Network Solutions Engineer Cisco AI Software & Platform

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Network Solutions Engineer- Cisco AI Software & Platform

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+ Location:Ann Arbor, Michigan, US
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Software
+ Compensation Range126500 USD - 182000 USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestAI or Artificial Intelligence, Software Development
+ Job Id1451391

**Application Window will remain open until further notice**

**NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.**

**Meet the Team**

At Cisco, innovation and impact go hand in hand.

The Applied AI & Solutions Engineering team is at the forefront of bringing Cisco’s cutting-edge AI capabilities to life within our world-class products.

We are a diverse and dynamic group of engineers and strategists, deeply passionate about bridging the gap between advanced technology and real-world solutions.

Our mission?

To partner closely with product teams and drive the future of networking and security through seamless AI integration, creative prototyping, and developer empowerment.

**Your Impact**

You’ll be at the heart of Cisco’s AI transformation.

As an Applied AI Solutions Engineer, you will collaborate with talented colleagues across engineering, product, and business units to ensure that our AI innovations translate into tangible value for customers worldwide.

By owning the “last mile” of integration and championing new use cases, you’ll help shape the direction of our technology and deliver measurable business results.

Your contributions will be vital in evolving integration from a support function to a strategic driver of growth and partnership at Cisco.

+ Build Strategic Partnerships: Serve as an embedded technical expert within our Networking and Security product teams, guiding the integration of AI models and solutions.
+ Drive Product Integration: Manage the end-to-end process of embedding AI technologies into Cisco’s portfolio, ensuring seamless delivery and adoption.
+ Prototype Next-Generation Solutions: Develop prototypes and demos that showcase the art of the possible, inspiring product managers and collaborators to imagine what’s next.
+ Enhance Developer Experiences: Help evolve our AI Studio, expanding tools and resources to support Agent and MCP development across the organization.
+ Collaborate for Success: Work multi-functionally to align on goals, solve integration challenges, and celebrate shared achievements.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
+ At least 5-7 years of professional experience in the networking field, with hands on expertise in networking technologies, protocols, and architectures.
+ Proficiency with Python for scripting and automation.
+ Experience with AWS or other major cloud platforms, Kubernetes and container orchestration.
+ Familiarity with Agentic frameworks and modern AI/ML integration practices.
+ Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
+ Driving projects from concept to delivery in a collaborative environment.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
+ Professional to Expert-level certification (such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) and/or deep experience in at least one networking or security technology domain (e.g., routing, switching, security, wireless, data center, cloud networking).
+ Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco Meraki networking solutions.
+ Experience developing or integrating AI/ML solutions in networking or security domains.
+ Familiarity with AI developer platforms, rapid prototyping, and enabling developer tools.
+ Passion for innovation and using technology to solve real-world problems.

**Why Cisco?**

#WeAreCisco.

We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone.

How do we do it?

Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco.

We’re the Internet’s optimists.

Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out.

We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times.

We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way.

We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together.

We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments.

And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us.

Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward.

Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way.

Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair?

Don’t care.

Tattoos?

Show off your ink.

Like polka dots?

That’s cool.

Pop culture geek?

Many of us are.

Passion for technology and world changing?

Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco

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**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits.

For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses.

Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training.

Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location.

The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/we-are-cisco/benefits-and-perks.html) to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday.

Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period.

Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations.

All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.

Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours.

Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind.

All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues.

We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components.

For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target.

Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
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