Remote Solutions Engineering Leader, AI-Driven Growth

Cisco Systems, Inc; Reno (NV); Remote; USD 209,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a remote Solutions Engineering Leader to guide a presales team across the Americas. You will shape talent, establish scalable operating rhythms, and drive business outcomes by aligning SE priorities with sales objectives.

You will partner with Sales, Renewal, Customer Success, and Product teams to accelerate pipeline and improve customer outcomes, while evolving the org with AI adoption and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or related presales role.
• 3+ years in people management leading presales teams.
• AI-first mindset with history of applying AI to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Solutions Engineering team.
• Build a culture of technical excellence, customer focus, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Align Solutions Engineering priorities, resources, and execution with business strategy and sales objectives.
• Partner with Sales leadership to drive pipeline generation, opportunity execution, forecast accuracy, and overall business performance.
• Represent the SE organization in business reviews, forecast calls, and leadership forums, providing insights and driving alignment on key priorities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

AI/ML mindset

Executive communication

Forecasting

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a remote Solutions Engineering Leader to guide a presales team across the Americas. You will shape talent, establish scalable operating rhythms, and drive business outcomes by aligning SE priorities with sales objectives.

You will partner with Sales, Renewal, Customer Success, and Product teams to accelerate pipeline and improve customer outcomes, while evolving the org with AI adoption and data-driven decision making.