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Get Access To All JobsAt NetApp, our High Achievement Principles shape how we work: we innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. We have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. As part of our sales organization, your role will require a strategic blend of technical acumen and charismatic client engagement, ensuring that every partnership is nurtured towards its maximum potential. As a pivotal link between NetApp and our clients, your contributions will directly influence the growth and direction of our department, making a lasting impact on the organization's success. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and celebrates shared victories.
Success profile
Ready for a sales career at NetApp? Explore the traits that can help you thrive.
- Relationship expertise
- Communicator
- Results-driven
- Strategic
- Collaborative
- Perceptive
Responsibilities
Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Schaumburg, Illinois, United States; Tempe, Arizona, United States; Irvine, California, United States; United States; Addison, Texas, United States; Scottsdale, Arizona, United States; San Jose, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States
Job category: Sales
Job ID: 136919-en_US
Own Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
LOCATION
Candidates must currently reside in the Western United States. Eligible locations include Arizona, Texas (Dallas), Illinois (Chicago), California, with consideration for other Western U.S. locations that support effective regional coverage. Strong preference will be given to candidates based in a major metropolitan area, including Phoenix/Chandler, the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Jose, and Cupertino. Candidates should have convenient access to a major airport and be able to travel regularly to Insight offices and partner engagements throughout the assigned region. Proximity to Insight offices or key partner teams is preferred.
JOB SUMMARY
NetApp is seeking a Partner Technical Lead (PTL, or otherwise known as a Partner/Channel Sales Engineer) aligned to Insight to strengthen partner technical expertise, expand engagement, and help Insight teams confidently position NetApp solutions within their customer offerings. This senior technical role combines enterprise infrastructure expertise, partner enablement, and relationship development. You will work closely with NetApp Partner Managers and Insight’s technical leaders, architects, engineers, and sellers to build technical capability and connect NetApp’s portfolio to customer business needs. Your primary focus will be developing Insight’s ability to independently discover, position, and sell NetApp solutions. Through practical training, technical demonstrations, workshops, and joint planning, you will build lasting partner capability that supports customer value and joint business growth.
Success in this role is driven by partner engagement, technical readiness, and adoption of NetApp solutions within Insight’s offerings. The role centers on enabling partner teams, with selective opportunity support that builds their ability to lead independently.
- Serve as NetApp’s primary technical enablement resource for Insight across the USA, building strong relationships with partner technical leadership, solutions architects, engineers, and sellers.
- Develop and execute technical enablement plans with NetApp Partner Managers and Insight stakeholders, aligning activities to partner priorities, technical readiness, and joint business goals.
- Build Insight’s ability to independently conduct technical discovery, identify customer needs, articulate business value, and position differentiated NetApp solutions.
- Deliver engaging in-person and virtual technical workshops, demonstrations, whiteboarding sessions, lunch-and-learns, and training tailored to different audiences and levels of expertise.
- Help Insight teams understand where NetApp fits within their broader infrastructure portfolio and how to incorporate NetApp into their solutions, services, and go-to-market offerings.
- Translate technical capabilities into customer outcomes, including infrastructure modernization, operational efficiency, data protection, cyber resilience, and hybrid cloud data management.
- Assess partner technical strengths and capability gaps, then create practical development plans that support deeper expertise, relevant certifications, and greater confidence leading customer conversations.
- Contribute to partner business reviews and technical planning discussions, communicating progress, engagement, readiness, and opportunities for further development.
- Provide technical guidance on partner-led opportunities when it advances partner learning and independence, coordinating with account-aligned NetApp teams for customer-specific sales execution.
- Connect Insight stakeholders with appropriate NetApp specialists and resources to address deeper technical requirements and broaden portfolio knowledge.
- Share partner feedback with internal teams to improve enablement content, technical resources, and alignment with partner needs.
- Travel regularly throughout the assigned region and to relevant partner offices, meetings, and events to strengthen relationships and deliver enablement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of recent/current technical pre-sales experience with enterprise storage or closely related infrastructure technologies, such as virtualization, compute, data protection, converged infrastructure, or cloud storage.
- 5+ years of experience working with and enabling channel partners in a technical capacity, such as a Channel Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Technical Enablement Lead. This experience may overlap with the infrastructure experience requirement.
- Strong understanding of enterprise storage fundamentals and how storage integrates with applications, virtualization platforms, data center architectures, and cloud environments.
- Demonstrated ability to develop partner technical capability through training, demonstrations, workshops, technical coaching, and relationship building.
- Understanding of VAR and systems integrator business models, including how partners position, sell, deliver, and support enterprise technology solutions and services.
- Ability to connect technical capabilities to business needs and teach partner teams to communicate value beyond product features.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to build credibility with senior technical stakeholders, influence without direct authority, and collaborate across partner and internal teams.
- Ability to independently manage regional priorities, maintain partner commitments, and evaluate enablement effectiveness.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly for partner meetings, training, and events.
- Experience working with Insight or another large national solutions provider is preferred.
- Experience with NetApp technologies will always be a plus.
Compensation
The target salary range for this position is 197,200 - 255,200 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
Our values
Put the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.
Benefits
Volunteer time off
40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.
Well-being
Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.
Time away
Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.
At NetApp, our High Achievement Principles shape how we work: we innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. We have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. As part of our sales organization, your role will require a strategic blend of technical acumen and charismatic client engagement, ensuring that every partnership is nurtured towards its maximum potential. As a pivotal link between NetApp and our clients, your contributions will directly influence the growth and direction of our department, making a lasting impact on the organization's success. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and celebrates shared victories.
Success profile
Ready for a sales career at NetApp? Explore the traits that can help you thrive.
- Relationship expertise
- Communicator
- Results-driven
- Strategic
- Collaborative
- Perceptive
Responsibilities
Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Schaumburg, Illinois, United States; Tempe, Arizona, United States; Irvine, California, United States; United States; Addison, Texas, United States; Scottsdale, Arizona, United States; San Jose, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States
Job category: Sales
Job ID: 136919-en_US
Own Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
LOCATION
Candidates must currently reside in the Western United States. Eligible locations include Arizona, Texas (Dallas), Illinois (Chicago), California, with consideration for other Western U.S. locations that support effective regional coverage. Strong preference will be given to candidates based in a major metropolitan area, including Phoenix/Chandler, the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Jose, and Cupertino. Candidates should have convenient access to a major airport and be able to travel regularly to Insight offices and partner engagements throughout the assigned region. Proximity to Insight offices or key partner teams is preferred.
JOB SUMMARY
NetApp is seeking a Partner Technical Lead (PTL, or otherwise known as a Partner/Channel Sales Engineer) aligned to Insight to strengthen partner technical expertise, expand engagement, and help Insight teams confidently position NetApp solutions within their customer offerings. This senior technical role combines enterprise infrastructure expertise, partner enablement, and relationship development. You will work closely with NetApp Partner Managers and Insight’s technical leaders, architects, engineers, and sellers to build technical capability and connect NetApp’s portfolio to customer business needs. Your primary focus will be developing Insight’s ability to independently discover, position, and sell NetApp solutions. Through practical training, technical demonstrations, workshops, and joint planning, you will build lasting partner capability that supports customer value and joint business growth.
Success in this role is driven by partner engagement, technical readiness, and adoption of NetApp solutions within Insight’s offerings. The role centers on enabling partner teams, with selective opportunity support that builds their ability to lead independently.
- Serve as NetApp’s primary technical enablement resource for Insight across the USA, building strong relationships with partner technical leadership, solutions architects, engineers, and sellers.
- Develop and execute technical enablement plans with NetApp Partner Managers and Insight stakeholders, aligning activities to partner priorities, technical readiness, and joint business goals.
- Build Insight’s ability to independently conduct technical discovery, identify customer needs, articulate business value, and position differentiated NetApp solutions.
- Deliver engaging in-person and virtual technical workshops, demonstrations, whiteboarding sessions, lunch-and-learns, and training tailored to different audiences and levels of expertise.
- Help Insight teams understand where NetApp fits within their broader infrastructure portfolio and how to incorporate NetApp into their solutions, services, and go-to-market offerings.
- Translate technical capabilities into customer outcomes, including infrastructure modernization, operational efficiency, data protection, cyber resilience, and hybrid cloud data management.
- Assess partner technical strengths and capability gaps, then create practical development plans that support deeper expertise, relevant certifications, and greater confidence leading customer conversations.
- Contribute to partner business reviews and technical planning discussions, communicating progress, engagement, readiness, and opportunities for further development.
- Provide technical guidance on partner-led opportunities when it advances partner learning and independence, coordinating with account-aligned NetApp teams for customer-specific sales execution.
- Connect Insight stakeholders with appropriate NetApp specialists and resources to address deeper technical requirements and broaden portfolio knowledge.
- Share partner feedback with internal teams to improve enablement content, technical resources, and alignment with partner needs.
- Travel regularly throughout the assigned region and to relevant partner offices, meetings, and events to strengthen relationships and deliver enablement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of recent/current technical pre-sales experience with enterprise storage or closely related infrastructure technologies, such as virtualization, compute, data protection, converged infrastructure, or cloud storage.
- 5+ years of experience working with and enabling channel partners in a technical capacity, such as a Channel Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Technical Enablement Lead. This experience may overlap with the infrastructure experience requirement.
- Strong understanding of enterprise storage fundamentals and how storage integrates with applications, virtualization platforms, data center architectures, and cloud environments.
- Demonstrated ability to develop partner technical capability through training, demonstrations, workshops, technical coaching, and relationship building.
- Understanding of VAR and systems integrator business models, including how partners position, sell, deliver, and support enterprise technology solutions and services.
- Ability to connect technical capabilities to business needs and teach partner teams to communicate value beyond product features.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to build credibility with senior technical stakeholders, influence without direct authority, and collaborate across partner and internal teams.
- Ability to independently manage regional priorities, maintain partner commitments, and evaluate enablement effectiveness.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly for partner meetings, training, and events.
- Experience working with Insight or another large national solutions provider is preferred.
- Experience with NetApp technologies will always be a plus.
Compensation
The target salary range for this position is 197,200 - 255,200 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
Our values
Put the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.
Benefits
Volunteer time off
40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.
Well-being
Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.
Time away
Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.
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Which companies sponsor visas for technical leads in Arizona?
Intel, Microchip Technology, Honeywell, Raytheon Technologies, and PayPal have established sponsorship track records for technical lead roles in Arizona. Major financial technology and semiconductor firms concentrated in the Phoenix metro and Chandler corridors file H-1B visa petitions regularly for senior engineering positions. Consulting firms and large enterprise tech employers operating regional offices in Scottsdale also contribute meaningfully to sponsorship volume.
Which visa types are most common for technical lead roles in Arizona?
The H-1B is the most widely used visa for technical leads in Arizona, given that the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related specialty field. L-1A and L-1B visas are also relevant for technical leads transferring within multinational companies, particularly in Arizona's defense and semiconductor sectors. Candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA.
How to find technical lead visa sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to search technical lead roles in Arizona without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. You can narrow results by city, industry, and role level to focus on employers in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler who are actively hiring sponsored technical leads. Migrate Mate aggregates postings from companies with a demonstrated sponsorship history.
Which cities in Arizona have the most technical lead sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix and its immediate suburbs, particularly Scottsdale, Tempe, and Chandler, account for the majority of technical lead sponsorship activity in Arizona. Chandler is notable for its semiconductor cluster anchored by Intel's large fabrication campus. Tucson contributes a secondary market driven by defense contractors and the University of Arizona's research partnerships, which support engineering and technical leadership hiring.
Are there any Arizona-specific considerations for technical leads seeking visa sponsorship?
Arizona's concentration in semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and defense means technical lead roles often require security clearance eligibility, which can affect sponsorship timelines and employer willingness to sponsor certain visa categories. The state's relatively lower cost base compared to California attracts companies expanding engineering headcount, which tends to support active sponsorship pipelines. The Department of Labor's prevailing wage determination for technical leads in the Phoenix metro area is publicly available through the OFLC wage library and should be reviewed when evaluating offers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored technical lead jobs in Arizona?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.