Associate Solutions Engineer - CSAP - France

Cisco; Paris; Hybride; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cisco is seeking an Associate Solutions Engineer in Paris, offering a 12-month training program in Amsterdam. You will collaborate with sales teams to design technical solutions and transition into a Solutions Engineer role after training.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree or has proven technical curiosity. Fluency in English and French is essential. This program emphasizes experiential learning, providing a robust foundation for a successful career in technical sales.

Qualifications

• Hold a technical degree or demonstrate technical curiosity.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory.
• Legally authorized to work in France without sponsorship.
• Willing to relocate for training in Amsterdam.

Responsabilités

• Participate in a 12-month training program in Amsterdam.
• Collaborate with Cisco sales to develop technical solutions.
• Transition into a Solutions Engineer role in Paris after training.

Connaissances

Technical curiosity

Fluent in English and French

Networking and software skills (Java/Python)

Emotional intelligence

Formation

Technical degree (Engineering, CS, STEM) or proof of technical curiosity

Description du poste

Cisco Sales Associates Program (CSAP) | EMEA

Associate Solutions Engineer –France

Year 1 training location: Amsterdam

Year 2 location: France – Paris

Target Start Date: March 1, 2027

Meet the Team

You will train in Amsterdam alongside a diverse cohort of high‑calibre individuals from across the EMEA Region, building a rich professional network and long‑lasting friendships. This hub‑based environment provides a safe-to-fail setting where you can master your craft through AI customer simulations and mentored on‑the‑job activities.

Throughout the program, you will collaborate with Cisco Associate Sales Representatives to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes. You will expand your expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business value. You will learn from industry experts and dedicated coaches using our own leading‑edge technology.

To support your growth, you will be paired with a mentor—a CSAP alumnus who has successfully navigated the program. Supported by a team committed to your success, you will earn industry‑standard certifications and gain the expertise required to thrive in elite technical sales opportunities across our global organisation.

Your Impact

Education

The CSAP Graduate Program is a 12‑month global accelerator designed to develop high‑potential individuals into Technical Sales Champions. Built on a model of Education, Exposure, and Experience, the program offers a clear progression:

• Month 1–3 (in Amsterdam Hub): Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational technical skill‑building.
• Month 3–12 (in Amsterdam Hub): Complete three rotational assignments for real‑world technical sales experience.
• Beyond 12 months: Transition into a Solutions Engineer role in France to discover, demonstrate, and design solutions for complex customer challenges.

Our learning philosophy prioritises experiential growth, with the majority of your development occurring through coached, real‑world practice within a hub‑based cohort of peers. This immersive approach ensures you grow and learn through direct application rather than in isolation.

A key part of this Program is our AI-First Mandate. As an Associate Solutions Engineer (ASE) in our Global Sales Enablement & Acceleration team, you will build strong AI skills by using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision‑making. This trajectory is designed for those looking to outpace the traditional career curve! Through quarterly competency checkpoints, high‑performers can validate their skills and fast‑track into further technical roles before the program concludes.

Upon successful completion of the 12‑month Early In Career (EIC) program in Amsterdam, as a Solutions Engineer (SE), you will join our Global Virtual Engineering (GVE) team in Paris, France. GVE is a best‑in‑class technical presales organisation that provides software and Solutions Engineering services to customers, partners, and internal sales teams. You will discover, demonstrate, and design solutions to address complex customer challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• You hold a technical degree (Engineering, CS, STEM) or come from a non‑traditional background with real‑world proof of technical curiosity—like a home lab, certification, or side project—and possess the skills to turn complexity into clarity.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Legally authorised to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship.
• You are willing to relocate to Amsterdam for the 12‑month training.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI-native mindset with a high degree of learning agility; you are passionate about networking and software (Java/Python) and eager to use AI to automate and innovate the engineering process.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate a matrix‑based organization, influencing stakeholders and collaborating within a hub‑based cohort to drive team success.
• Analytical resilience, capable of maintaining focus and creativity when solving sophisticated technical hurdles or translating complex requirements into tangible business value.
• Confident communicator who can deconstruct "black box" technologies into simple, persuasive narratives for diverse audiences.