Director of AI Infrastructure Sales Engineering

Cisco Systems, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 468,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Director of Sales Engineering for the Americas to lead the technical sales strategy and execution across Cisco’s AI Infrastructure & Connectivity portfolio.

The role requires guiding the technical voice, shaping market direction, and driving high-stakes validations with executive stakeholders. You will foster a high-performing, inclusive engineering organization and align technical vision with business goals, building strategic partnerships to accelerate Cisco’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in sales engineering, solutions architecture, or technical leadership within networking, data center, cloud-native, or AI/ML infrastructure domains.
• 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.
• Serve as the primary technical voice for Cisco’s AI Infrastructure & Connectivity portfolio.
• Influence market direction through thought leadership, high-stakes validations, and strategic engagement.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive engineering organization with emphasis on mentorship and accountability.
• Align technical vision with business goals and cultivate strategic partnerships to enable Cisco’s leadership in AI and cloud-native networking.

Skills

Sales engineering

Solutions architecture

Technical leadership

Team management

C-suite relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Director of Sales Engineering for the Americas to lead the technical sales strategy and execution across Cisco’s AI Infrastructure & Connectivity portfolio.

The role requires guiding the technical voice, shaping market direction, and driving high-stakes validations with executive stakeholders. You will foster a high-performing, inclusive engineering organization and align technical vision with business goals, building strategic partnerships to accelerate Cisco’s