Cisco · 3 hours ago
Solutions Engineer, CAI
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$223K/yr - $287K/yr
8+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect in the AI era. They are seeking a Solutions Engineer for their Cloud + AI Infrastructure Specialized Sales team to drive adoption of AI solutions by serving as a technical expert and partnering with sales and engineering teams to deliver compelling demonstrations and workshops.
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Responsibilities
Drive adoption of Cisco’s AI solutions by serving as a technical subject matter expert across global customer engagements
Partner with sales, engineering, and ecosystem teams to position up-the-stack AI solutions and demonstrate Cisco’s on-prem AI infrastructure capabilities
Design, build, and deliver compelling AI demonstrations and workshops that highlight technical differentiation and customer value
Enable sales teams and partners through education, best practices, and repeatable technical playbooks to accelerate AI opportunities
Act as an external voice for Cisco’s AI portfolio, influencing customers and industry conversations while shaping successful AI outcomes
Qualification
Required
8+ years of technical presales experience supporting enterprise or strategic customers, including direct engagement with CXO‑level stakeholders
Proven ability to advise and guide field sales teams through complex, multi‑stakeholder AI and infrastructure opportunities
Demonstrated experience designing, building, and delivering customer-facing technical demonstrations, proofs of concept (POCs), and solution validations
Hands-on experience with AI/ML infrastructure and software, including on-prem deployments, configuration, and troubleshooting
Proficiency in Python and modern AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) with experience building and presenting full‑stack AI applications
Preferred
Experience positioning solutions competitively, including articulating differentiation, handling objections, and responding to competitive threats in customer engagements
Proven collaboration with corporate development, product management, and marketing teams to influence product requirements, messaging, and go-to-market strategy
Experience providing structured feedback on new product introductions, early field trials (EFTs), and pre‑GA solutions based on real customer usage
Strong executive presence with the ability to present and communicate complex AI concepts clearly to technical, business, and executive audiences
Experience representing a company as a speaker or panelist at industry events, conferences, customer forums, or partner briefings
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 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 per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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