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Pre-Sales Systems Engineer - Higher Education and State Government (Sacramento/San Francisco, CA)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company · 🇺🇸 5 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 486 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 167 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Presales, Systems Engineer III” (Sales Engineers) in CA: $152k–$169k, median $160k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
The US Department of Labor certified 486 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 167 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Pre-Sales Systems Engineer - Higher Education and State Government (Sacramento/San Francisco, CA) This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: HPE Networking is seeking a motivated Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to support our growing HPE Networking business, which now includes Aruba and Juniper Networks. You will work closely with account teams, partners, and customers to design and position advanced networking solutions that drive digital transformation. Location: Candidates must reside in the Sacramento or San Francisco area and have the ability to travel to customer sites within the assigned territory at least twice per week. Key Responsibilities: • Solution Expertise: Develop technical proficiency across the combined HPE Networking portfolio - Aruba wired/wireless, ClearPass, Central, Juniper switching, routing, security, and automation. • Presales Engagement: Partner with sales teams to understand customer needs, design solutions, and deliver technical presentations and demos. • Solution Design & Validation: Create architectures and proposals aligned with customer objectives; lead proof-of-concept (POC) activities. • Enablement & Growth: Participate in advanced training programs and certifications to deepen expertise in HPE and Juniper technologies. • Collaboration: Work with internal teams and partners to ensure successful solution positioning and adoption. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years in networking infrastructure with prior experience as a Network Systems Engineer or similar role. • Roles in networking design, installation, services, and support desired. • Familiarity with network design principles and protocols. • Prior experience with Juniper, Aruba, and Cisco networks. • Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications: • Understanding of SLED and Enterprise environments and procurement processes. • Background and experience in higher education, state government, enterprise, and service provider industries is preferred. • Interest in network automation, AI-driven operations, and cloud-managed networking. #LI-Remote Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here . Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability. What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you