Solutions Engineer, Optical Systems - Google​/Web

The application window is expected to close on: 03/13/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received
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Ideal candidate will be located in the Bay Area California, however, we will consider candidates in Remote US that are willing to relocate and/or travel to the customer site.

We work in a fast-paced Webspace, supporting hyperscalers, market movers, and disruptors, and our customers expect us to demonstrate the same attitudes within Cisco. Everything is about winning with the right technologies, supporting our customers, failing fast, iterating, and moving forward. We love being outside the comfort zone! We foster creative thinking. We believe in trust and teamwork. Our team here is family.

You will work with a team of Solutions Engineers, the Sales Team, and Executives. We collaborate with partners and customers to ensure the best possible solution. We have a wide range of interests outside of work, but we all love technology.

We change the world! You will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. We take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions with real-world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected.

You'll be part of a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and takes part in changing lives in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired!

• Partner with Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions, setting up demonstrations, explaining features and benefits to customers, and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs.
• Access the palette of Cisco technologies and applications across vertical markets.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Executives to recommend and develop customer solution offerings.
• Provide an architectural perspective across the Cisco product portfolio and apply technical specialization for specific opportunities.
• Act as a trusted technical adviser to the account team and customers.
• Stay current on competitors' solutions, products, and services, educating peers on findings.
• Co-lead the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.
• Participate and lead as a specialist on assigned Virtual Teams, educating colleagues and providing authoritative consultative support.

• In-depth knowledge of Optical and Ethernet networking technologies, including coherent transceivers, optical transmission systems with EDFA and Raman amplification, ROADM architectures, and various fiber types.
• Knowledge of standards related to pluggable optical transceivers, including optical PMDs (e.g., IEEE 802.3xx, optical MSAs), pluggable form factor MSAs (SFF, QSFP-DD, CMIS, etc.), and IEEE Attachment Unit Interfaces (AUIs).
• Strong understanding of systems and platform infrastructure for cloud/hyperscale and AI infrastructure requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Superior technical knowledge and consultative skills.
• 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in the technology area of emphasis required.
• Pre-Sales experience preferred but not required.
• BS/BA (preferably in EE/CS) or equivalent.

• Knowledge of network programming standards such as YANG models, Open Config, gNMI, gNOI, and NETCONF.
• Knowledge of Telecom standards for Optical networks like ITU-T and GR-253 specifications.
• Experience with various 3rd party platforms and network management tools is a plus.

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.