Design Engineer

  • Lumen
  • Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Full Time
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.

Were 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**

Design Engineer design and architect solutions utilizing our technology services platform. The successful Design Engineer must have a strong desire to leverage their technical and sales skills, including business acumen, to understand business requirements, develop a technical sales strategy, and effectively present solutions that address our customers requirements and provide business value. Recommending and proposing solutions to our customers with a goal of becoming a trusted advisor by highlighting how our products solutions enable digital business strategies.

**The Main Responsibilities**

+ Support sales teams in pursuit of key business opportunities, engage customers to address aspects of the data lifecycle.

+ Assists with Analyzing and identifying our customer's business and technology objectives, conduct full technical discovery, and architect custom solutions to meet gathered requirements.

+ Assists with customers, sales, and customer success on technical aspects of proposed solutions including fit to customers needs, features, availability, etc.

+ Prepares and delivers technical proposals and presentations with the appropriate level of business acumen for the audience.

+ Acts as customer advocate, participating in pre-sales efforts including technical sales presentations, architecture design discussions, proof-of-concept engagements, RFP/RFI responses, solution demonstrations, and technical workshops.

+ Will enhance skills in solution selling and foster proactive, effective communication with customers.

+ Assists in Internal feedback loop to product management, sales and customer success leadership teams regarding the customer experience, product features/functionality, and service implementation/management.

**What We Look For in a Candidate**

+ Technical pre-sales and/or consulting experience.

+ Technical knowledge across one or more of the following global network infrastructure, edge cloud capabilities, connected security, communication, and collaboration services,

+ Fundamental understanding in Security solutions, Network Functions Virtualization, Cloud, and Architecture design.

+ Fundamental understanding in Cloud & Architecture design AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Data Center designs

+ Industry certifications are a plus.

+ Ability to lead & engage in complex deal discussions with internal ecosystem, driving solutions & outcomes with sales, customer success, partners.

+ Strong presentation skills as well as the ability to build and present high-quality solutions to both technical and executive audiences.

+ B.S. Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in the private sector or military

+ 2+ years of experience in the technology industry with a focus on pre-sales, engineering, consulting, or similar.

+ Some Travel required under normal circumstances.

**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:

$83,969 - $111,951 in these states: TX

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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**What to Expect Next**

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Requisition #: 338365

**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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Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

**Application Deadline**

07/05/2025
Job ID: 481537566
Originally Posted on: 6/17/2025

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