Solutions Engineer, Routing- I&MI

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Meet the Team

Join Cisco's Internet and Mass-Scale Infrastructure (I&MI) Architecture team - the group building the high-performance critical networking infrastructure powering the AI era and the modern internet. The team is focused on building flexible, secure, and high-performance networking systems that enabling organizations to manage exponential data growth, support demanding AI workloads, and deliver seamless digital experiences at a global scale.

Your Impact

As a Specialist Solutions Engineer Within The I&MI Architecture Team, You Will Provide Technical Expertise and Pre-sales Support for Cisco's Comprehensive Internet and Mass Scale Infrastructure Portfolio Including

* Backbone Routing:
Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Cisco ASR 9000 Series, Cisco NCS (Network Convergence System) Series

* AI Networking Solutions:
Scalable fabrics for GPU-powered infrastructures

Key Responsibilities

* Technical Leadership & Pre-Sales:
Collaborate cross-functionally with Cisco's I&MI Account Executives, Customer Experience (CX), Engineering, and Sales Account Managers, Account Solutions Engineers, Partner organization teams to align sales and partner strategies across all I&MI architectures.

* Deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts to customers at all levels including C-suite.

* Design and architect end-to-end solutions/architectural designs for next-generation converged networks spanning Layer 0 to Layer 3; draft RFQ/RFP responses for customers.

* Act as a trusted technical influencer for strategic accounts to ensure alignment with customer objectives and industry trends.

Minimum Qualifications

* 8+ years of hands-on experience in Routing and Solution sales/engineering in Data Center/Data Center Interconnect/WAN backbone, Service Provider related domains.

* Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or Solutions Architect in the telecommunications/networking industry and ability to position IMI products in DC/WAN backbone.

* Strong Understanding of Routing and Switching Standards and Technologies, Cisco IOS-XR, Segment Routing/ipv6, L2/L3 VPNs and IP Networking.

* A customer-obsessed engineer who excels in fast-paced environments, owns the technical relationship and translates complex architecture challenges into clear ROI.

Preferred Qualifications

* Industry Certifications in Routing and Switching like CCIE/CCNP

* Good understanding of the Public Sector/Commercial/Enterprise/LATAM customers in North America.

* Deep knowledge of multi-vendor solutions, the competitive landscape, market trends and transitions.

* Experience with customer use cases such as AI datacenter interconnect, peering and edge deployments, WAN backhaul, SP Routing and Transport.

* Knowledge of Optics and Optical Networking is a plus.

* Knowledge of IMI portfolio's Automation and Assurance software is a plus.

* Ability to travel and work in a highly matrixed, diverse geo-located team.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect

organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to

create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical

and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility,

and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful

solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the

opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with

empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are

everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create…