SLED Systems Engineer - Must Reside in Northern California

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.

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Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer is a pre-sales technical role that owns the technical strategy for a portfolio of mid-complexity accounts within an assigned territory, working in close partnership with the Account Executive team. Operating with moderate-to-high autonomy, this person independently designs solutions, leads technical validation, and is directly accountable for the technical win rate and revenue outcomes in their accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical qualification for assigned accounts throughout the sales cycle
• Independently design and architect solutions that meet customer requirements
• Drive Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical validation to advance deals
• Partner with Account Executives to shape and influence deal strategy
• Build technical capability within channel partners through training and enablement
• Expand and apply competitive positioning knowledge to win against alternative vendors
• Own technical win rate and contribute directly to territory revenue results
• Represent Extreme Networks in customer presentations, demonstrations, and technical discussions across all levels of a customer's organization
• Use Wi-Fi test and planning tools (e.g., Ekahau, AirMagnet, NetScout) to support design and validation work

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in networking or pre-sales engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently design solutions for mid-complexity, multi-product environments
• Track record of owning technical outcomes and directly influencing revenue within a territory
• Strong knowledge across two or more of the following: Network Access Control (NAC)/RADIUS/802.1x/Active Directory/LDAP, security principles (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention), cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), wireless/SDN/SaaS, IPv4/v6 routing protocols, Layer 2 switching
• Preferred certifications: Extreme Professional, CCNP, CWNA, or equivalent
• Excellent consultative, presentation, and communication skills; able to earn trust as a technical strategist with Account Executives and customers
• Comfortable mentoring more junior SEs and sharing field expertise
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory as needed

Growth Trajectory

Success in this role is measured by consistent ownership of mid-complexity opportunities, operating independently across the territory, and being trusted by the Account Executive as the go-to technical strategist. Strong performers who mentor others and demonstrate measurable field impact are positioned to advance to the next level of technical leadership

Compensation: This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated on target earnings compensation range of  180,000-205,000USD. 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, and the full benefits package described below.

Benefits and Total Rewards:

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. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans.

Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

Fair chance and background checks

Extreme Networks will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance, Illinois Human Rights Act, Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. An applicant's conviction history will not be considered until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Following any individualized assessment, applicants will be provided with the opportunity to respond before any adverse action is taken.

Extreme Networks does not seek salary history information from applicants and will not rely on salary history in determining whether to offer employment or in setting compensation.

Reasonable accommodation

Extreme Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [insert contact email and phone]. All requests will be handled confidentially.

Use of artificial intelligence in hiring

Extreme Networks may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. Applicants have the right to request human review of any automated decision affecting their candidacy and to request information about how their personal data is processed. To exercise these rights, please contact [insert contact email].

Data privacy

Personal data provided during the application process will be processed in accordance with Extreme Networks' Candidate Privacy Notice, which is available at https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks/company/legal/privacy-and-cookies-policy. For applicants in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with comparable data protection laws, the Candidate Privacy Notice describes your rights regarding your personal data.

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable people and organizations to advance. We push the boundaries of technology by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation.

Learn more at www.extremenetworks.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.