Director, AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineering

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 299,000 - 378,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Generous holidays and volunteer time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the Americas invites an accomplished Director of Sales Engineering to shape the technical sales strategy and drive execution for the AI Infrastructure & Connectivity portfolio.

You will lead a global, high-performing team, build trusted relationships with executives, analysts, and partners, and translate technical vision into business outcomes. This role advances Cisco’s leadership in AI, cloud-native networking, and data center innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in sales engineering, solutions architecture, or technical leadership.
• Experience managing large, geographically dispersed Sales Engineering or Solutions Architecture teams.
• Experience building trusted relationships with C-suite executives, industry analysts, and ecosystem partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical sales strategy and execution for the Americas.
• Influence market direction through thought leadership and high-stakes validations.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive engineering organization.
• Align technical vision with business goals and cultivate strategic partnerships.

Skills

Sales engineering

Solutions architecture

Technical leadership

C-suite relationships

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the Americas invites an accomplished Director of Sales Engineering to shape the technical sales strategy and drive execution for the AI Infrastructure & Connectivity portfolio.

You will lead a global, high-performing team, build trusted relationships with executives, analysts, and partners, and translate technical vision into business outcomes. This role advances Cisco’s leadership in AI, cloud-native networking, and data center innovation.