AI-First Solutions Engineer – Territory Lead

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 202,000 - 258,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a proactive Solutions Engineer in the Irvine, CA region to partner with Account Executives, translate complex architectures into business value, and drive strategic outcomes.

You will leverage AI, vibe coding, and automated workflows to accelerate discovery, build trust with engineers to C-suite, and guide customers through transformations while growing technically. This role requires strong pre-sales background, core networking knowledge, and at least 5 years of

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years in technical consulting or customer-facing solutions architecture.
Active, verified industry certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, AWS/Azure, Security+ or equivalent).
Strong networking, security, and cloud architecture fundamentals.
Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/IT or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Strategic ownership of the territory with account planning and revenue growth.
Lead technical leadership across Cisco's portfolio including networking, security, AI infra, and automation.
Conduct high-impact engagements: discovery, demos, POVs, and BOMs.
Embed AI-driven workflows and agentic AI in the sales process.
Communicate complex architectures to executives with empathy and clarity.
Collaborate cross-functionally with regional teams, architects, and channel partners.