Pre-Sales Solutions Architect - Cloud Networking

Cisco Systems, Inc; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a pre-sales engineer in the Bay Area to collaborate with Account Executives and translate customer requirements into engineering plans.

You will influence Cisco’s hardware and software roadmaps while bridging complex customer needs with cutting-edge solutions. The role emphasizes relationship building with technical stakeholders, design alignment, and clear technical presentations for 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 and subsidiaries' needs.
• Drive design alignment between customer and Cisco to expand and support global network infrastructure.
• Translate complex customer requirements into precise engineering documents to drive feature planning and product development.
• Assist with development of formal sales plans and proposals for opportunities.
• Keep up to date on competitors' solutions, products, and services.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Enterprise networking

Customer-facing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a pre-sales engineer in the Bay Area to collaborate with Account Executives and translate customer requirements into engineering plans.

You will influence Cisco’s hardware and software roadmaps while bridging complex customer needs with cutting-edge solutions. The role emphasizes relationship building with technical stakeholders, design alignment, and clear technical presentations for diverse audiences.