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We are seeking a talented and experienced Manager of Systems Engineering to join our team and lead our efforts within India. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team of systems engineers, driving the technical strategy for our clients in India, and ensuring the successful implementation of complex technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the market in India, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation. You llbe responsible for aligning technical pre-sales efforts with strategic sales goals, mentoring the SE team, supporting key accounts, and ensuring technical excellence in all customer engagements. Key Responsibilities : Lead and mentor a team of presales systems engineers, providing guidance and supportcomplex solution selling. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop and implement a technical strategy tailored to the unique needs of the India market. Serve as a technical advisor to clients, offering expertise and guidance on technology solutions that align with their objectives and requirements. Develop and execute a regional pre-sales strategy aligned with India sales goals. Represent Extreme s technical value in C-level and strategic customer conversations. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the systems engineering team, promoting growth and professional advancement. Technical Skills & Experience Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 5+ years of experience in Sales Engineering or Pre-Sales roles. 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity, preferably in a networking vendor environment. Deep expertise in enterprise networking (Layer 2/3, VLANs, OSPF, BGP), wireless (Wi-Fi 6/6E), and cloud-managed platforms. Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English; ability to lead customer-facing conversations at both technical and executive levels. Vendor certifications that demonstrate expertise in networking, wireless technologies, access control and cloud are highly preferred Soft Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Customer-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Collaborative approach when working with internal teams and external partners.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.