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This dynamic space is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driving the AI revolution with cutting-edge technology. Our team is deeply customer-centric, dedicated to delivering exceptional results and ensuring customer success.\nYour Impact\nAs a Senior Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will lead technical engagements with AI platform and infrastructure customers, driving innovative solutions that fuel their growth. Key expertise that will amplify your impact include:\nDesigning AI, Service Provider, and Data Center networks at scale\nExpertise in AI back-end and front-end network designs, including compute, storage, and optics\nProficiency with Cisco IOS-XR, NX-OS, or equivalent operating systems\nExperience with open-source NOS such as SONiC\nDeep knowledge of routing protocols, including BGP, MPLS, EVPN, and Segment Routing\nKnowledge of optical system design including Metro, RON, DWDM, and optics for data center environments\nStrong understanding of silicon architecture, ASICs, and system designs\nFamiliarity with AI workloads, large language models (LLM), and MLOps tools\nAutomation tooling and scripting skills\nAbility to establish trust and credibility through technical excellence\nLinking architectural vision to account strategy\nStaying current on AI industry trends and changes\nLead the strategy and planning of demand generation and enablement initiatives\nIdentify customer needs and showcase cross-architecture solutions\nLead demonstrations that emphasize how Cisco solutions can drive business outcomes\nMobilize a broad network of stakeholders to drive transformative synergies and optimize customer relationships\nDemonstrate agility by adjusting strategies in response to disruptions\nMinimum Qualifications\n8+ years of experience in technical sales or customer engagement, with expertise in data center networking, service provider markets\nDeep technical expertise in Service Provider architectures, including Data Center, Route/Switch, AI-Ready Networking, and Automation. \nStrong technical expertise in Cisco solutions or equivalent competitor products. \nPreferred Qualifications\nExcellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset \nSelf-motivated and proactive, with the ability to build strong customer relationships and effectively articulate Cisco’s product portfolio\n10+ years of hands-on experience adapting and delivering results in high-velocity, advanced technology environments\nIn-depth knowledge of Compute, Optical is desirable\nBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent;\nCCIE certification is desirable\nExperience selling solutions to AI platform & infrastructure customers\nProven track record in pre-sales with a growth mindset and ability to work independently\nCoding or software development experience is a significant plus\nExperience with SONiC is highly advantageous\nComprehensive understanding of Cisco, competitors, technologies, solutions, and market dynamics\nAbility to navigate complex technical and sales situations and effectively resolve challenges or escalate as needed\nWhy Cisco?\nAt 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.\nFueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.\nWe are Cisco, and our power starts with you.\nMessage to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:\nThe starting salary range posted for this position is $209,100.00 to $275,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.\nU.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.\nU.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:\n10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees\n\n1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco\n\nNon-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees\n\nExempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)\n\n80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next\n\nAdditional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members\n\nOptional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer\n\nFor non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.\nEmployees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:\n.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;\n\n1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;\n\n1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and\n\nOnce performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.\n\nFor non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. 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