Staff Technical Marketing Engineer - Competitive Intelligence Manager

It's an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies-and having fun along the way.

We are looking for a Competitive Intelligence Manager to join our Global Technical Marketing team located in California, reporting to the vice president of Technical Marketing. In this role, you will analyze market dynamics, uncover competitor moves, and enable internal teams with actionable intelligence. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Technical Marketing Engineers (TMEs), Sales, and Marketing to influence product direction, close competitive gaps, and highlight differentiated value - particularly in the high-impact domains of DDI, networking, and cloud security.

You are the ideal candidate if you are an excellent collaborator, you excel in a fast-paced environment, and you are passionate about emerging technologies.

What you'll do:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of competitors in the DDI, networking, cloud security, and cybersecurity spaces
• Monitor offerings, pricing, roadmaps, customer sentiment, and positioning across the DDI landscape and adjacent markets
• Establish and maintain a regular cadence of in-depth analysis and hands-on testing for Tier 1 competitors, especially in the DDI and secure networking segments
• Deliver quarterly or monthly deep-dives, updated battlecards, and side-by-side evaluations highlighting changes in technical capabilities, integrations including with cloud providers, and differentiation
• Identify and prioritize competitive feature gaps, especially in core DDI functions and cloud-native networking/security features
• Recommend opportunities to build or enhance differentiated capabilities in DNS security, IPAM automation, or DHCP scalability
• Influence roadmap decisions with field-backed analysis and DDI market trends
• Partner with TMEs to design and execute hands-on product testing, scenario-based validation, and comparative evaluations across DDI and multi-cloud networking platforms
• Support third-party validations and analyst evaluations by providing competitive benchmarks and technical artifacts for DDI use cases
• Competition intelligence/analysis, including key initiatives, market presence, strategy, and SWOT analysis

What you'll bring:

• 12+ years of technical marketing, product management, product marketing, or related experience
• 5+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, product marketing, technical marketing, or product strategy in an enterprise technology environment
• Solid understanding of networking, cybersecurity, and multi-cloud architectures
• Proven ability to develop high-impact competitive collateral and training content across multiple formats
• Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, IPAM (DDI) concepts and market players
• Skilled in tools such as Crayon, Klue, Highspot, Seismic, Loom, Camtasia, Adobe, and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams or Slack
• Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and storytelling abilities
• Bachelor's or master's degree in technology, marketing, or a related field or equivalent work experience

What success looks like:

After six months, you will...

• Develop expertise in the Infoblox portfolio with the ability to articulate the various use-cases addressed at a technical level with business understanding
• Create compelling collateral to meet our sellers' and customers' needs
• Have a complete understanding of the portfolio roadmap and create work plans to drive adoption

After about a year, you will...

• Operate independently in your focus area
• Become the go-to person for focus areas and help sellers close deals
• Become a trusted advisors for customers and partners

We've got you covered:

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share our compensation philosophy. At Infoblox, we believe in paying for performance. You can expect our employment offers to take many factors into consideration, including but not limited to the location of the role, internal equity, applicable past experience, individual skill set, education, and professional certifications. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned is the base salary range for the role. The typical base salary range for this position in California $170,600 - $233,500 plus corporate bonus.

Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness-as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day-we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.

Speaking of a great work environment, here are just a few of the perks you may enjoy, depending on your location...

• Onsite massages, clubs, farmers market, and fitness classes
• Delicious and healthy snacks and beverages
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Outdoor amenities, seating, and courtyard BBQ
• Dog park and pet-friendly programs
• Newly remodeled offices with state-of-the-art amenities

Why Infoblox?

We've created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you're a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it's like to be a Bloxer. We think you'll be excited to join our team.

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