The application window is expected to close on: 09/17/2026 Meet the Team
Join the Emerging AI & Cloud team working with AI platform and infrastructure customers. This dynamic space is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driving the AI revolution with cutting-edge technology. Our team is deeply customer-centric, dedicated to delivering exceptional results and ensuring customer success.
Your Impact
As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will lead technical engagements with AI platform and infrastructure customers, driving innovative solutions that fuel their growth. Key expertise that will amplify your impact include:
Designing AI, Service Provider, and Data Center networks at scale
Expertise in AI back-end and front-end network designs, including compute, storage, and optics
Proficiency with Cisco IOS-XR, NX-OS, or equivalent operating systems
Experience with open-source NOS such as SONiC
Deep knowledge of routing protocols, including BGP, MPLS, EVPN, and Segment Routing
Knowledge of optical system design including Metro, RON, DWDM, and optics for data center environments
Strong understanding of silicon architecture, ASICs, and system designs
Familiarity with AI workloads, large language models (LLM), and MLOps tools
Automation tooling and scripting skills
Ability to establish trust and credibility through technical excellence
Linking architectural vision to account strategy
Staying current on AI industry trends and changes
Lead the strategy and planning of demand generation and enablement initiatives
Identify customer needs and showcase cross-architecture solutions
Lead demonstrations that emphasize how Cisco solutions can drive business outcomes
Mobilize a broad network of stakeholders to drive transformative synergies and optimize customer relationships
Demonstrate agility by adjusting strategies in response to disruptions
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in technical sales or customer engagement, with expertise in data center networking, service provider markets
Deep technical expertise in Service Provider architectures, including Data Center, Route/Switch, AI-Ready Networking, and Automation.
Strong technical expertise in Cisco solutions or equivalent competitor products.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to build strong customer relationships and effectively articulate Cisco’s product portfolio
10+ years of hands-on experience adapting and delivering results in high-velocity, advanced technology environments
In-depth knowledge of Compute, Optical is desirable
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent;
CCIE certification is desirable
Experience selling solutions to AI platform & infrastructure customers
Proven track record in pre-sales with a growth mindset and ability to work independently
Coding or software development experience is a significant plus
Experience with SONiC is highly advantageous
Comprehensive understanding of Cisco, competitors, technologies, solutions, and market dynamics
Ability to navigate complex technical and sales situations and effectively resolve challenges or escalate as needed
Pourquoi Cisco?
Chez Cisco, nous révolutionnons la façon dont les données et les infrastructures se connectent et protègent les entreprises à l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle et au-delà. Nous innovons sans crainte de manquer quelque chose depuis 40 ans pour créer des solutions qui optimisent la collaboration entre les humains et la technologie dans les mondes physiques et numériques. Ces solutions offrent aux clients une sécurité, une visibilité et des analyses inégalées sur l’ensemble de l’empreinte numérique.
Alimentés par la profondeur et l’étendue de notre technologie, nous expérimenterons et créons des solutions significatives. Ajoutez à cela notre réseau mondial de personnes fonceuses et d’experts, et vous verrez que les…