Account Executive - Acacia

The application window is expected to close on: 06/16/2026

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

Meet the Team

Acacia, a wholly owned Cisco subsidiary, is one of the industry's most impactful disruptor in the cloud space. Innovation is at the core of what we do every day.

Founded in 2009, our founders recognized a market opportunity using silicon photonics and Innovative ASIC designs, as a result, built a new kind of technology company. From premier DSP to Silicon Photonics Optical components, Acacia's not only designs and builds, but our solutions enhance network performance by improving the capabilities of optical equipment, routers and switches while simultaneously reducing operating costs for network equipment.

Your Impact

We are seeking a strong candidate to position and grow next generation optical solutions into the world's largest cloud and data center customers. Our team is looking for a talented, energized and organized salesperson with the skills to position, and sell cutting edge solutions to the world's most discerning data center and cloud network operators.

Ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

* Knowledge of data center and cloud technologies

* Experienced with large cloud and data center operators

* Ability to engage technical and commercial team

* Self-driven with ability to work in a fast paced & dynamic environment

Minimum Qualifications

* 5 - 10+ years of experience in Datacenter/Compute space

* Demonstrated proficiency of the optical networking space

* Ability to demonstrate proficiency in optical and/or DWDM space

* Ability to define & implement sales strategy in conjunction with product, engineering and operational teams

* Experience of successfully selling across multiple technical & commercial levels

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

* 5+ years in sales or marketing role

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 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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

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