Solutions Engineer

Cisco

Senior Solutions Engineer guiding Cisco’s global enterprise customers toward secure AI, networking and cloud architectures. Translating complex technical priorities into scalable business outcomes across the Americas.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $218,600 - $286,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and positioning enterprise solutions across AI, Networking, Security, and Cloud technologies, while effectively translating customer business priorities into technical strategies. Proven ability to lead technical discovery and engage with senior stakeholders to drive competitive technical strategies and maintain strategic relationships.

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Solutions EngineeringAI-Ready Infrastructure DesignTechnical Discovery LeadershipCisco Certification (CCIE Preferred)Enterprise Networking Expertise

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Hard Skills

Solutions EngineeringTechnical ConsultingAI Infrastructure DesignEnterprise NetworkingSecurity SolutionsData Center TechnologiesCloud SolutionsAutomationRouting TechnologiesNetwork Automation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication Across Cultures

Tools & Technologies

Cisco SolutionsSplunkAI-Enabled ToolsProof-of-Concept Activities

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco Certification (CCIE Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SolutionsService Provider TechnologiesLarge-Scale IP/MPLS NetworksGlobal Enterprise EnvironmentsTechnical Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoTSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted technical advisor connecting customer priorities and technical requirements with secure, scalable Cisco solutions
Lead cross-architecture strategies spanning AI, Enterprise Networking, Service Provider, Security, Splunk, Data Center, Cloud, Collaboration and Automation
Engage customer technical executives, architects, engineering teams and decision-makers
Translate business and operational priorities into technical strategies and cross-architecture solutions
Engage new lines of business and stakeholders to uncover priorities and identify opportunities
Lead customer conversations around AI strategy and AI-ready infrastructure
Collaborate with global and regional account teams across the Americas
Lead technical discovery, architectural design, presentations, demonstrations, workshops and proof-of-concept activities
Position Cisco differentiation and business value and develop competitive technical strategies
Coordinate specialists, business entities, partners and Customer Experience resources throughout the sales cycle
Represent customer priorities within Cisco and maintain strategic relationships with engineering, services and support teams
Maintain expertise across Cisco technologies and use industry trends, competitive insights and AI-enabled tools to provide customer recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in solutions engineering, pre-sales engineering, technical consulting or a comparable customer-facing technology role
Experience designing and positioning enterprise solutions across AI, Enterprise Networking, Security, Splunk, Data Center, Cloud, Automation, IoT and Collaboration
Experience leading technical discovery, solution-design presentations, demonstrations, workshops or proof-of-concept activities for large enterprise customers
Experience translating customer business priorities into technical strategies and engaging with senior and executive stakeholders
Ability to travel within the Americas and participate in global customer or team meetings across time zones
Cisco certification such as CCIE or an equivalent industry-recognized technical certification preferred
BS/BA in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience preferred
Experience designing and positioning AI-ready infrastructure
Technical expertise in Service Provider technologies and routing, including large-scale IP/MPLS networks, segment routing or network automation
Experience supporting multiple large and complex global enterprise environments
Ability to support multiple large global enterprise accounts and communicate complex technical strategies across cultures, functions and geographic regions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, vesting following continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid employee birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Opportunities to grow and build at Cisco
Global team collaboration and development opportunities