Lead AI Hyperspecialist Solutions Engineer

Cisco

Leader managing AI Hyperspecialist Solutions Engineering team at Cisco. Directing solutions engineers to create AI-powered solutions and support enterprise sales cycles.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Minnesota, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $235,300 - $301,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and developing solutions engineering teams while integrating AI/ML technologies into customer systems. Proven ability to align technical solutions with business objectives and enhance pre-sales processes through effective communication and training.

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AI/ML ConceptsSolutions Engineering LeadershipCloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Technical CommunicationEnterprise Sales Cycle Support

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Hard Skills

Solutions EngineeringTechnical ConsultingAI/ML IntegrationSolution ArchitectureProof-of-Concept DevelopmentAPI IntegrationPrompt EngineeringPerformance Metrics TrackingTechnical Training DevelopmentRecruitment and Interviewing

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam DevelopmentCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

APIsSDKsWebhooks

Industry Keywords

Technical DiscoverySolution DesignCustomer SuccessSales AlignmentComplex Technical Objections

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, coach, and develop a team of solutions engineers/architects
Oversee technical discovery, solution design, demos, and proof-of-concepts (POCs) for prospective customers evaluating AI products
Guide the team in helping customers integrate AI/ML APIs, models, or platforms into their existing systems
Develop reusable solution architectures, demo environments, and best practices for common AI use cases (e.g., RAG, agents, fine-tuning, automation)
Partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to align technical solutions with business goals
Serve as an escalation point for complex technical objections or implementation blockers during the sales cycle
Build technical training materials and certifications for the solutions engineering team and broader sales org
Track team performance metrics (POC win rate, time-to-value, deal velocity) and continuously improve pre-sales processes
Recruit and interview candidates with strong technical and communication skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years in solutions engineering, sales engineering, or technical consulting, with 2+ years in a leadership role
Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts — LLMs, embeddings, RAG, model APIs, prompt engineering
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and integration technologies (APIs, SDKs, webhooks)
Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical/executive audiences
Track record of supporting complex enterprise sales cycles

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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time for non-exempt employees
flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses for non-sales roles