Senior Optical & DCI Sales Engineer (Europe)

Ciena Australia Pty; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecommunications leader is seeking a seasoned Sales Engineering Consultant to lead innovative optical and Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to hyperscalers and large data center customers, requiring over 10 years of experience in telecommunications and strong sales expertise. The position allows for flexible working arrangements across Europe, focusing on relationship management and strategic solution delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of telecommunications or related industry experience.
• Significant exposure to hyperscaler, content, or large-scale data center environments.
• Proven track record in Sales and business development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to hyperscalers and datacentre customers.
• Lead architecture design sessions for optical and MOFN solutions.
• Build deep relationships with senior technology executives.

Skills

Sales engineering expertise

Strong communication skills

Telecommunications knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

A global telecommunications leader is seeking a seasoned Sales Engineering Consultant to lead innovative optical and Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to hyperscalers and large data center customers, requiring over 10 years of experience in telecommunications and strong sales expertise. The position allows for flexible working arrangements across Europe, focusing on relationship management and strategic solution delivery.