Leader, Global SE Demo Team

The application window is expected to close on: 07/15/2026.

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

This role is open to candidates in the United States and the preference is for RTP, Raleigh, North Carolina based candidates. No relocation funds are available.

The Global SE Demo Team is an authority in delivering innovative, demonstration-centric experiences and detailed pre-sales validation of Cisco solutions. Our integrated portfolio empowers sales teams and partners to enlarge opportunities and shorten the sales cycle through scripted demos and deep-dive Customer Proof of Concept (CPOC) labs. As a high-performing team, we combine an engineering mentality with an understanding of the pre-sales landscape to prove the efficacy of Cisco products.

We serve as a force multiplier for the SE organization, translating complex technical validation into a key driver for deal closure.

Lead the Americas CPOC location by supervising a team of testing engineers to deliver 50+ custom Proof of Concepts (POCs) per quarter. Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of POCs, from initial scoping and requirements gathering to final delivery and post-POC analysis, to ensure alignment with customer business objectives. Collaborate with global leadership to build worldwide testing and validation strategies while serving as a technical visionary and mentor.

Lead collaborator relationships across Business Units and Sales Leadership to ensure technical validation efforts act as a powerful incentive for closing sales. Drive operational maturity and continuous improvement by analyzing critical issue trends and implementing structural fixes to prevent future disruptions.

• 8+ years of validated experience in Solutions Engineering, technical selling, or related sales engineering roles.
• 5–7+ years of leadership experience leading engineers in a highly matrixed, fast-paced work environment.
• 5+ years of expert-level knowledge of Enterprise and Service Provider networking architectures and industry-standard test tools (e.g., Keysight, Ixia, Spirent, Viavi).
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with CCNP/CCIE certification or equal experience.

• Confirmed ability to handle competing priorities and projects across global time zones.
• Strong analytical skills and capable of identifying project risks and formulate mitigation plans.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for executive leadership.
• Proven track record of developing a culture of urgency, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Experience in driving cross-functional projects to successful deployment within a fast paced sales environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

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.

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.

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