> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1429422-principle-presales-systems-engineer-bay-area-ca](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1429422-principle-presales-systems-engineer-bay-area-ca). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Principle PreSales Systems Engineer - Bay Area, CA

- **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- **Location:** San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $199,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, IP Addressing, Subnetting, Local Area Networks, Network Layer, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/All-California-United-States-of-America/Principle-PreSales-Systems-Engineer---Bay-Area--CA_1209700-1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience.
 * Strong pre-sales, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering experience supporting enterprise customers.
 * Excellent customer-facing communication, presentation, and consultative selling skills.
 * Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for customers.
 * High-density enterprise wireless LANs
 * Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing (BGP, OSPF)
 * TCP/IP networking, IP addressing, and subnetting
 * Network Access Control (NAC) solutions such as Aruba ClearPass or Cisco ISE
 * Enterprise routing, switching, and campus networking
 * Python scripting and network automation frameworks
 * Cloud-managed networking platforms and cloud technologies

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer - Global Major Accounts to support strategic enterprise customers throughout the Northern California Bay Area. This is a highly customer-facing, pre-sales role where you'll partner closely with Account Managers to design, position, and deliver innovative networking solutions that address complex business and technical challenges., As a Systems Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle by:

 * Partnering with Account Managers to identify, qualify, and close complex enterprise opportunities.
 * Designing and presenting end-to-end networking solutions that align with customer business objectives.
 * Delivering technical presentations, product demonstrations, workshops, and Proofs of Concept (PoCs).
 * Developing technical proposals and solution architectures for enterprise customers.
 * Positioning HPE Networking solutions against competitive offerings while articulating business value.
 * Building long-term relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
 * Supporting demand-generation activities alongside channel and technology partners.
 * Maintaining expertise in emerging networking technologies and competitive market trends.
 * Helping drive opportunities from initial discovery through successful deployment and customer adoption., * This is a customer-facing role requiring regular travel throughout the assigned territory to support customer meetings, presentations, demonstrations, and Proofs of Concept.


## Related Videos

- [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol)
- [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java)
- [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch)
- [Personal Branding & Job Search - The Most Practical Approach You'll Ever Find](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/576-personal-branding-job-search-the-most-practical-approach-you-ll-ever-find)
- [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible)
- [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network)

## Related Articles

- [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)
- [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)