Pre-Sales Systems Engineer - HPE Networking; Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska

Position: Pre-Sales Systems Engineer - HPE Networking (Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska)
* Own the technical strategy for assigned accounts and opportunities, focusing on priority technologies across HPE Networking.
* Qualify and advance opportunities with your Territory Manager—turning leads into successful, high-value engagements.
* Deliver compelling technical engagements (in-person and virtual): product presentations, solution demos, whiteboarding, and deep technical Q&A.
* Design and document solutions and proposals that map directly to customer business requirements and desired outcomes, including multi-portfolio solution offerings.
* Lead proof of concepts and evaluations—plan, implement, validate outcomes, and clearly demonstrate value.
* Win in competitive deal cycles by understanding competitive offerings and positioning HPE differentiators with clarity and credibility.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with partners, product marketing, and engineering—bringing field feedback and industry trends into the product conversation.
* Enable and grow through the channel by building relationships with partners, supporting joint opportunities, and driving scale.
* Be present in the community—industry meetups, conferences, and technical events—representing HPE Networking as a credible technical leader.
* Secure the technical win and build long-term customer trust through excellent communication and follow-through.

* Experience:

5+ years in a manufacturer or partner Sales Engineer role, or equivalent experience as a Network Engineer/Architect designing, deploying, and operating full-stack enterprise networks.
* Customer-facing excellence: you communicate clearly, present confidently, and translate technical capabilities into business outcomes.
* Consultative selling: you gather the right customer inputs, tailor solutions, and anticipate what will work best for a given environment.
* Operating rhythm: strong organization, ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage multiple high-velocity opportunities simultaneously.
* Travel: ability to travel up to ~50%.

* Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field, or equivalent practical experience.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

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