Job Summary: Cisco is seeking a dynamic and experienced TME (Technical Marketing Engineer) Team Leader to join our Wireless Team in Bangalore. The successful candidate will lead a team of 4+ TMEs, driving innovation and excellence in wireless (Wi-Fi), networking, AI/ML, and security projects. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 5-7 years of experience in the field. Cisco Wireless team is changing the way the industry thinks about networking, and you will lead the charge to continue the evolution. You will collaborate with forward-thinking engineers and excited customers to help ensure that we continue to have the best wireless product portfolio. You will develop excellent technical knowledge, deliver high-impact presentations, and have a passion for learning about and evangelizing AI/ML, security and wireless networking technology. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of 4+ TMEs, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. Oversee the development and execution of technical marketing strategies for wireless and networking products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML and security features into our solutions. Drive the creation of technical content, including whitepapers, presentations, blogs, social media evangelism and demo videos. Represent Cisco at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings. Ensure the team stays updated with the latest industry trends and technologies. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth within the team. Partner with Product Managers, Engineering, QA and CTO team to help drive new innovations and field and partner enablement strategies Meet with customers and prospects, share our vision and understand their needs Support large deals, and increase TME engagement on sales opportunities Qualifications: Minimum 5-7 years of work experience in networking technology (ideally in Wireless) Deep understanding and familiarity with networking, AI/ML and Wi-Fi technologies Hands on experience in supporting, selling, or using WiI-Fi technologies Track record of motivating and driving large projects and large teams effectively Strong user insight with a deep desire to understand top customer problems Easily communicate complicated concepts to non-technical folks Entrepreneurial, can-do attitude with a strong sense of product quality Love solving technical problems in creative ways Deep passion for mentoring, coaching and growing people Bonus Points: Experience building and leading complementary teams BA/BS in EE or CS or a related technical field CWNA/CWNP/CCIE /wireless/security certifications Experience in application engineering, technical support, product testing, or QA Does this sound like youWe d love to hear from you! At Cisco, we challenge the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By connecting different perspectives, we imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and unlock the full potential of our people. We are committed to building an employee experience that fosters appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidates hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. 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