Solutions Engineer – US Commercial

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as a technology solution consultant for both the customer and the Cisco account team.

• Deliver technical insights and recommendations based on Cisco’s diverse product and service offerings.

• Collaborate with Account Executives in a pre-sales technical capacity.

• Demonstrate Cisco solutions through engaging customer presentations and technical showcases.

• Develop bills of materials (BoMs).

• Conduct proof-of-concept initiatives.

• Partner, advise, influence, and design solutions that align with customer objectives.

• Utilize Cisco technology, services, and support specialists effectively.

• Work alongside the Account Manager on strategic account planning activities.

• Inform customers about Cisco's unique value propositions and stimulate demand.

• Foster brand loyalty for Cisco.

• Align Cisco's products and services with customers' business imperatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Applicants must either reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience is required.

• Experience with Cisco products or significant familiarity with key competitor offerings in the relevant technology sector is essential.

• CCNP or CCIE certification is preferred.

• A BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience is favored.

• Strong customer relationship skills are necessary.

• Experience in pre-sales is required.

• A background in Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Collaboration, Security, Automation, and Cloud is important.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from Cisco.

• Paid parental leave policy.

• Coverage for short- and long-term disability.

• Basic life insurance provided.

• Potential for restricted stock unit grants.

• 10 paid holidays each full calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday allotted for non-exempt employees.

• 1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday.

• Paid time off during the year-end holiday shutdown.

• 4 paid days off dedicated to personal wellness.

• Flexible vacation time off program available for exempt employees.

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

• 80 hours of sick leave provided upon hire and each January 1st thereafter.

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

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

• Optional 10 paid days per calendar year for volunteering.

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