Solutions Engineer - SLED - Austin, TX

Cisco; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer with a strong Enterprise Networking background. This role focuses on pre-sales technical guidance, product demonstrations, BoMs, and PoCs to help customers achieve outcomes.

Based in the United States with on-site expectations, the role collaborates with Account Managers to drive portfolio solutions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in the field, a BS/BA in EE/CS, and hands-on Cisco product experience or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry-related experience.
• BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant experience.
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings is required.

Responsibilities

• Actively contributes to account planning activities to pinpoint growth opportunities and align technical strategies with customer objectives.
• Elevates expertise of Cisco's portfolio with a broadening knowledge of cross-architectural solutions and domains.
• Partners to drive innovation and lead solution conversation with technical executives.
• Applies deep understanding of customer’s business challenges and drives customers towards portfolio solutions.
• Leads demonstrations of technical solutions that address specific business challenges.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to refine strategic alignment and elevate customer relationships.

Education

BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant experience

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 10/21/2026

Candidate required to live in or relocate to Austin, TX. Would also consider Oklahoma (Oklahoma City strongly preferred)

Meet the Team

Join a dynamic and passionate group of professionals at Cisco, where we empower organizations to thrive in today’s digital age. Our team is at the forefront of delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions that drive smarter cities, connected campuses, and stronger communities.

We are innovators, collaborators, and problem‑solvers who take pride in helping our customers tackle their biggest challenges with confidence. By blending world‑class technology with a deep understanding of the unique needs of the market, we don’t just create solutions—we create possibilities.

With a culture rooted in inclusivity, curiosity, and collaboration, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Together, we are transforming how public sector organizations serve their citizens and learners. If you’re ready to make a real impact while growing your career, come and join us on this exciting journey!

Your Impact

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer (SE) with strong Enterprise Networking background, Data Center and Security. Cloud, Automation and AI experience is preferred. The SE is a customer-focused technical sales professional who ensures that technical information and guidance is provided to the customer, delivering meaningful outcomes based on Cisco’s product and services portfolio. The SE will partner with our Account Managers in a pre‑sales technical function, showcasing Cisco solutions, providing customer presentations, performing technical demonstrations, creating BoMs, and running proof of concept activities. The SE will partner, consult, influence, and design solutions to allow the customer to meet their desired outcomes. In addition to technology aptitude and the ability to learn quickly and stay current; the ideal candidate's interpersonal, presentation, and troubleshooting skills should evoke passion and confidence.

• Actively contributes to account planning activities to pinpoint growth opportunities and align technical strategies with customer objectives
• Elevates expertise of Cisco's portfolio with a broadening knowledge of cross‑architectural solutions and domains
• Partners to drive innovation and lead solution conversation with technical executives
• Applies deep understanding of customer’s business challenges and drives customers towards portfolio solutions
• Influences strategic priorities for customers and leads cross‑architecture designs
• Contributes to planning and leads execution of demand generation and enablement campaigns
• Examines underlying customer needs and promotes cross‑architecture solutions
• Leads demonstrations of technical solutions that address specific business challenges
• Leverages advanced competitive market insights to position and differentiate Cisco solutions
• Leads cross‑functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to refine strategic alignment and elevate customer relationships
• Motivates SE teams and extended sales teams to strengthen knowledge sharing and guide structured educational initiatives
• Implements adaptation strategies to respond to evolving market conditions and challenges

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry-related experience
• BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant experience
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cisco's Solutions, and networking fundamentals
• Customer intimacy skills
• Pre‑sales experience preferred
• CCNP Enterprise

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of