LA Regional Solutions Engineering Lead

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks an Engineering Leader to partner with the Regional Sales Leader and local peers, defining the identity, culture, and technical strategy for the Southern California engineering team.

You will recruit top talent, mentor engineers, and drive regional strategy while advancing AI-driven initiatives and close collaboration across product, architecture, and business units to deliver customer value.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in a regional or field-based role.
• Proven track record in AI adoption and enabling business outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaboration across sales, product, and architecture.
• Willingness to relocate to the Los Angeles area.

Responsibilities

• Build Team Culture & Identity by recruiting and growing a solutions engineering team.
• Strategic Business Partnership with Regional Sales Manager to drive revenue.
• Lead Regional Technical Strategy through high-visibility engagements.
• Champion AI Innovation by modeling AI workflows and mentoring engineers.
• Cross-Functional Influence with Business Units, Product Management and Architecture.
• Customer & Partner Advocacy to align customer requirements with strategy.

Skills

AI mastery

Leadership

Strategic business acumen

Executive presence

Local market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks an Engineering Leader to partner with the Regional Sales Leader and local peers, defining the identity, culture, and technical strategy for the Southern California engineering team.

You will recruit top talent, mentor engineers, and drive regional strategy while advancing AI-driven initiatives and close collaboration across product, architecture, and business units to deliver customer value.