Field Sales Engineer

Axis Communications

. Provide pre- and post-sales technical support for opportunities in the territory .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre- and post-sales technical support, with a strong focus on system design and integration in the physical security and IT markets. Proficient in creating design documents and delivering tailored technology training to customers.

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Pre-Sales Technical SupportSystem DesignNetworking KnowledgeTechnical WritingAxis Certified Professional

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Hard Skills

System DesignNetworking KnowledgeVideo Transport ProtocolsCompression TechnologiesTechnical WritingDesign DocumentsField of View CalculationsPixels on Target CalculationsBandwidth PlanningStorage Planning

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

VisioCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Axis Certified Professional

Industry Keywords

Physical SecurityIT MarketsNetwork VideoCustomer-Facing RoleFuture Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide pre- and post-sales technical support for opportunities in the territory
Create high-level system designs, including site surveys, camera placement, field-of-view and pixels-on-target calculations, bandwidth and storage planning, access control and intercom, bills of materials, site drawings in Visio/CAD, and third-party product integration recommendations
Work with internal and external Axis teams to meet expectations and performance goals
Build and deliver customer-tailored technology training
Represent Axis at industry trade shows and events
Back up other Axis sales engineers when needed
Plan work across projects, tasks and travel
Support Regional Sales Managers from initial conversation through post-sale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering or Information Systems
4+ years in a customer-facing pre-sales role, ideally in network video and/or physical security
Solid knowledge of the physical security and IT markets, including related products, technologies and future trends
Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routers, switches, VPNs, etc.)
Good understanding of video transport protocols, compression technologies, image quality and photography principles
Experience creating design documents, including schematics, flow charts, network layouts, field of view, pixels on target and angles
Good technical writing and presentation skills
About 40% travel
Occasionally lifting 20–25 lbs
Axis Certified Professional certification is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Continuous learning opportunities
Training programs
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunity to visit headquarters in Sweden
Collaboration with international teams
Paid sabbatical every 5 years
Support from leadership and colleagues