Partner Solutions Engineer: AI-Driven Growth & Strategy

Cisco Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a Partner Solutions Engineer to collaborate with account executives and partners, shaping strategy and enabling partner SEs to drive Cisco-powered solutions. The role emphasizes relationship-building, GTM planning, and hands-on enablement across the portfolio.

You will engage with partner executives, lead workshops and PoCs, and coordinate with Cisco regional teams to align on strategic deals. Travel up to 25% and relocate to the SF Bay Area if needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical pre-sales, systems engineering, solutions architecture, or technical consulting.
• Strong portfolio breadth across Enterprise Networking with knowledge in Cybersecurity, Collaboration, or Data Center Networking.
• Demonstrated ability to present, engage, and influence partner executives, technical practice leads, and solutions engineers.
• Professional networking certification (e.g., CCNP, CCNA, or verified industry equivalent).
• Must reside in or relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area / Northern California, with travel up to 25% for partner meetings and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, strategic relationships with partner executives and their engineering teams from design through value realization.
• Develop partner go-to-market strategy through joint business planning and identify high-impact opportunities across Cisco’s portfolio.
• Deliver high-impact partner SE enablement, workshops, certifications, and PoC guidance.
• Coordinate with Cisco regional field SEs and Account Executives to align on deals and share best practices.
• Articulate Cisco solutions’ differentiation and advocate for partner needs to influence resources and roadmaps.

Skills

Strategic relationships

Partner ecosystem

Technical pre-sales

Solution architecture

Presentation & influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CCNP

CCNA

DevNet

AWS Solutions Architect

Google Cloud

Terraform

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a Partner Solutions Engineer to collaborate with account executives and partners, shaping strategy and enabling partner SEs to drive Cisco-powered solutions. The role emphasizes relationship-building, GTM planning, and hands-on enablement across the portfolio.

You will engage with partner executives, lead workshops and PoCs, and coordinate with Cisco regional teams to align on strategic deals. Travel up to 25% and relocate to the SF Bay Area if needed.