Bay Area Partner Solutions Engineer for AI Growth

Cisco Systems, Inc.

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 212,000 - 268,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring a Partner Solutions Engineer to drive partner relationships and joint go-to-market initiatives. You will work with account executives to shape strategy and enable partner SEs to deploy Cisco-powered solutions.

The role emphasizes relationship management, technical enablement, and strategic deal alignment across Cisco's portfolio, with travel up to 25% and relocation to the SF Bay Area if needed.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or solutions architecture experience.
  • Broad knowledge of Enterprise Networking (Catalyst, Meraki, SD-WAN) with cyber, collaboration, or data center exposure.
  • Proven ability to present to executives and influence decisions.
  • Professional networking certification (CCNP/CCNA or equivalent).
  • Willingness to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted partner relationships with executives and engineering teams.
  • Develop joint GTM strategy and identify architectural growth opportunities.
  • Deliver partner SE enablement, workshops, training, and PoC guidance.
  • Coordinate with regional field SEs and AEs on strategic deals.
  • Articulate differentiation of Cisco solutions to influence resources and roadmap.

Skills

5+ years pre-sales / solutions eng
Enterprise Networking knowledge
Executive stakeholder influence
Networking certifications
San Francisco Bay Area relocation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS / EE / IT

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring a Partner Solutions Engineer to drive partner relationships and joint go-to-market initiatives. You will work with account executives to shape strategy and enable partner SEs to deploy Cisco-powered solutions.

The role emphasizes relationship management, technical enablement, and strategic deal alignment across Cisco's portfolio, with travel up to 25% and relocation to the SF Bay Area if needed.

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