Solutions Engineer – SLED

Cisco

. Provide technical information and guidance to customers based on Cisco’s product and services portfolio .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,100 - $275,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cisco solutions and Enterprise Networking, with a strong focus on customer engagement and strategic alignment. Proven ability to lead technical presentations, drive innovation, and implement solutions that address customer business challenges.

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Cisco Product ExperienceEnterprise NetworkingData Center ExperienceCCNP EnterprisePre-Sales Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical DemonstrationsBills of Materials (BoMs)Proof-of-Concept ActivitiesCross-Architecture SolutionsCloud ExperienceAutomation ExperienceAI Experience

Soft Skills

Customer Intimacy SkillsCollaborationMotivation

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNP Enterprise

Industry Keywords

Cisco SolutionsNetworking FundamentalsAccount PlanningDemand-Generation CampaignsMarket Insights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical information and guidance to customers based on Cisco’s product and services portfolio
Partner with Account Managers in a pre-sales technical function
Showcase Cisco solutions through customer presentations and technical demonstrations
Create bills of materials (BoMs)
Run proof-of-concept activities
Partner, consult, influence, and design solutions to meet customer outcomes
Contribute to account planning to identify growth opportunities and align technical strategies with customer objectives
Broaden expertise across Cisco’s cross-architectural solutions and domains
Drive innovation and lead solution conversations with technical executives
Understand customer business challenges and drive customers toward portfolio solutions
Influence customer strategic priorities and lead cross-architecture designs
Plan and lead demand-generation and enablement campaigns
Examine underlying customer needs and promote cross-architecture solutions
Lead demonstrations addressing specific business challenges
Use competitive market insights to position and differentiate Cisco solutions
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to refine strategic alignment and strengthen customer relationships
Motivate SE and extended sales teams through knowledge sharing and structured educational initiatives
Implement adaptation strategies for evolving market conditions and challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of industry-related experience
BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or relevant experience
Cisco product experience or relevant experience with key competitor offerings in the technology area of emphasis is required
Strong Enterprise Networking background
Data Center and Security experience
Knowledge of Cisco solutions and networking fundamentals preferred
Customer intimacy skills preferred
Pre-sales experience preferred
CCNP Enterprise preferred
Cloud, Automation and AI experience preferred
Candidate required to live in or relocate to Austin, TX; Oklahoma candidates also considered, with Oklahoma City strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to continued employment and vesting periods
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
No cap on incentive compensation once performance exceeds 100% attainment