Director, Solutions Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cisco in the Americas is seeking a Director of Sales Engineering to lead the technical sales strategy for the AI Infrastructure & Connectivity portfolio, aligning technology with business goals and guiding high-stakes validations.

You will build trusted executive relationships, manage a dispersed team, and drive inclusive, high-performance engineering initiatives across networking, data center, and cloud-native AI platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of 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 and maintaining 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, drive technical wins via high-stakes validations.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive engineering organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Sales engineering

C-suite relationships

Education

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

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 10/04/2026

Meet the Team

The Americas AI Infrastructure and Connectivity (AIC) group at Cisco delivers high-performance, scalable, and energy-efficient network infrastructure and cloud solutions, including Cisco Silicon One ASIC-based routers and AI-ready cloud infrastructure such as Cisco UCS X-Series and Intersight Cloud Orchestrator. Our customers span telcos, cloud providers, large enterprises, public sector organizations, and webscale companies requiring uniform, programmable, and automated network and cloud architectures. Join a dynamic, inclusive team driving innovation at the intersection of AI, cloud, and networking.

Your Impact

As the Director of Sales Engineering for the Americas, you will lead the technical sales strategy and execution, serving as the primary technical voice for Cisco's AI Infrastructure & Connectivity portfolio. You will influence market direction through thought leadership, drive technical wins via high-stakes validations, and foster a high-performing, inclusive engineering organization. Success in this role means aligning technical vision with business goals, cultivating strategic partnerships, and enabling Cisco's leadership in AI and cloud-native networking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a 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 and maintaining trusted relationships with C-suite executives, industry analysts, and ecosystem partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline) preferred.
• Deep technical expertise in AI infrastructure, cloud-native technologies, and data center architectures.
• Experience as an industry thought leader, including participation in forums, white papers, and executive briefings.
• Strong operational skills in resource allocation, opportunity management, and technical forecasting.
• Commitment to talent development, mentorship, and fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and inclusivity.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $298,800.00 to $377,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies.

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has n