Solution Engineer Enterprise and AI Networking @ CenturyLink

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About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Lumen Technologies seeks a skilled Solution Engineer to join our Pre-Sales Engineering team, specializing in advanced networking solutions for enterprises leveraging AI. You’ll lead technical design for Metro Ethernet fabrics, programmable WAN infrastructures, and integrated service-layer solutions, enabling high-performance, secure, and agile networks for demanding AI workloads.

Location

This role is designated as fully remote, candidates must reside in the United States.

The Main Responsibilities

Solution Design & Innovation: Architect scalable Metro Ethernet switching for campus/data center connectivity. Develop programmable WAN infrastructures tailored for distributed AI/ML workloads, connecting data sources, training clusters, edge inference points, and cloud environments. Integrate managed security (SASE, DDoS mitigation), edge computing, and professional services into core network designs. Apply SDN and network automation to create agile, efficient environments. Design solutions for seamless connectivity to public and private cloud platforms, ensuring integration with cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Pre-Sales Support: Partner with sales teams to engage customers, discover requirements, and articulate the value of Lumen’s intelligent networking. Deliver technical presentations, proposals, and proof-of-concept demos for AI and data-intensive applications. Respond to complex RFPs/RFIs with competitive network designs, including managed services and cloud integration.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support: Work with product management to provide market feedback and drive new offerings in networking, security, edge computing, and cloud connectivity. Collaborate with engineering and service delivery teams for seamless implementation. Stay current on industry trends in AI networking, security, automation, and cloud integration.
Technical Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert in Metro Ethernet (EVPN-VXLAN), programmable WAN (SD-WAN, SASE), network automation, and infrastructure for AI workloads and cloud environments. Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
7+ years in solution architecture, pre-sales engineering, or network design, focusing on enterprise WAN, Metro Ethernet, and data center networking.
Proven experience designing large-scale WAN and Layer 2/3 deployments for enterprise/cloud customers.
Deep knowledge of Metro Ethernet, and network security (SASE/SSE, DDoS mitigation, NGFW).
Familiarity with network automation concepts
Familiarity with architectures supporting AI/ML workloads and cloud service models.
Excellent communication, presentation, and consultative skills.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Preferred

Experience with edge computing, professional services, network design tools (Ciena Blue Planet, Nokia NSP), and certifications (Cisco, Juniper, cloud networking/security).

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$99,225 - $132,300 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$104,192 - $138,915 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$109,148 - $145,530 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process

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Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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