Hybrid Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer – Cloud Networking

Cisco Systems, Inc; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

RSU grants

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Pre-Sales Engineer to collaborate with Account Executives and customers to translate complex networking requirements into actionable engineering plans.

You will influence next‑gen hardware/software roadmaps and bridge customer needs with Cisco solutions. The role requires 4+ years in technical customer-facing roles, strong networking knowledge, and experience presenting to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of technical customer-facing experience, preferably pre-sales
• Technical knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, industry trends, and market drivers
• 2+ years experience supporting large and complex customer environments involving multiple stakeholders, geographies, and/or technology domains
• 2+ years of experience preparing technical presentations and conducting demonstrations for internal and external audiences

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role to meet Google Enterprise’s needs
• Develop relationships with key technical stakeholders for platform introduction (NPI) and drive design alignment
• Translate complex customer requirements into precise engineering documents to drive feature planning
• Assist with development of formal sales plans and proposals for opportunities
• Stay up-to-date on competitor solutions and Cisco products

Skills

Technical networking knowledge

Pre-sales experience

Communication skills

Presentation & demonstrations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Cisco certifications CCNP/CCIE

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Pre-Sales Engineer to collaborate with Account Executives and customers to translate complex networking requirements into actionable engineering plans.

You will influence next‑gen hardware/software roadmaps and bridge customer needs with Cisco solutions. The role requires 4+ years in technical customer-facing roles, strong networking knowledge, and experience presenting to diverse audiences.