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Vistance Networks, Inc.

VP, Systems Engineering NAR

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$178K - $230K/yr

We're looking for a dynamic, customer-focused technology leader to drive innovation and impact as our VP of Systems Engineering NAR (North America Region) at RUCKUS. In this role, you'll lead a team ...

Kavaliro

VP, Systems & Reports Analyst

Roseville, CA · On-site

The VP, Systems & Reports Analyst is a resource for other departments of the Bank to assist them with utilizing the Bank's core systems and generating custom reports needed to fulfill their job ...

SharkNinja

Vice President, Systems Engineering

Needham, MA · On-site

$196K - $252K/yr

The Systems Engineering Executive Leader is responsible for defining and driving the systems engineering strategy across the company's portfolio of consumer products. This executive serves as the ...

ASPIRUS HEALTH

VP- SYSTEM NURSING OPERATIONS

Wausau, WI · On-site

... systems to enhance the delivery of clinical care while ensuring that they meet organizational, regulatory, and clinical quality and safety standards The VP, System Nursing Operations is considered to ...

EVP Eyecare

Senior Systems Engineer

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$104K - $142K/yr

Sr. Systems Engineer Location: EVP EyeCare - remote/hybrid based in Dallas or Denver Technology at EVP EyeCare is a strategic business partner, directly shaping patient care, operational efficiency ...

Poppy Bank

VP, Systems & Reports Analyst

Roseville, CA

$100K - $130K/yr

Description The VP, Systems & Reports Analyst is a resource for other departments of the Bank to assist them with utilizing the Bank's core systems and generating custom reports needed to fulfill ...

Poppy Bank

VP, Systems & Reports Analyst

Roseville, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The VP, Systems & Reports Analyst is a resource for other departments of the Bank to assist them with utilizing the Bank's core systems and generating custom reports ...

Poppy Bank

VP, Systems & Reports Analyst

Roseville, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

The VP, Systems & Reports Analyst is a resource for other departments of the Bank to assist them with utilizing the Bank's core systems and generating custom reports needed to fulfill their job ...

ASPIRUS HEALTH

VP- SYSTEM SUPPLY CHAIN

Wausau, WI · On-site

... systems. Develop policies and cost containment strategies to standardize key aspects of supply ... In addition, overseas the clinical engineering program at Aspirus ensuring all aspects of this ...

Outpost

VP Vehicle Engineering

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$275K - $325K/yr

Deep system-level fluency across mass, power, GNC, structural loads, and thermal environments. * Experience bridging R&D and manufacturing (DFM, travelers, acceptance criteria, LRIP). Preferred ...

Outpost

VP Vehicle Engineering

Los Angeles, CA

$275K - $325K/yr

Deep system-level fluency across mass, power, GNC, structural loads, and thermal environments. * Experience bridging R&D and manufacturing (DFM, travelers, acceptance criteria, LRIP). Preferred ...

Outpost

VP Vehicle Engineering

Los Angeles, CA

$275K - $325K/yr

Deep system-level fluency across mass, power, GNC, structural loads, and thermal environments. * Experience bridging R&D and manufacturing (DFM, travelers, acceptance criteria, LRIP). Preferred ...

Lila Sciences

Vice President, Engineering

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$196K - $253K/yr

This executive will own strategy, execution, and talent across Lila's systems, hardware, and ... The VP Engineering will bring deep technical experience in automation of lab science, a track ...

Lila Sciences

Vice President, Engineering

Cambridge, MA

$196K - $253K/yr

This executive will own strategy, execution, and talent across Lila's systems, hardware, and ... The VP Engineering will bring deep technical experience in automation of lab science, a track ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president systems engineer in the United States is $215,595.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $180,000.00 and $232,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Systems Engineer vs Systems Engineer?

AspectVice President Systems EngineerSystems Engineer
CredentialsAdvanced degrees, certifications like CISSP, PMPBachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic planning, leadership rolesTechnical, project-focused, hands-on engineering tasks
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, tech firms, defense contractorsTech companies, IT firms, engineering departments
Search & Comparison IntentHigh-level strategic roles, leadership, managementTechnical expertise, project execution, system design

The Vice President Systems Engineer typically holds a senior leadership role with strategic responsibilities, requiring advanced credentials and experience. In contrast, a Systems Engineer focuses on technical system design, implementation, and support. While both roles are integral to engineering projects, the VP role emphasizes leadership and strategic planning, whereas the Systems Engineer is more hands-on and technical.

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Infographic showing various Vice President Systems Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $215,595 per year, or $103.7 per hour.

VP, Systems Engineering NAR

Vistance Networks, Inc.

Austin, TX • On-site, Remote

$178K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.
At Ruckus, our mission is to deliver purpose-driven networks across vertical markets, that drive human experiences where we learn, live, work, and play. With core values focused on innovation and customer success, RUCKUS has an unbeaten track record of redefining what's possible in connectivity and network performance with our portfolio of AI-powered access points, multigigabit switching, and Cloud and Edge services.
We're looking for a dynamic, customer-focused technology leader to drive innovation and impact as our VP of Systems Engineering NAR (North America Region) at RUCKUS. In this role, you'll lead a team of SE professionals, shaping strategy, fostering trust, and ensuring every customer interaction delivers real business value.
"How You'll help us to connect the world:"
As the VP of Systems Engineering, NAR you will lead a geographically distributed team of Systems Engineers and Managers supporting customers and channel partners across the region.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving technical sales success through partner enablement, customer engagement, and team development in a diverse and high-growth market. You will work closely with regional sales leadership, distributors, and partners to expand RUCKUS adoption and ensure strong technical alignment across countries. You will attract, recruit, and develop talented SEs and support the team's efforts to successfully position, influence and grow the RUCKUS product portfolio to net new and existing installed base customers and channel partners
Responsibilities:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a distributed team of Systems Engineers across the NAR region
  • Develop and execute a strategic SE business plan to drive growth.
  • Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing SE team.
  • Partner with regional sales leadership to achieve revenue targets, pipeline growth, and market expansion
  • Guide pre-sales activities including solution design, demos, POCs, and RFx responses
  • Review and strengthen technical account plans and regional go-to-market strategies
  • Act as a technical escalation point for complex, multi-country deployments and customer situations
  • Build executive-level relationships with partners, distributors, and customers as a trusted advisor
  • Align cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing) to enhance customer experience.
  • Influence product roadmaps with field insights and market demands.
  • Optimize operational budgets and scale global SE initiatives.

Core Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 15+ years of pre-sales or systems engineering experience in at least one area of networking (Wi-Fi, switching, routing)
  • 7+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise networking solutions, including wireless and switching
  • Proven ability to operate across complex and matrixed organizations
  • Exceptional presentation and executive communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence C-level stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and drive revenue growth.
  • Strong leadership in talent development, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Exceptional presentation and executive communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence C-level stakeholders.
  • Candidates can be located in any state across the U.S.

Requirements: "You will excite us if you have:"
  • 3+ years of experience in a second-level technical management capacity, including oversight of escalations, team leadership, and operational support
  • A proficient understanding of pre-sales engineering including new customer acquisition strategies, technical influencing, objecting handling, how to develop technical and business skillsets of your team, program and case management, hardware and software networking solutions in IT infrastructures, channel partner engagements for growth, and critical account management
  • Strong understanding and experience with mid to large enterprise business models and technical requirements for verticals that include MDU, K-12, SLED, higher education, hospitality, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, large public venues and others
  • Advanced understanding of customer business drivers and how to map these to customer requirements and network environments, migrations, and network refresh decision making strategies including identification of improvement areas in network design
  • Multi-tasker with strong ability to manage under pressure to address deadlines, program manage development of deliverables, and logistical champion when supporting multiple projects and events
  • Working knowledge or understanding of networking technical skills; specifically, 802.11 Wi-Fi technology evolution releases (Wi-Fi 5, 6, 7), best practices design and assessment, wireless troubleshooting, RF tools used for pre and post site surveys, wireless network optimization, IP routing and switching WAN/LAN design, setup and configuration, Layer 4-7 application services, security authentication methods and products, SASE, SD-WAN, RADIUS, AD, Virtualization environments/deployments, VM installations, (any of VM Ware, KVM, Hyper-V, GCE, Azure, AWS), secure device/user onboarding solutions, etc.
  • General knowledge of the following areas of specialization: Cloud services (SaaS); VLAN; network segmentation, personal identity networking, security (SASE); SD-WAN; wireless controller architectures; indoor and outdoor wireless deployments; general routing and switching
  • Strong program management experience, technical relationship building, verbal and written communications skills, presenting and thought leadership, and commanding a room of executive level decision makers

Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. Expected Total Target Compensation for this role is $250,000 - $370,000. The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company's Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.
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What Happens After You Apply:
Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://jobs.vistancenetworks.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US
Why Join Us?
Vistance Networks shapes the future of communications technology, pushing past what is possible. We deliver solutions that bring reliability and performance to a world always in motion. Our global team of innovators and employees are trusted advisors who listen to customers first, then deliver value.
RUCKUS Networks delivers purpose-driven enterprise networks that enable superior business outcomes in demanding environments. Our solutions combine AI-powered automation, proactive network assurance, and context-aware security, providing exceptional performance with simplified management.
If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next.....come connect to your future at Vistance Networks.
Vistance Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans.
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