Director, Solutions Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the technical sales strategy and implementation for Cisco’s AI Infrastructure & Connectivity portfolio throughout the Americas.

• Act as the main technical representative for Cisco’s AI Infrastructure & Connectivity portfolio.

• Shape market trends through innovative thought leadership.

• Achieve technical victories through significant validation efforts.

• Promote a high-performing and inclusive engineering culture.

• Ensure alignment of technical vision with business objectives.

• Develop strategic partnerships.

• Strengthen Cisco’s leadership position in AI and cloud-native networking.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in sales engineering, solutions architecture, or technical leadership.

• Background in networking, data center, cloud-native, or AI/ML infrastructure fields.

• Proven experience leading large, geographically dispersed Sales Engineering or Solutions Architecture teams.

• Ability to build and sustain relationships with C-suite executives, industry analysts, and ecosystem partners.

• In-depth technical knowledge in AI infrastructure, cloud-native technologies, and data center designs.

• Recognized as an industry thought leader, participating in forums, authoring white papers, and conducting executive briefings.

• Strong operational capabilities in resource allocation, opportunity management, and technical forecasting.

• Dedication to talent development, mentorship, technical excellence, accountability, and inclusivity.

• An advanced degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contributions.

• Paid parental leave.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Basic life insurance.

• Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available.

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• Paid day off for employee birthdays.

• Paid year-end holiday shutdown.

• 4 paid personal wellness days.

• 16 paid vacation days per full calendar year for non-exempt employees.

• Flexible vacation time off with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees.

• 80 hours of sick time off granted on hire date and each January 1st thereafter.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time can be carried forward annually.

• Additional paid time off for critical or emergency family matters.

• Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.

• Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans.

• Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales positions.

• Cisco careers site benefits and perks.