Global Partner Solutions Engineer - Cloud & AI Infrastructure Sales

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 237,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solutions Engineer to enhance AI adoption across diverse sectors. This role involves collaborating with sales teams to position innovative Cloud and AI infrastructure solutions, ensuring clients receive tailored strategies that meet their unique needs. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in data center networking and virtualization, along with a passion for technology and a knack for effective communication. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and be part of a team that shapes the future of technology.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Incentive Pay Structures

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Datacenter, Storage, Compute, or AI infrastructure.
• Experience with public, hybrid, and private cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of AI solutions across various industries.
• Facilitate success of Cisco Field Sales teams in selling Cloud solutions.

Skills

Datacenter Networking

AI Infrastructure

Cloud Computing

Virtualization

Documentation Production

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Advanced Degrees

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Global Partner Solutions Engineer - Cloud & AI Infrastructure Sales

Location: Remote, Offsite (Chicago, Illinois, US) or Alternate Location

Area of Interest: Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management

Compensation Range: 237,500 USD - 303,000 USD

Job Type: Professional

Technology Interests: AI or Artificial Intelligence, Cloud and Data Center

Application Deadline

The application window is expected to close on: May 12th, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our dynamic sales team. You will drive the adoption of our AI solutions across various industries, identify potential clients, understand their needs, and provide tailored AI solutions to enhance their business operations. This role requires a deep understanding of Data Center Compute & Networking.

As a Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will facilitate the success of Cisco Field Sales teams in selling Cloud and AI infrastructure solutions. You will help position data center virtualization and systems architecture solutions effectively against competitors and demonstrate solutions and architectures in Cloud and AI infrastructure.

Who You’ll Work With

The Cloud + AI Infrastructure team delivers a scalable strategy with local execution for data center transformation and growth. We build sales strategies, activate sellers and technical communities, and accelerate selling to expand customer and Cisco growth.

Who You Are

You will foster AI awareness and education among internal teams, partners, and clients. You will act as a link between technical teams, account teams, executives, and partners. You will showcase AI solutions, promote their potential, and address challenges. Travel may be required to meet clients and attend industry events.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Datacenter, Storage, Compute, Apps, Big Data, Converged Infrastructure, AI infrastructure, or Data Center Networking, with significant architecture/design experience.
• Experience with public, hybrid, and private cloud computing, virtualization, X86 architectures, or operating systems.
• Experience in designing/deploying Data Center solutions, including traditional and VXLAN fabric architectures.
• Ability to produce documentation for deployment methodologies around application acceleration, automation, enterprise edge, or AI/ML solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies.
• Excellent presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences on AI topics.
• Experience with AI vendors like Nvidia, IBM, Microsoft, etc.
• Understanding of language models (GPT-3, BERT, etc.), frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and deployment in cloud/on-premises environments.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

We ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We value diversity, innovation, and inclusivity. Our technology connects the world securely and inclusively, supporting health, education, business, and remote communities worldwide. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Additional Information

Details about salary, benefits, and work policies are provided for U.S. and Canadian applicants, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and incentive pay structures.

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