System and solution test for the next generation modular router supporting enterprise and service provider market applications. Responsibilities include characterization of the platform performance, scaling limits, feature interaction and customer scenario verification.
Will undertake test planning, execution, automation as well as take active part in peer reviews. Must be well organized to handle testing with scalable configs; and disciplined to sort out test failures.
Must be able to clarify the requirements and product specifications with development engineers and marketing teams. Must be able to lead technical discussions based on test results and work with the development teams to resolve complex network issues.
Should have a good understanding of the planned usage of features in customer networks; or capable of gathering necessary information by talking to PM, TMEs and customers. Must be able to provide technical consultation.
Ideal candidate should have following skills:
Preferred areas (one or more) of expertise: MPLS, IPv6 unicast/multicast, NAT, FW, IPSec, L3VPN, ACL, QoS, SIP, H.248 signaling.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Typically requires MSEE/CS combined with 5-7 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 7-10+ yrs related experience.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Software Engineer
System and solution test for the next generation modular router supporting enterprise and service provider market applications. Responsibilities include characterization of the platform performance, scaling limits, feature interaction and customer scenario verification.
Will undertake test planning, execution, automation as well as take active part in peer reviews. Must be well organized to handle testing with scalable configs; and disciplined to sort out test failures.
Must be able to clarify the requirements and product specifications with development engineers and marketing teams. Must be able to lead technical discussions based on test results and work with the development teams to resolve complex network issues.
Should have a good understanding of the planned usage of features in customer networks; or capable of gathering necessary information by talking to PM, TMEs and customers. Must be able to provide technical consultation.
Ideal candidate should have following skills:
Preferred areas (one or more) of expertise: MPLS, IPv6 unicast/multicast, NAT, FW, IPSec, L3VPN, ACL, QoS, SIP, H.248 signaling.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Typically requires MSEE/CS combined with 5-7 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 7-10+ yrs related experience.
Will undertake test planning, execution, automation as well as take active part in peer reviews. Must be well organized to handle testing with scalable configs; and disciplined to sort out test failures.
Must be able to clarify the requirements and product specifications with development engineers and marketing teams. Must be able to lead technical discussions based on test results and work with the development teams to resolve complex network issues.
Should have a good understanding of the planned usage of features in customer networks; or capable of gathering necessary information by talking to PM, TMEs and customers. Must be able to provide technical consultation.
Ideal candidate should have following skills:
Preferred areas (one or more) of expertise: MPLS, IPv6 unicast/multicast, NAT, FW, IPSec, L3VPN, ACL, QoS, SIP, H.248 signaling.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Typically requires MSEE/CS combined with 5-7 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 7-10+ yrs related experience.
Technical Lead Engineer
System and solution test for the next generation modular router supporting enterprise and service provider market applications. Responsibilities include characterization of the platform performance, scaling limits, feature interaction and customer scenario verification.
Will undertake test planning, execution, automation as well as take active part in peer reviews. Must be well organized to handle testing with scalable configs; and disciplined to sort out test failures.
Must be able to clarify the requirements and product specifications with development engineers and marketing teams. Must be able to lead technical discussions based on test results and work with the development teams to resolve complex network issues.
Should have a good understanding of the planned usage of features in customer networks; or capable of gathering necessary information by talking to PM, TMEs and customers. Must be able to provide technical consultation.
Ideal candidate should have following skills:
Preferred areas (one or more) of expertise: MPLS, IPv6 unicast/multicast, NAT, FW, IPSec, L3VPN, ACL, QoS, SIP, H.248 signaling.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Typically requires MSEE/CS combined with 5-7 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 7-10+ yrs related experience.
Will undertake test planning, execution, automation as well as take active part in peer reviews. Must be well organized to handle testing with scalable configs; and disciplined to sort out test failures.
Must be able to clarify the requirements and product specifications with development engineers and marketing teams. Must be able to lead technical discussions based on test results and work with the development teams to resolve complex network issues.
Should have a good understanding of the planned usage of features in customer networks; or capable of gathering necessary information by talking to PM, TMEs and customers. Must be able to provide technical consultation.
Ideal candidate should have following skills:
Preferred areas (one or more) of expertise: MPLS, IPv6 unicast/multicast, NAT, FW, IPSec, L3VPN, ACL, QoS, SIP, H.248 signaling.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with other Cisco products as well as third party products.
Will perform work without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interfaces cross-functionally and leads collaboration extending beyond workgroup.
Customer resolution requires excellent verbal and professional presentation skills. Able to represent Cisco by communicating technical business capabilities and strategies externally. Responsible for technical decisions that will affect project, functional unit and/or deadlines.
Typically requires MSEE/CS combined with 5-7 years of related experience, or BSEE/CS combined with 7-10+ yrs related experience.
Project Manager-Localization
This position will provide program management leadership for hardware and software projects, including 3rd party interaction. Projects can range in size from bringing new platforms to market to smaller software or test only projects.
SBTG Localization Project Manager
Duties and Responsibilities: Job responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
The Localization Project Manager directs the development and execution of localization project plans for multiple products and SKUs simultaneously by interacting with localization vendors, ODMs, JDMs, and numerous internal teams on a global basis.
• Prepare localization project plan which includes schedules, budget, risks analysis, contingent planning for software localization, on-line Help, documentation and packaging
• Define the localization direction, strategy, and goals, taking into consideration regulatory requirements, market trends, and competitive trends.
• Create and negotiate realistic deliverable timelines and communicate delivery schedules and milestones with engineering, localization vendor, ODMs and JDMs
• Act as a localization and internationalization subject matter expert
• Provide guidance and work with technical writers to improve content in order to streamline localization process
• Conduct basic GUI localization testing
• Support and manage outside JDMs, prepare technical instructions and processes on I18N, answer queries, solve vendor problems, and handle bug management
• Prepares and creates the content of the localization kit for each project to the localization vendor
• Open purchase requisitions, track purchase orders and approve invoices for outside localization vendors.
• Work closely with Cisco local and international Product Marketing Managers around the globe to coordinate schedules and provide guidance and resolution on localization issues
• Create status reports, slide decks, etc., and present at EC reviews and stakeholder meetings
• Track multiple project tasks to proactively anticipate problems, develop and implement contingency plans and mitigate risk
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience with localization of networking technology products and localization program management
• BA/BS in technical field or equivalent work experience and project management emphasis required
• Solid knowledge of internationalization of software products and localization process
• Familiarity with Translation Memory and Localization Tools such as Alchemy Catalyst, TRADOS, SDLX, Passolo; Graphic tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; Enterprise Content Management tool such as Web Publisher
• Understanding of UNICODE compliance requirement is required
• Basic knowledge of standard web technologies such as XML, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; Understanding of DLL and RC resource file is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and text-editors
• Excellent track record in delivering global products and understanding of internationalization and localization issues
• Culturally sensitive attitude and the ability of building strong relationships with different regions
• Ability to perform under pressure, prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with localizing software into foreign languages is required.
• Exceptional multi-tasking, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and effective problem-solving and resolution skills; ability to negotiate, communicate, and quickly resolve issues.
• Utilize various project/program productivity tools such as MS Project to track project progress, resource utilization, program budget, etc., to ensure that the project stays on schedule and within the committed budget, headcount and other resource constraints
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required and knowledge of other languages preferred
SBTG Localization Project Manager
Duties and Responsibilities: Job responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
The Localization Project Manager directs the development and execution of localization project plans for multiple products and SKUs simultaneously by interacting with localization vendors, ODMs, JDMs, and numerous internal teams on a global basis.
• Prepare localization project plan which includes schedules, budget, risks analysis, contingent planning for software localization, on-line Help, documentation and packaging
• Define the localization direction, strategy, and goals, taking into consideration regulatory requirements, market trends, and competitive trends.
• Create and negotiate realistic deliverable timelines and communicate delivery schedules and milestones with engineering, localization vendor, ODMs and JDMs
• Act as a localization and internationalization subject matter expert
• Provide guidance and work with technical writers to improve content in order to streamline localization process
• Conduct basic GUI localization testing
• Support and manage outside JDMs, prepare technical instructions and processes on I18N, answer queries, solve vendor problems, and handle bug management
• Prepares and creates the content of the localization kit for each project to the localization vendor
• Open purchase requisitions, track purchase orders and approve invoices for outside localization vendors.
• Work closely with Cisco local and international Product Marketing Managers around the globe to coordinate schedules and provide guidance and resolution on localization issues
• Create status reports, slide decks, etc., and present at EC reviews and stakeholder meetings
• Track multiple project tasks to proactively anticipate problems, develop and implement contingency plans and mitigate risk
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience with localization of networking technology products and localization program management
• BA/BS in technical field or equivalent work experience and project management emphasis required
• Solid knowledge of internationalization of software products and localization process
• Familiarity with Translation Memory and Localization Tools such as Alchemy Catalyst, TRADOS, SDLX, Passolo; Graphic tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; Enterprise Content Management tool such as Web Publisher
• Understanding of UNICODE compliance requirement is required
• Basic knowledge of standard web technologies such as XML, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; Understanding of DLL and RC resource file is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and text-editors
• Excellent track record in delivering global products and understanding of internationalization and localization issues
• Culturally sensitive attitude and the ability of building strong relationships with different regions
• Ability to perform under pressure, prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with localizing software into foreign languages is required.
• Exceptional multi-tasking, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and effective problem-solving and resolution skills; ability to negotiate, communicate, and quickly resolve issues.
• Utilize various project/program productivity tools such as MS Project to track project progress, resource utilization, program budget, etc., to ensure that the project stays on schedule and within the committed budget, headcount and other resource constraints
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required and knowledge of other languages preferred
Executive Communications Manager
The Enterprise, Commercial and Small Business (ECSB) group generates more than $20 billion in annual revenue and has over 12,000 employees. The organization is comprised of collaboration software, voice technology, data center, switching and services, wireless, security routing and technology, enterprise systems and operations, and small business technologies.
Currently, we're seeking an experienced executive communications manager for Tony Bates, SVP/GM and leader of ECSB. Located in San Jose, this position will be responsible for providing communication counsel, developing an executive communications platform and implementing that platform for various external and internal audiences. The ideal candidate will partner with the executive to develop original content and ensure that key messages are consistently communicated across multiple channels (PR, Web, speaker forums, IR, AR, etc.).
Core Competencies:
• Demonstrates strong executive influence and content development skills
• Exhibits leadership skills
• Crafts compelling stories that are engaging, simple and clear
• Possesses the ability to act as a role model to peers
• Gains consensus among others and manages sensitive situations in a confidential manner
• Displays flexibility and resiliency
• Knows how to solve problems
• Boasts superior writing and editing skills
• Negotiates effectively
• Takes initiative
• Collaborates with ECSB and Cisco-wide executive communications professionals
• Understands the big picture, but holds a fine eye to detail
• Feels comfortable working with senior executives
• Spreads the "ECSB word" Cisco-wide
• Has solid project management skills
• Shares best practices
• Knows PowerPoint
Success Factors:
• Established track record and reputation for successfully positioning senior executives
• Proven conflict and risk management skills as well as leadership skills
• Develops a strong partnership/relationship with the executive
• Receives high marks (both quantifiable and qualitative metrics) with executive presentation scores, audience participation and engagement, executive, manager, and peer-level feedback
Education:
• Typically requires BA/BS in Marketing, Business, or equivalent plus 12+ years of related experience in Marketing or Communications. Previous experience working with senior executives highly desired.
Currently, we're seeking an experienced executive communications manager for Tony Bates, SVP/GM and leader of ECSB. Located in San Jose, this position will be responsible for providing communication counsel, developing an executive communications platform and implementing that platform for various external and internal audiences. The ideal candidate will partner with the executive to develop original content and ensure that key messages are consistently communicated across multiple channels (PR, Web, speaker forums, IR, AR, etc.).
Core Competencies:
• Demonstrates strong executive influence and content development skills
• Exhibits leadership skills
• Crafts compelling stories that are engaging, simple and clear
• Possesses the ability to act as a role model to peers
• Gains consensus among others and manages sensitive situations in a confidential manner
• Displays flexibility and resiliency
• Knows how to solve problems
• Boasts superior writing and editing skills
• Negotiates effectively
• Takes initiative
• Collaborates with ECSB and Cisco-wide executive communications professionals
• Understands the big picture, but holds a fine eye to detail
• Feels comfortable working with senior executives
• Spreads the "ECSB word" Cisco-wide
• Has solid project management skills
• Shares best practices
• Knows PowerPoint
Success Factors:
• Established track record and reputation for successfully positioning senior executives
• Proven conflict and risk management skills as well as leadership skills
• Develops a strong partnership/relationship with the executive
• Receives high marks (both quantifiable and qualitative metrics) with executive presentation scores, audience participation and engagement, executive, manager, and peer-level feedback
Education:
• Typically requires BA/BS in Marketing, Business, or equivalent plus 12+ years of related experience in Marketing or Communications. Previous experience working with senior executives highly desired.
Technical Writer
It’s an exciting time to work at Cisco. Our software is lighting up Unified Communications and we seek a Technical Writer to help support our next generation of application software and services for communications including voice, video, instant messaging and social networking.
Work in a dynamic environment on Cisco’s Unified Communications applications, such as conferencing, mobility, presence, and soft client products. Strong emphasis on product and documentation usability for end-users and administrators. Opportunities to develop innovative deliverables like video quick starts and to hone your XML skills to promote reuse across products.
Plan, research, develop and deliver documentation. Responsibilities include a wide variety of complex writing and special projects: leading project teams; working with management to develop group’s technical direction; and participating in documentation improvement initiatives, including customer satisfaction improvements, usability testing, and document analysis.
Requires excellent writing and technical skills within the networking and communications environment. Experience writing for GUI-based products for administrators and/or end users is a plus. Proven expertise in the areas of technical writing, project management, resource management, strategic planning, leadership and team-building. Works with minimal supervision.
Typically requires BA/BS or equivalent experience, and minimum of 10 years of related experience.
Preferred: MA/MS or equivalent experience. Degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Work in a dynamic environment on Cisco’s Unified Communications applications, such as conferencing, mobility, presence, and soft client products. Strong emphasis on product and documentation usability for end-users and administrators. Opportunities to develop innovative deliverables like video quick starts and to hone your XML skills to promote reuse across products.
Plan, research, develop and deliver documentation. Responsibilities include a wide variety of complex writing and special projects: leading project teams; working with management to develop group’s technical direction; and participating in documentation improvement initiatives, including customer satisfaction improvements, usability testing, and document analysis.
Requires excellent writing and technical skills within the networking and communications environment. Experience writing for GUI-based products for administrators and/or end users is a plus. Proven expertise in the areas of technical writing, project management, resource management, strategic planning, leadership and team-building. Works with minimal supervision.
Typically requires BA/BS or equivalent experience, and minimum of 10 years of related experience.
Preferred: MA/MS or equivalent experience. Degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Senior Interaction Designer
Position: Senior Interaction Designer, VTG User Experience Team
About the Company:
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking. Cisco's Internet products address the broadest range of networking solutions available from any single supplier, including hundreds of GUI, TUI, and VUI based applications that are aimed at knowledge workers and consumers.
Job Description:
Cisco is looking for Senior Interaction Designer to join the User Experience Team within the Voice Technology Group (VTG). In this position you will be working closely with visual designers, user researchers, usability engineers, product managers and engineers to define the user experience of Cisco's telephony, web and video conferencing, and communications products.
You will be part of a newly forming team that will introduce a user-centered design process into the division and develop usable, useful, and compelling communications and collaboration applications.
Responsibilities:
* Identify user interface requirements; help define project approach and user experience strategy
* Work with user researchers to design, observe, and analyze field studies
* Generate user personas and use scenarios
* Conduct heuristic evaluations on existing products
* Set conceptual design and suggest product direction based on field research and functional requirements
* Define the user interaction model and workflows
* Work with visual designers to refine the interactive experience and produce designs consistent with Cisco's brand
* Develop prototypes ranging from paper-and-pencil concepts to HTML wire frames to high-fidelity designs that represent both the visual identity and interaction model required to ensure user success
* Work with usability engineers to design, observe, and analyze usability studies
* Develop User Interface Specifications and Guidelines
* Work closely with engineers to implement and deliver the final product
* Facilitate project communication across a multidisciplinary team throughout all phases of the project
Qualifications:
* 5+ years of experience designing user interfaces for applications
* Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Human Factors, Industrial Design, or related field.
* Excellent time-management, multi-tasking, strong communication skills; and the ability to quickly prioritize tasks
* Ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems and convey these designs in the form of presentations, prototypes, and design specifications
* Must communicate clearly and effectively; strong analytical and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; a self-starter that is able to collaborate actively with others in a cross-functional team
* Experience designing PC applications is required
* Experience designing mobile communications devices is desirable
A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or Computer Science, and at least five years of experience conducting usability or field research, and doing data-driven UI design in a high-tech company. 769577
About the Company:
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking. Cisco's Internet products address the broadest range of networking solutions available from any single supplier, including hundreds of GUI, TUI, and VUI based applications that are aimed at knowledge workers and consumers.
Job Description:
Cisco is looking for Senior Interaction Designer to join the User Experience Team within the Voice Technology Group (VTG). In this position you will be working closely with visual designers, user researchers, usability engineers, product managers and engineers to define the user experience of Cisco's telephony, web and video conferencing, and communications products.
You will be part of a newly forming team that will introduce a user-centered design process into the division and develop usable, useful, and compelling communications and collaboration applications.
Responsibilities:
* Identify user interface requirements; help define project approach and user experience strategy
* Work with user researchers to design, observe, and analyze field studies
* Generate user personas and use scenarios
* Conduct heuristic evaluations on existing products
* Set conceptual design and suggest product direction based on field research and functional requirements
* Define the user interaction model and workflows
* Work with visual designers to refine the interactive experience and produce designs consistent with Cisco's brand
* Develop prototypes ranging from paper-and-pencil concepts to HTML wire frames to high-fidelity designs that represent both the visual identity and interaction model required to ensure user success
* Work with usability engineers to design, observe, and analyze usability studies
* Develop User Interface Specifications and Guidelines
* Work closely with engineers to implement and deliver the final product
* Facilitate project communication across a multidisciplinary team throughout all phases of the project
Qualifications:
* 5+ years of experience designing user interfaces for applications
* Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Human Factors, Industrial Design, or related field.
* Excellent time-management, multi-tasking, strong communication skills; and the ability to quickly prioritize tasks
* Ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems and convey these designs in the form of presentations, prototypes, and design specifications
* Must communicate clearly and effectively; strong analytical and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; a self-starter that is able to collaborate actively with others in a cross-functional team
* Experience designing PC applications is required
* Experience designing mobile communications devices is desirable
A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or Computer Science, and at least five years of experience conducting usability or field research, and doing data-driven UI design in a high-tech company. 769577
Technical Marekting Engineer
The successful candidate will join Application Delivery Business Unit within Cisco's Datacenter & Security Technology Group (DSSTG). ADBU is chartered with driving advance technologies in application delivery to improve both packaged and custom applications performance, availability, and security. ADBU is looking for a candidate that wants to join an aggressive team with a start-up mentality to innovate and bring to market a new class of product based upon next generation application delivery technologies.
Manager III, Technical Marketing Engineer III
The successful candidate will lead a team of technical marketing engineers to create technical solutions and marketing of Cisco products and services. Will also lead our efforts in competitor products research and testing.
Responsibilities Include:
Manage a team of technical marketing engineers to:
Define and implement application delivery solutions and reference architectures
Develop technical white papers, design guides, and case studies on Cisco application delivery products
Independently identify and resolve complex issues with application delivery solutions
Describe and evangelize technical solutions; Deliver technical presentations to sales force, internal stakeholders, end customers, and channel partners
Gather, review, and influence product requirements for existing and future products; Interact with PMs to support the development of product requirement documents
Review and provide feedback on system functional specifications and test plans
Develop feature specific technical whitepapers or solution guides
Perform hands-on competitive analysis of application delivery solutions. Develop technical and marketing competitive collaterals
Support System Engineers and customers in architecting and deploying application delivery solutions and technologies
Act as the technical interface on customer sales calls, when required, and assist in preparing responses to RFP's, RFI's, and RFC's
Support System Engineers and customers on any product related questions and proof-of-concepts
Acquire in-depth knowledge of application delivery market trends, emerging datacenter technologies, competition, and user needs
Present Cisco application delivery products and solutions in external conferences, user groups events, and industry events.
Maintain leadership role within product team
May independently make decisions and review complex decisions with senior BU leadership
Requires travel to some extent
Skills:
Prior management experience, hiring, organizing, motivating, reviewing, and staffing a technical team
Solid experience and understanding of any Application Delivery Products (Cisco ACE, F5 BIG-IP, Citrix NetScaler, Radware)
Solid experience and understanding of layer 2 through layer 4 networking technologies, e.g. routing, switching, TCP/IP.
Strong knowledge and practical experience with HTTP and other networking protocols
A good understanding of Server Virtualization and enterprise applications
Outstanding communication skills. Demonstrated ability in developing and delivering complex technical presentations.
Strong technical writing skills. Demonstrated ability in delivering technical white papers.
Ability to solve complex technical problems.
Ability to work with limited supervision in defining initial goals and addressing complex issues as they arise.
Strong ability to build relationships among Cisco sales, marketing, and customers.
Able to clearly communicate complex technical issues
Ability to work cross-functionally across many internal teams
Ability to train and mentor.
Time and project management skills. Ability to multitask.
Ability to drive large initiatives and/or manage a number of smaller initiatives
Ability to deliver and develop technology demos
Strong customer facing skill sets
Typically requires BSCS or BSEE or equivalent plus 12+ years related experience, or MSCS/MSEE and 10+ years related experience. Projects are BU-specific and could also be involved with cross-BU projects. Typically reports to Director, Product Marketing. Accountable to direct manager, PM Directors, and Engineering Directors within BU responsibility as well as other relevant BUs.
Manager Specific Requirements : Must Have Requirements:
1. Deep technical knowledge of application delivery (L4-L7) - technologies, products, and competition
2. Solid understanding of server virtualization and major enterprise applications
3. Solid experience and understanding of layer 2 through layer 4 networking technologies, e.g. routing, switching, TCP/IP.
4. Outstanding and demonstrated communication skills
5. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with Cisco SEs, marketing, and customers.
Manager III, Technical Marketing Engineer III
The successful candidate will lead a team of technical marketing engineers to create technical solutions and marketing of Cisco products and services. Will also lead our efforts in competitor products research and testing.
Responsibilities Include:
Manage a team of technical marketing engineers to:
Define and implement application delivery solutions and reference architectures
Develop technical white papers, design guides, and case studies on Cisco application delivery products
Independently identify and resolve complex issues with application delivery solutions
Describe and evangelize technical solutions; Deliver technical presentations to sales force, internal stakeholders, end customers, and channel partners
Gather, review, and influence product requirements for existing and future products; Interact with PMs to support the development of product requirement documents
Review and provide feedback on system functional specifications and test plans
Develop feature specific technical whitepapers or solution guides
Perform hands-on competitive analysis of application delivery solutions. Develop technical and marketing competitive collaterals
Support System Engineers and customers in architecting and deploying application delivery solutions and technologies
Act as the technical interface on customer sales calls, when required, and assist in preparing responses to RFP's, RFI's, and RFC's
Support System Engineers and customers on any product related questions and proof-of-concepts
Acquire in-depth knowledge of application delivery market trends, emerging datacenter technologies, competition, and user needs
Present Cisco application delivery products and solutions in external conferences, user groups events, and industry events.
Maintain leadership role within product team
May independently make decisions and review complex decisions with senior BU leadership
Requires travel to some extent
Skills:
Prior management experience, hiring, organizing, motivating, reviewing, and staffing a technical team
Solid experience and understanding of any Application Delivery Products (Cisco ACE, F5 BIG-IP, Citrix NetScaler, Radware)
Solid experience and understanding of layer 2 through layer 4 networking technologies, e.g. routing, switching, TCP/IP.
Strong knowledge and practical experience with HTTP and other networking protocols
A good understanding of Server Virtualization and enterprise applications
Outstanding communication skills. Demonstrated ability in developing and delivering complex technical presentations.
Strong technical writing skills. Demonstrated ability in delivering technical white papers.
Ability to solve complex technical problems.
Ability to work with limited supervision in defining initial goals and addressing complex issues as they arise.
Strong ability to build relationships among Cisco sales, marketing, and customers.
Able to clearly communicate complex technical issues
Ability to work cross-functionally across many internal teams
Ability to train and mentor.
Time and project management skills. Ability to multitask.
Ability to drive large initiatives and/or manage a number of smaller initiatives
Ability to deliver and develop technology demos
Strong customer facing skill sets
Typically requires BSCS or BSEE or equivalent plus 12+ years related experience, or MSCS/MSEE and 10+ years related experience. Projects are BU-specific and could also be involved with cross-BU projects. Typically reports to Director, Product Marketing. Accountable to direct manager, PM Directors, and Engineering Directors within BU responsibility as well as other relevant BUs.
Manager Specific Requirements : Must Have Requirements:
1. Deep technical knowledge of application delivery (L4-L7) - technologies, products, and competition
2. Solid understanding of server virtualization and major enterprise applications
3. Solid experience and understanding of layer 2 through layer 4 networking technologies, e.g. routing, switching, TCP/IP.
4. Outstanding and demonstrated communication skills
5. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with Cisco SEs, marketing, and customers.
Senior Technical Marketin Engineer
Senior Technical Marketing Engineer
Enterprise Collaboration Platform(ECP) is Cisco’s new, flagship product in the Enterprise Social Software space. It combines network based Web 2.0 capabilities like blogs, wikis, and RSS feeds, with teamspace capabilities like file sharing and task lists, with social software capabilities like profiles, walls, and friends. Together, along with tight integrations with Unified Communications, IM, Presence, and Video, these capabilities form an Integrated Workforce Experience (IWE). ECP will be Cisco’s productized version of Cisco IT’s IWE.
The ECP team is looking for a motivated, high energy, passionate Senior Technical Marketing Engineer with strong technical marketing, customer, and software experience who is ready to work in a start-up like environment to ensure Cisco’s success in this new market adjacency.
You will work as a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer for the Enterprise Collaboration Platform (ECP) BU with a focus to create the best product definition possible. Work cross-functionally with other functions of the BU and Cisco to develop product definition and drive execution.
Responsibilities:
·Hands-on enterprise software experience
·Proven ability in taking used case scenarios and architecting compelling solution studies for our platform with differentiation where applicable
·Work closely with key Systems Integrators and Cisco Technology Partners to identify and penetrate target accounts
·Creating and updating marketing collateral, including data sheets, presentations, whitepapers, ROI calculators and case studies
·Will act as the technical interface on customer sales calls, when required, and assist in preparing responses to RFP's, RFI's, and RFC's
·Participate in proof of concept, product demonstrations and presentations
·Working in the lab with client partners for product tear downs, feature comparisons, bench marking and demonstration set up development
·Ability to present at conferences and seminars. This person should be capable of speaking at User Group events, industry events, etc.
·Works independently without much supervision
Skills & Requirements:
·Five plus years of Technical Marketing experience with focus on Field support is a must
10+ years experience with enterprise software·Ability to propose and implement solution studies based on Virtualization trends
·Adept at developing solution guides, proof-of-concept studies, best practices studies
·Strong understanding of enterprise applications, database, and messaging solutions.
·Excellent verbal and written communications skills
·Capable of delivering training to field sales and support staff
·Partner and customer relations management
·Network and Storage knowledge is a plus
·Requires B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. MBA and/or advanced degree highly desirable
Enterprise Collaboration Platform(ECP) is Cisco’s new, flagship product in the Enterprise Social Software space. It combines network based Web 2.0 capabilities like blogs, wikis, and RSS feeds, with teamspace capabilities like file sharing and task lists, with social software capabilities like profiles, walls, and friends. Together, along with tight integrations with Unified Communications, IM, Presence, and Video, these capabilities form an Integrated Workforce Experience (IWE). ECP will be Cisco’s productized version of Cisco IT’s IWE.
The ECP team is looking for a motivated, high energy, passionate Senior Technical Marketing Engineer with strong technical marketing, customer, and software experience who is ready to work in a start-up like environment to ensure Cisco’s success in this new market adjacency.
You will work as a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer for the Enterprise Collaboration Platform (ECP) BU with a focus to create the best product definition possible. Work cross-functionally with other functions of the BU and Cisco to develop product definition and drive execution.
Responsibilities:
·Hands-on enterprise software experience
·Proven ability in taking used case scenarios and architecting compelling solution studies for our platform with differentiation where applicable
·Work closely with key Systems Integrators and Cisco Technology Partners to identify and penetrate target accounts
·Creating and updating marketing collateral, including data sheets, presentations, whitepapers, ROI calculators and case studies
·Will act as the technical interface on customer sales calls, when required, and assist in preparing responses to RFP's, RFI's, and RFC's
·Participate in proof of concept, product demonstrations and presentations
·Working in the lab with client partners for product tear downs, feature comparisons, bench marking and demonstration set up development
·Ability to present at conferences and seminars. This person should be capable of speaking at User Group events, industry events, etc.
·Works independently without much supervision
Skills & Requirements:
·Five plus years of Technical Marketing experience with focus on Field support is a must
10+ years experience with enterprise software·Ability to propose and implement solution studies based on Virtualization trends
·Adept at developing solution guides, proof-of-concept studies, best practices studies
·Strong understanding of enterprise applications, database, and messaging solutions.
·Excellent verbal and written communications skills
·Capable of delivering training to field sales and support staff
·Partner and customer relations management
·Network and Storage knowledge is a plus
·Requires B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. MBA and/or advanced degree highly desirable
Product Manager
The Policy Management Business Unit is building the platform for policy control and integration for access to or through Cisco devices or solutions. The three main product families in PMBU are Cisco Secure ACS, Cisco NAC, and Cisco Enterprise Policy Manager. The network is the platform, and we are building the network access policy components. If you have the passion, experience, and drive to build out this platform, we want to speak to you.
We are looking for an individual who has a balanced blend of business and technical acumen. This will require excellent analytic skills, and acute focus on defining end to end customer scenarios and driving execution to assure that we ship components with the right combination of features, quality, and time to market.
A successful candidate will be
• Action oriented and results driven
• Highly organized, detail oriented
• Team player that works well in a collaborative environment
• Capable of working with all teams within the company and has natural leadership skills
• Experience driving the complete product lifecycle
• Able to develop product requirement documents, datasheets, BDM and EBC presentations
• Collaborate with Cisco field sales teams, channel partners and customers to determine product direction and release features
• Ability to calculate and analyze ROI
• Ability to develop and present business analytics on product performance on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
• Ability to keep a pulse on the industry and competitors
• Manage customer escalations and drive action plan to mitigate issues
• Present at SEVTs, EBCs and industry forums like Networkers, Interop etc
• Proven ability to build relationships with peers, cross-functional partners, other groups across Cisco, industry partners, customers, and the field
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly
• Ability to articulate an overall vision and strategy for a given product and to drive the organization to achieve it
• Experience/knowledge of Cisco security portfolio, including NAC, 802.1x, ACS, EPM is a plus
We are looking for an individual who has a balanced blend of business and technical acumen. This will require excellent analytic skills, and acute focus on defining end to end customer scenarios and driving execution to assure that we ship components with the right combination of features, quality, and time to market.
A successful candidate will be
• Action oriented and results driven
• Highly organized, detail oriented
• Team player that works well in a collaborative environment
• Capable of working with all teams within the company and has natural leadership skills
• Experience driving the complete product lifecycle
• Able to develop product requirement documents, datasheets, BDM and EBC presentations
• Collaborate with Cisco field sales teams, channel partners and customers to determine product direction and release features
• Ability to calculate and analyze ROI
• Ability to develop and present business analytics on product performance on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
• Ability to keep a pulse on the industry and competitors
• Manage customer escalations and drive action plan to mitigate issues
• Present at SEVTs, EBCs and industry forums like Networkers, Interop etc
• Proven ability to build relationships with peers, cross-functional partners, other groups across Cisco, industry partners, customers, and the field
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly
• Ability to articulate an overall vision and strategy for a given product and to drive the organization to achieve it
• Experience/knowledge of Cisco security portfolio, including NAC, 802.1x, ACS, EPM is a plus
Technical Lead Engineer
The Policy Management Business Unit (PMBU) builds Products and Solutions to enable Identity and Policy based Secure Network Access.
Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC) product uses the network infrastructure to enforce security policy compliance on all users and devices seeking to access network computing resources. It provides role-based access control, endpoint security policy enforcement and remediation, controlled guest access, and support for non-PC devices on the network, restricting access of non-compliant devices. Details of the product can be found at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6128/index.html
We are looking for an experienced senior Software Technical Leader to lead and participate in the design and development of Network Admission Control product.
The ideal candidate should have proven experience in participating/leading large Software Projects. We are looking for candidates who strive in a fast paced start-up like environment. You will be part of a world class high performance development team.
Though this position is for an Individual Contributor, with a right candidate possessing strong hands-on as well as leadership skills, it could evolve into an Engineering Management role.
Primary Responsibilities:
▪ Lead a team of engineers as well as contribute hands-on on the design and development of large scale security software product
▪ Work closely with cross-functional team towards product requirements, architecture and development
▪ Work closely and in partnership with the Test engineering to ensure high quality of the product.
▪ Work closely with the Product Marketing team to review and sign-off on product requirements.
▪ Write product specification and design documents from the product the product requirements.
▪ Innovate, show your creativity and define product road-map and strategy.
▪ As part of a team, lead and mentor other members of the team.
Required Skills/Experience:
▪ BS/MS in CS/EE or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience in internetworking technologies and applications.
▪ Proven track record of hands-on design, architecture and development of large scale software systems.
▪ Strong programming skills in Java. In addition, C/C++ experience is a strong plus.
▪ Good understanding of Networking Technologies ( SNMP, Ethernet, LAN/WAN, L2/L3 protocols, VPN etc.)
▪ Strong problem solving and software development/troubleshooting skills from a high system level to low level components, which include looking at and writing code.
▪ Experience with security technologies including SSL, encryption, certificates, and FIPS.
Highly Desirable Skills/Experience:
▪ Experience with one or more Identity and Access related technologies (Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, XACML)
▪ Hands-on understanding of or strong familiarity with networking devices (Switches, Routers, Firewalls)
▪ Experience in managing a highly motivated and driven team of software engineers
Personal Characteristics:
▪ Strong Technical leadership and vision, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
▪ Customer and quality focussed
▪ Self-motivated and driven and be able to drive initiatives with minimum of direction
Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC) product uses the network infrastructure to enforce security policy compliance on all users and devices seeking to access network computing resources. It provides role-based access control, endpoint security policy enforcement and remediation, controlled guest access, and support for non-PC devices on the network, restricting access of non-compliant devices. Details of the product can be found at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6128/index.html
We are looking for an experienced senior Software Technical Leader to lead and participate in the design and development of Network Admission Control product.
The ideal candidate should have proven experience in participating/leading large Software Projects. We are looking for candidates who strive in a fast paced start-up like environment. You will be part of a world class high performance development team.
Though this position is for an Individual Contributor, with a right candidate possessing strong hands-on as well as leadership skills, it could evolve into an Engineering Management role.
Primary Responsibilities:
▪ Lead a team of engineers as well as contribute hands-on on the design and development of large scale security software product
▪ Work closely with cross-functional team towards product requirements, architecture and development
▪ Work closely and in partnership with the Test engineering to ensure high quality of the product.
▪ Work closely with the Product Marketing team to review and sign-off on product requirements.
▪ Write product specification and design documents from the product the product requirements.
▪ Innovate, show your creativity and define product road-map and strategy.
▪ As part of a team, lead and mentor other members of the team.
Required Skills/Experience:
▪ BS/MS in CS/EE or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience in internetworking technologies and applications.
▪ Proven track record of hands-on design, architecture and development of large scale software systems.
▪ Strong programming skills in Java. In addition, C/C++ experience is a strong plus.
▪ Good understanding of Networking Technologies ( SNMP, Ethernet, LAN/WAN, L2/L3 protocols, VPN etc.)
▪ Strong problem solving and software development/troubleshooting skills from a high system level to low level components, which include looking at and writing code.
▪ Experience with security technologies including SSL, encryption, certificates, and FIPS.
Highly Desirable Skills/Experience:
▪ Experience with one or more Identity and Access related technologies (Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, XACML)
▪ Hands-on understanding of or strong familiarity with networking devices (Switches, Routers, Firewalls)
▪ Experience in managing a highly motivated and driven team of software engineers
Personal Characteristics:
▪ Strong Technical leadership and vision, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
▪ Customer and quality focussed
▪ Self-motivated and driven and be able to drive initiatives with minimum of direction
Product marketing Manager
It's an exciting time to work at Cisco.Every day we connect people to the network and make it come to life.
Whether it's using e-learning to educate students far from city centers or downloading the entire Library of Congress in seconds, our networking technology has not only revolutionized the way people do things, but who they are. People are more informed, more efficient, and more involved. With all forms of communications converging onto the network, Cisco is entering an exciting new era. The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life''s experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience.
The succesful candidate will direct and control the activities of a large functional area within the Product Marketing organization.
Establishes and manages the Product Marketing function for the Routing and Switching Security products. Critiques overall product plans and programs.
Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives and to insure those strategies are aligned across major parts of the organization. Makes recommendations that drive major revenue streams, major investments, or major strategic thrusts of the company. Establishes and modifies policies governing the Product Marketing team.
Typically requires BSEE/CS, Finance, Marketing or equivalent plus 12+ years relevant experience in marketing internetworking technologies and applications and a good understanding of the industry.
Technical background including broad and detailed understanding of networking and Cisco products and services. Extensive knowledge of and sustained expertise with relevant technologies like IPSec, DMVPN, GETVPN, Firewalls and Intrusion Detection and Prevention. Strategic understanding of, and broad experience in, leading teams in applying all elements of complete life-cycle marketing, including launch, transition, and end-of-life, through both direct sales and indirect channels, using advertising, direct marketing, promotions, and seminars.
Provides a strategic vision for his/her team. Provides management guidance to intermediate managers, peers, and all levels of exempt and non-exempt employees on accomplishing goals.
Only long-term strategic objectives are reviewed by immediate line management; trusted to effectively implement tactical details on his/her own. Superior people management skills. Ability to influence and persuade senior level management regarding complex and/or controversial situations. Strategic understanding of technical and market issues.
Effectively delegates work to others while meeting or exceeding all key objectives. Manages product lines or outbound marketing for a product line with annual revenues of $500 million or more.
Reports to Director of Marketing. Interacts with management at the Director and VP level. Represents Cisco and Cisco products to internal/external organizations, customers and press, etc.
Determines and drives short, mid-, and long-term strategic objectives. Exercises broad independent judgment.
Demonstrates ability to build and develop an organization. Ability to articulate an overall vision and strategy for a given product line and to drive the organization to achieve it.Exerts strong influence across the organization; recognized as the voice of authority on the his/her areas of responsibility.
Whether it's using e-learning to educate students far from city centers or downloading the entire Library of Congress in seconds, our networking technology has not only revolutionized the way people do things, but who they are. People are more informed, more efficient, and more involved. With all forms of communications converging onto the network, Cisco is entering an exciting new era. The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life''s experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience.
The succesful candidate will direct and control the activities of a large functional area within the Product Marketing organization.
Establishes and manages the Product Marketing function for the Routing and Switching Security products. Critiques overall product plans and programs.
Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives and to insure those strategies are aligned across major parts of the organization. Makes recommendations that drive major revenue streams, major investments, or major strategic thrusts of the company. Establishes and modifies policies governing the Product Marketing team.
Typically requires BSEE/CS, Finance, Marketing or equivalent plus 12+ years relevant experience in marketing internetworking technologies and applications and a good understanding of the industry.
Technical background including broad and detailed understanding of networking and Cisco products and services. Extensive knowledge of and sustained expertise with relevant technologies like IPSec, DMVPN, GETVPN, Firewalls and Intrusion Detection and Prevention. Strategic understanding of, and broad experience in, leading teams in applying all elements of complete life-cycle marketing, including launch, transition, and end-of-life, through both direct sales and indirect channels, using advertising, direct marketing, promotions, and seminars.
Provides a strategic vision for his/her team. Provides management guidance to intermediate managers, peers, and all levels of exempt and non-exempt employees on accomplishing goals.
Only long-term strategic objectives are reviewed by immediate line management; trusted to effectively implement tactical details on his/her own. Superior people management skills. Ability to influence and persuade senior level management regarding complex and/or controversial situations. Strategic understanding of technical and market issues.
Effectively delegates work to others while meeting or exceeding all key objectives. Manages product lines or outbound marketing for a product line with annual revenues of $500 million or more.
Reports to Director of Marketing. Interacts with management at the Director and VP level. Represents Cisco and Cisco products to internal/external organizations, customers and press, etc.
Determines and drives short, mid-, and long-term strategic objectives. Exercises broad independent judgment.
Demonstrates ability to build and develop an organization. Ability to articulate an overall vision and strategy for a given product line and to drive the organization to achieve it.Exerts strong influence across the organization; recognized as the voice of authority on the his/her areas of responsibility.
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