Phoenix Contact

Network Sales Engineer

Phoenix Contact · Oakland, California

Posted 20 days ago · $110,000 - $176,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
20 days
Phoenix Contact's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
15% of Phoenix Contact's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Phoenix Contact
high
24 stale, 0 reposted of 40 open
Hiring momentum
57 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Phoenix Contact's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Phoenix Contact.

About this role

The Network Sales Engineer (NSE) is responsible for providing technical expertise on EtherWAN products and applications, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. Daily tasks include conducting product training, managing field engagements, performing network audits, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive customer value and sales success. The role requires significant travel within Northern California, Oregon, and Washington to engage with customers and partners.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Phoenix Contact as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent in experience
  • 3 years plus of customer-facing experience
  • Understanding of differences between IT and OT networking environments
  • Knowledge of the OSI Network Reference Model, Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching, Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP), TCP/IP, and Routing Protocols (RIP and OSPF)
  • CCNA certification and/or equivalent experiences
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Direct or Channel technical sales experience
  • Knowledge of wireless and cellular technology and applications
  • Technical certifications in networking
  • Subject matter expertise in vertical markets applications such as transportation, security, energy, process automation
  • Competency as an instructor is desired

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k matching
  • Bonus plan
  • Generous time off package
  • 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
  • 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Worth weighing

  • Base salary range is broad ($110,000 - $176,000) and may vary based on experience and location
  • Role requires significant travel (65%) and may involve long hours and physical demands

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Listed by Phoenix Contact on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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