Sales Application Engineer - Data Center
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $242,695/yr, this role pays more than the middle Sales Engineering & Solutions opening on the board today ($193k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $149k–$308k/yr.
The posting
The Role and Impact
As a Sales Applications Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical collaboration with a major datacenter customer to secure design wins and ensure successful product integration into production. Your day-to-day activities will include providing technical expertise, developing product demonstrations, and assisting in product design reviews to meet customer requirements. By leveraging your deep knowledge of Intel's product portfolio, you will help generate revenue while building long-term relationships with customers to foster satisfaction and success.
Business group
This role resides within Intel's Sales and Marketing (SMG) organization, which is dedicated to enabling customer success and driving revenue growth. SMG collaborates with OEMs, distributors, and ecosystem partners to influence product adoption and deliver innovative solutions that support Intel's mission of creating world-changing technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise to close design win opportunities and assist customers in integrating Intel products into production.
- Develop and deliver product demonstrations to showcase capabilities and address customer requirements.
- Lead on-site product design reviews and collaborate with customer teams to ensure Intel solutions meet their needs.
- Cultivate customer relationships and act as the primary technical contact for rapid issue resolution and high customer satisfaction.
- Analyze technical data, reproduce errors, and escalate or resolve customer issues effectively.
- Offer feedback to manufacturing and product teams regarding product requirements, issues, and anticipated changes to maintain business continuity.
- Influence OEMs, distributors, and partners to drive sales through revenue and enable customer success.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering or applications support, with a focus on datacenter, CPUs, boards, and/or systems.
- Proven experience in customer-facing roles, highlighting collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, including requirements management, risk mitigation, and project planning.
- Experience with managing engineering programs or contributing to product development cycles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in engaging and influencing customers across various levels of their organization.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks within dynamic environments.
Join us in shaping the future of technology by applying your expertise and building impactful solutions that empower our customers and drive Intel's success.
Job Type
Experienced Hire
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, California, Santa Clara
Additional Locations
US, California, Folsom
Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $183,330.00-302,060.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
Taken from Intel's own posting, last seen live on 31 Oct 2026.
About Intel
Data center, cloud and edge processors, Intel Foundry manufacturing on its 18A node, silicon photonics and AI software platforms, sold to OEMs, ODMs, cloud providers, enterprises and the US government.
Pay schedule: Intel pays a base salary with stock bonuses and health, retirement and vacation benefits, runs its Tokyo sales lead on commission, and pays bachelor's interns hourly.
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