Remote Solutions Engineering Leader with AI Focus

Cisco Systems; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 209,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineering Leader to head a remote SE team supporting the Commercial/Growth business across the Americas. You will shape how the organization operates, develop talent, and drive measurable outcomes while partnering with Sales and cross-functional leaders.

We value an AI-first mindset, executive presence, and the ability to translate business strategy into actionable priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Solutions Engineering or presales with leadership experience.
• 3+ years leading Solutions Engineers or presales teams.
• AI-first mindset and ability to apply AI to scale productivity.
• Strong forecasting, pipeline management, and performance tracking.
• Ability to partner with Sales and cross-functional leaders.
• Executive presence and ability to translate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing SE team across levels.
• Align SE priorities with business strategy and sales objectives.
• Drive pipeline generation, forecast accuracy, and opportunity execution.
• Represent SE in reviews and leadership forums with insights.
• Establish operating rhythms: 1:1s, talent reviews, and planning.
• Use data to identify trends, risks, and improve outcomes.
• Build scalable programs and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Develop talent through coaching and career planning.

Skills

Solutions Engineering

People management

AI-first mindset

Forecasting

Partnership building

Executive communication

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Tools

Splunk

SIEM

Observability

Security operations

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineering Leader to head a remote SE team supporting the Commercial/Growth business across the Americas. You will shape how the organization operates, develop talent, and drive measurable outcomes while partnering with Sales and cross-functional leaders.

We value an AI-first mindset, executive presence, and the ability to translate business strategy into actionable priorities.