Solutions Engineer-Hyperscale and AI Infrastructure

The application window is expected to close on: 11/18/2026

Meet the Team Join the Emerging AI & Cloud team working with AI platform and infrastructure customers. This dynamic space is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driving the AI revolution with cutting-edge technology. Our team is deeply customer-centric, dedicated to delivering exceptional results and ensuring customer success.

Your Impact As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will lead technical engagements with AI platform and infrastructure customers, driving innovative solutions that fuel their growth. Key expertise that will amplify your impact include:

Designing AI, Service Provider, and Data Center networks at scale

Expertise in AI back-end and front-end network designs, including compute, storage, and optics

Proficiency with Cisco IOS-XR, NX-OS, or equivalent operating systems

Experience with open-source NOS such as SONiCDeep knowledge of routing protocols, including BGP, MPLS, EVPN, and Segment Routing Knowledge of optical system design including Metro, RON, DWDM, and optics for data center environments

Strong understanding of silicon architecture, ASICs, and system designs

Familiarity with AI workloads, large language models (LLM), and MLOps tools

Automation tooling and scripting skills

Ability to establish trust and credibility through technical excellence

Linking architectural vision to account strategy

Staying current on AI industry trends and changes

Lead the strategy and planning of demand generation and enablement initiatives

Identify customer needs and showcase cross-architecture solutions

Lead demonstrations that emphasize how Cisco solutions can drive business outcomes

Mobilize a broad network of stakeholders to drive transformative synergies and optimize customer relationships

Demonstrate agility by adjusting strategies in response to disruptions

Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of experience in technical sales or customer engagement, with expertise in data center networking, service provider markets

Deep technical expertise in Service Provider architectures, including Data Center, Route/Switch, AI-Ready Networking, and Automation. Strong technical expertise in Cisco solutions or equivalent competitor products.

Preferred Qualifications Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset  Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to build strong customer relationships and effectively articulate Cisco’s product portfolio
10+ years of hands-on experience adapting and delivering results in high-velocity, advanced technology environments

In-depth knowledge of Compute, Optical is desirable

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent;

CCIE certification is desirable

Experience selling solutions to AI platform & infrastructure customers

Proven track record in pre-sales with a growth mindset and ability to work independently

Coding or software development experience is a significant plus

Experience with SONiC is highly advantageous

Comprehensive understanding of Cisco, competitors, technologies, solutions, and market dynamics

Ability to navigate complex technical and sales situations and effectively resolve challenges or escalate as needed

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.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that…