Senior Systems Engineer - Berlin Area
Salary
β¬120,000 β β¬130,000per year
Description
Extreme Networks is a global leader in cloud-driven networking solutions, trusted by over 50,000 customers. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will provide technology and product consulting, technical sales support, and deliver high-level technical presentations to customers, prospects, and channel partners. You will support RFI/RFP responses, lead Proof of Concept activities, and design solutions that meet customer requirements. The role requires participation in virtual teams and involves domestic and international travel.
Requirements
- Excellent presentation skills (fluent in German and English)
- Strong, successful pre-sales engineering track record in the industry and territory in a similar position
- Sound knowledge of fundamental networking technologies: Layer 2/3 switching, IPv4/v6 routing concepts, overlay networking, VPNs, Wi-Fi operation and design, network security principles
- Ability to work as a part of customer project teams on design and PoC labs, setting criteria for successful PoCs, and overall solution designs
- Tenacity and perseverance (customer advocate facing internally to Extreme)
- Ability to build, develop, and maintain a network of people at the customer/partner side independent of sales being accepted as the trusted advisor
- Willingness to assume a team-lead role for the account team when/if business requires additional resources
- Major account experience and experience in closing deals is necessary
- Good general hands-on lab experience is required
- Ability to support customer evaluations, demonstrations and detailed design requirements
Languages
German
C2 Β· FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 Β· FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Training resources for technical and personal development
Technical equipment and work resources with newest top technology
Direct participation in company's success: commission earnings and subsidized Employee Stock Purchase Program
Flex First: flexible work model
Flexible working time model with major flexibility on taking time off
Employee Assistance: programs, activities, and individual support
Insurances on Business Travel, Pension Scheme, and Life & Occupational Disability
π° Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
β¬125,000/year
β¬10,416/month
Total Deductions
β¬53,805
43% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
β¬5,932/mo
β¬71,195/year
Deduction Breakdown
ποΈ Income Taxβ¬33,693
π¦ Pension Insuranceβ¬9,430
π₯ Health Insuranceβ¬6,103
π«Ά Care Insuranceβ¬1,674
π Unemployment Insuranceβ¬1,318
βοΈ Solidarity Surchargeβ¬1,587
π Cost of Living in Berlin
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
β¬1231
Groceries
β¬280
Transport
β¬75
Utilities
β¬220
Internet
β¬40
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
β¬13
Gym/Month
β¬45
Coffee
β¬4
Beer (0.5L)
β¬4
Cinema
β¬12
Monthly Net Salary:β¬5,932
Comfortable Living:β¬1,897
Monthly Savings:β¬4,035 (68%)
π°
Strong savings potential: You could save β¬4,035 monthly, which is β¬48,420 per year.
π‘ These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of β¬125,000 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of β¬45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
β¬100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (β¬41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
π Life in Berlin
π₯
Population
3.6M
β
Quality of Life
8.0
π¬π§
English Friendly
9.0
π»
Tech Scene
9.0
π
International
10.0
π
Public Transport
9.0
π΄
Bikeability
9.0
π¬οΈ
Air Quality
6.0
π³
Green Spaces
7.0
π
Car Free
8.0
βΉοΈ
About Berlin
- β’Creative and tech hub
- β’Diverse neighborhoods
- β’Excellent public transport
π€οΈ
Climate
- β’Continental climate
- β’Cold winters
- β’Mild summers
- β’Four distinct seasons
βοΈJan: 0Β°CβοΈJul: 19Β°Cπ
Avg: 10Β°C
βοΈ1625 sunshine hours/year
π‘οΈ
Safety
- β’Generally safe
- β’Higher petty crime than Munich
- β’Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
π₯
Healthcare
- β’Good hospital network
- β’CharitΓ© is world-renowned
- β’Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
π
Culture
- β’World-class museums
- β’Vibrant art scene
- β’Rich history
π
Nightlife
- β’Famous club scene
- β’Diverse nightlife
- β’24/7 culture
ποΈ
Recreation
- β’Many parks
- β’Lakes
- β’Tiergarten
- β’Active outdoor scene
π°
Cost of Living
- β’More affordable than Munich
- β’Prices rising rapidly
- β’Still cheaper than many European capitals
π Rent (1BR center):β¬1231
β‘ Utilities:β¬220
π Groceries:β¬280
π½οΈ Dining out:β¬16
Part of Collections
Extreme Networks is a cloud-driven networking company providing enterprise Wi-Fi, switching, SD-WAN, and network management. Munich and Berlin are European locations.
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate β 8% in Bavaria and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.