Principal Systems Engineer

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. RUCKUS Networks builds and delivers purpose-driven networks that perform in the tough environments of the industries we serve. 

Ruckus Networks, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (PSE). The PSE will be responsible for both the end customer and partner communities and will work as a team, along with business partners to design and sell Ruckus networking solutions. Primary responsibilities will focus on customer opportunities and channel partner development and enablement for Ruckus channel partners. The position of Principal Systems Engineer will perform technical demos, proof of concept trials, technical training, provide best practice design input and review, solution focused selling and positioning to all levels of decision makers, and deliver presentations for customers, partners, prospects and events. The successful candidate will be a proficient self-starter, with strong technical skills and industry knowledge, excellent communication skills with history or experience as a customer or partner facing Systems Engineer. Possess a working knowledge of the Ruckus wireless and wired portfolio and related technologies.

How You'll help us to connect the world:

Assist the Account Manager and SE's in driving revenue and selling solutions to obtain quota goals. 

Pre-sales engineering design and network / back-office systems integration, Bill of Material creation, sales opportunity engagement, and technical training individually or in larger group settings. 

Identifying and driving the development of a Channel Partner territory account plan based on awareness of the business economics and trends of the industries including vertical markets in which one's customers conduct business. 

Have a working knowledge of Ruckus Networks wireless, wired and software products. 

Act as a technical advisor to Channel Partners with the ability to differentiate and competitively position Ruckus products

 Required skills:

A proficient understanding of pre-sales engineering and sales processes to include critical account management. 

Ability to communicate both written and oral, on technical solutions to a variety of audiences that may include executive level decision makers. 

Advanced understanding of partner business drivers and how to map these to a customer network platform, including identification of improvement areas in network design. 

Working knowledge of SE technical skills; specifically, 802.11 a/g/n/ac/ax/be wireless design and assessment, wireless troubleshooting, wireless network optimization, IP routing and switching …