Public Sector Forward-Deployed AI Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 219,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Forward Deployed Solutions Engineer (FDSE) to apply Generative AI to real-world customer outcomes.

This role embeds with customers across the United States to architect AI-driven solutions using Cisco AI infrastructure and Splunk, working closely with Sales, Product, and Technology teams. You will lead high-impact engagements, accelerate time-to-value, and influence technical decisions while collaborating with senior engineers and data platform experts in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in post-sales and pre-sales roles working directly with customers on distributed software and system architecture deployments.
• 2+ years' experience in Generative and Agentic AI, machine learning platforms, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and event-driven architectures across cloud-native + hybrid platforms and large-scale enterprise data architectures.
• AI experience realizing customer business outcomes with fast time to value
• Top Secret Security Clearance or ability to get one
• Willingness and ability to travel within assigned territory to meet business and customer engagement requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-enabled post-sales and pre-sales engagements to drive customer outcomes.
• Prototype and architect AI-based solutions leveraging Cisco AI infrastructure and Splunk portfolio in complex environments.
• Influence technical decision-makers to accelerate value and growth.
• Collaborate with Cisco product engineering to evolve AI-integrated portfolio for next-gen infrastructure.

Skills

Generative AI

Post-sales

Pre-sales

Distributed software

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in CS/related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Splunk

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Forward Deployed Solutions Engineer (FDSE) to apply Generative AI to real-world customer outcomes.

This role embeds with customers across the United States to architect AI-driven solutions using Cisco AI infrastructure and Splunk, working closely with Sales, Product, and Technology teams. You will lead high-impact engagements, accelerate time-to-value, and influence technical decisions while collaborating with senior engineers and data platform experts in