Associate Solutions Engineer – United States

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Performance-based incentive pay

Job summary

The Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP) is a 12-month global accelerator aimed at developing high-potential individuals into Technical Sales Champions. You will participate in immersive training, complete rotational assignments, and transition into a Solutions Engineer role.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree or demonstrates technical curiosity, with fluency in English. The role offers extensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for paid leave.

Qualifications

• Hold a technical degree or prove technical curiosity through project experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• AI-native mindset with eagerness to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Train alongside a diverse cohort in immersive boot-camp training.
• Collaborate with Cisco Associate Sales Representatives for technical solutions.
• Pair with a mentor for personalized growth.

Skills

Fluent in English

Technical curiosity

AI-native mindset

Passion for networking and software (Java/Python)

Confident communicator

Education

Technical degree (Engineering, CS, STEAM)

Job description

Program Overview

The Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP) is a 12‑month global accelerator designed to develop high‑potential individuals into Technical Sales Champions. The program follows a clear progression:

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

Responsibilities

• Train alongside a diverse cohort of high‑calibre individuals from across the AMER Region, building a rich professional network and long‑lasting friendships.
• Master your craft through AI customer simulations and mentored on‑the‑job activities.
• Collaborate with Cisco Associate Sales Representatives to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Expand expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business value.
• Learn from industry experts and dedicated coaches using Cisco’s cutting‑edge technology.
• Pair with a mentor—a CSAP alumnus who has successfully navigated the program—to support your growth.

Qualifications

1. Minimum Qualifications
   • Hold a technical degree (Engineering, CS, STEAM) or come from a non‑traditional background with real‑world proof of technical curiosity—such as a home lab, certification, or side project.
   • Fluent in English and the primary language of the country for which you are applying.
   • Legally authorized to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship.
2. Preferred Qualifications
   • AI‑native mindset with a high degree of learning agility; passion for networking and software (Java/Python) and eagerness to use AI to automate and innovate the engineering process.
   • High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate a matrix‑based organization, influence stakeholders, and collaborate 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Potential eligibility for Cisco restricted stock units, vesting after defined employment periods.
• Paid holidays: 10 per year plus 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees.
• Paid day off for employee birthday, paid year‑end holiday shutdown, and up to 4 paid days off for personal wellness.
• 16 days of paid vacation per year (full‑time, non‑exempt), with additional flexible vacation for exempt employees where available.
• 80 hours of sick time on hire date and each January1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours carried forward.
• Optional 10 paid days per year to volunteer.
• Performance‑based incentive pay for sales roles, with potential for quarterly bonuses and commission structure as per Cisco sales plans.