Exposure to two or more of the following is a plus:

• Network Access Control (NAC), RADIUS, 802.1x, Active Directory, LDAP
• Security fundamentals: firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention
• Cloud technologies: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Wireless, VPN, SDN, SaaS
• IPv4/v6 routing protocols (OSPF, VRRP, BGP, PIM, etc.)
• Layer 2 switching (802.1Q, 802.1D, 802.1x)

Pay

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated OTE compensation range of 130,000 – 150,000 USD. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role upon hire. This range is set using objective, gender-neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. Actual compensation offered will depend on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and work location. This role is also eligible for commission on a 70/30 split.

Benefits

Extreme Networks offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits vary by country and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
• Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
• Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
• Retirement savings programs, including 401(k) matching in the United States
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
• Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible
• Flexible spending accounts, where eligible
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
• Life and disability insurance

Benefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status.