Remote Senior Sales Engineer – Optical & DCI

Ciena Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Consultant Sales Engineering to support hyperscalers and large-scale data center customers in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in telecommunications, specializing in optical network solutions. Responsibilities include driving end-to-end solution strategy and managing key client relationships. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering and advanced communication skills are essential for success in this role. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 10+ years in telecommunications or related industry, especially with hyperscalers.
• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Experience working with Internet Content Providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical and strategic advisor to hyperscalers.
• Monitor trends in optical and DCI ecosystem.
• Lead architecture design sessions for optical solutions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Sales and business development

Technical domain expertise

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

Optical transport solutions

WaveLogic

Job description

A leading technology company seeks a Consultant Sales Engineering to support hyperscalers and large-scale data center customers in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in telecommunications, specializing in optical network solutions. Responsibilities include driving end-to-end solution strategy and managing key client relationships. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering and advanced communication skills are essential for success in this role. Travel up to 25% may be required.