Chief Network Architect

About This Role

• JOB DESCRIPTION Sales Engineer — Service Provider Network & Open Network Solutions 1.
• Job Title Sales Engineer (Service Provider Network / Open Network Solutions) 2.
• Background Demand for open network solutions such as White Box Switches and SONiC is growing rapidly.
• We are looking to hire a technical Sales Engineer who can engage directly with key end customers (e.g., NTT, KDDI, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile) to understand their future network architecture needs and propose optimal open solutions. 3.
• Key Responsibilities · Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, including major telecom carriers such as NTT, KDDI, and SoftBank. · Understand customer visions and technical requirements through deep technical discussions. · Propose open networking solutions, including White Box Switches and SONiC-based NOS (Network Operating System) architectures. · Understand high-level topologies for cloud data center networks. · Build and foster relationships with ecosystem partners, including ODM vendors, System Integrators (SIers), and NOS developers. · Serve as a primary technical liaison with Broadcom Product Divisions (BUs). 4.
• Required Skills & Experience · 10+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer (SE) or technical pre-sales engineer, ideally working with telecom carriers or cloud operators. · Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking, EVPN, VXLAN, and associated core routing/switching protocols. · Knowledge and familiarity with Cisco ACI. · Proven track record in defining customer requirements and leading technical proposals. · Strong documentation skills and excellent interpersonal communication capabilities. 5.
• Preferred Skills & Experience · Hands-on experience delivering technical proposals to telecom carriers or cloud service providers. · Knowledge of switch silicon architectures, such as Broadcom and NVIDIA Spectrum ethernet switches. · Hands-on or architecture experience with open NOS platforms (e.g., SONiC, Cumulus Linux). · English proficiency to read technical documentation and effectively communicate with Broadcom US-based Business Units (BUs). 6.
• Ideal Candidate Profile · Passion for open networking technologies and staying ahead of industry trends. · Strong logical thinking and the ability to clearly articulate complex technical solutions.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.