Solutions Engineer

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Solutions Engineer

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+ Location:Offsite, Irvine, California, US
+ Alternate LocationSouthwestern US (SoCal, Arizona, Las Vegas)
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Pre Sales and Product Management
+ Compensation Range194000 USD- 277600 USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestCloud & AI (DCN & Compute)
+ Job Id1451251

The application window is expected to close on October 21, 2025

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

Ideal candidate will be located in Irvine, California, however; will consider additional candidates located in market (Southwestern US specifically, Southern California, Arizona, Las Vegas)

We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our dynamic sales team.

As an SE, you will drive the adoption of our Data Center networking, Compute and AI solutions across various industries.

You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored solutions that enhance their business operations.

This role requires a deep understanding of Data Center Compute & Networking.

As a Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the success of the Cisco Field Sales teams in selling the full suite of Cloud and AI infrastructure solutions.

You will help them position data center virtualization and systems architecture solutions effectively against competing offerings.

You will be passionate about pre-sales engineering activities, demonstrating solutions and architectures in Cloud and AI infrastructure.

**Meet the Team**

The Cloud + AI Infrastructure team delivers one scalable strategy with local execution for data center customer transformation and growth.

We are the worldwide go-to-market compute and data center networking engine gathering market transitions and allowing sellers to expand growth for customers and Cisco.

Alongside our colleagues, Cloud & AI Infrastructure builds the sales strategy, activates sellers and technical communities, and accelerates selling.

**Your Impact**

You will build awareness, fostering education and driving energy for AI with both internal and external team members, partners, etc.

You will also act as a link between technical teams, account teams, executives, partners/customers.

In addition, you will show case Data Center Networking, Compute and AI solutions/products, its potential and promote its tactical and technical responsibilities.

You will play an important role in the design, development and promotion of these Solutions and address challenges.

You will need to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Primary Desired Experience:
+ 6+ years working with Data Center Networking/Switching platforms – Including, but not limited to Cisco ACI, Nexus, Nexus Dashboard, Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, VXLAN.

DC Network Design, Data Center Interconnect.
+ Additional Desired Experience:
+ 6+ years knowledge of any combination of Data Center, Storage, Compute, Apps, Big Data, Converged Infrastructure, AI infrastructure or Data Center Networking experience.
+ Significant experience with end-to-end architecture/design work across multiple technology areas for DC and hybrid cloud solutions.
+ Public, hybrid and private cloud computing and architecture experience along with Virtualization or X86 Architectures or Operating Systems
+ Experienced in the design and/or deployment of Data Center solutions including traditional DC standalone design, VXLAN fabric-based architectures.
+ Experience providing consumable documentation of standard methodologies for deployment around application acceleration, automation/management efficiencies, enterprise edge, and/or AI/ML solutions.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Advanced degree is a plus.

• Knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and technologies.

• Excellent presentation skills - ability to deliver engaging workshops to both technical and non-technical audiences on AI topics

• AI experience with Nvidia, IBM, Microsoft, Dell, NetApp, HPE, and/or other AI vendors

• In-depth understanding of language models, including but not limited to GPT-3, BERT, or similar architectures.

• Expertise in training and fine-tuning LLMs using popular frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers.

• Experience in deploying LLM models in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker or equivalent experience) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) for scalable and efficient model deployment.

**#WeAreCisco**

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential.

Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage.

Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people.

One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference.

Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet.

Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best.

We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all.

Take your next step and be you, with us!

**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.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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