Solutions Engineer-US Commercial, Los Angeles

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the Los Angeles area seeks a proactive Solutions Engineer to co‑own regional strategy with an Account Executive and translate complex architectures into business value focused on AI-enabled outcomes.

You will lead cross‑functional engagements across Cisco's portfolio, including networking, security, observability, and automation, while driving technical transformations and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Requires deep technical foundation across networking and cloud platforms.
• Experience translating architecture into business value for customers.
• Strong communication with executives and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Co-own territory strategy with Account Executive to drive revenue.
• Lead technical engagements across Cisco's portfolio.
• Translate complex concepts into business value for customers.

Skills

Proactive collaboration

Strong communication

AI/ML awareness

Customer engagement

Tools

Enterprise Networking

Security

Observability

Collaboration

AI Infrastructure

Agentic Ops

Automation

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 09/17/2026

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to the Los Angeles, CA area.

Meet the Team

In Commercial Sales, we operate at the intersection of technical excellence, rapid innovation, and strategic partnership. We succeed because we listen deeply, anticipate market shifts, and deliver transformative customer outcomes. Our culture relies on trust, continuous growth, high EQ, and cross-functional collaboration. We are seeking a proactive, highly technical, and AI‑first Solutions Engineer to step in and co‑own our business in the region.

Your Impact

As a Solutions Engineer (SE), you will partner directly with an Account Executive to act as the "CEO & CTO" of your assigned territory. You will co‑lead account strategy, translate complex architectural concepts into clear business value, and build deep trust with customer stakeholders-from hands‑on engineers to C‑suite executives. You are an innovator and a daily user of modern AI. You leverage vibe coding, custom agents, and automated workflows to accelerate work, uncover deep customer insights, and demonstrate real‑world value. Representing Cisco's full end‑to‑end portfolio, you will guide customers through technical transformations while maintaining a relentless focus on personal growth and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities include:

Strategic Business Ownership

Partner seamlessly with your Account Executive to run your territory as a unified business unit. Co‑own account planning, opportunity targeting, and revenue growth.

Full‑Portfolio Technical Leadership

Serve as a trusted technical consultant across Cisco's entire portfolio, including Enterprise Networking, Security, Observability, Collaboration, AI Infrastructure, Agentic Ops, and Automation.

Customer Execution & Deliverables

Lead and execute high‑impact technical engagements