Solutions Engineer – Splunk

Cisco

. Lead technical discovery and architectural alignment with enterprise AI architects, data science leaders, and executive decision-makers .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $212,200 - $268,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Generative AI architectures and agentic orchestration frameworks, with a strong focus on delivering technical solutions and executing customer Proofs of Concept. Proficient in synthesizing customer feedback to influence product development and accelerate sales cycles.

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Technical Pre-Sales EngineeringGenerative AI ArchitecturesAgentic Orchestration FrameworksPython or TypeScript ProficiencyCustomer-Facing Technical Consulting

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Hard Skills

Generative AITechnical DemonstrationsProofs of Concept ExecutionLLM BenchmarkingMulti-Agent CoordinationLatency OptimizationData AnalyticsMachine LearningTechnical ArchitectureWorkflow Deployment

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

LangGraphOpenAI Agents SDKCrew AIAutoGenPandasStreamlitLangChainHuggingFaceOpenAI SDK

Industry Keywords

AI/MLData ScienceEnterprise SoftwareTechnical ConsultingCustomer Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PandasPythonSplunkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical discovery and architectural alignment with enterprise AI architects, data science leaders, and executive decision-makers
Evaluate customers’ Generative AI stacks and agentic observability requirements
Deliver technical demonstrations and customized reference architectures
Showcase real-time LLM benchmarking, multi-agent evaluation, tokenomics optimization, and automated safety guardrails
Own scoping, technical milestones, and execution of customer Proofs of Concept
Establish definitive technical wins and accelerate sales cycles
Bridge enterprise field engagements with Cisco/Splunk Product and Engineering teams
Synthesize customer feedback to guide product roadmap priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in technical pre-sales engineering, solutions architecture, or customer-facing technical consulting within AI/ML, data analytics, or enterprise software
Experience or knowledge building, deploying, or architecting workflows with agentic orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, OpenAI Agents SDK, Crew AI, or AutoGen
Experience with Generative AI architectures, including RAG, tool calling/function execution, multi-agent coordination, and latency optimization
Knowledge of LLM failure modes, including hallucinations, bias, and prompt injection
Minimum 2 years of experience or equivalent experience scoping, instrumenting, and executing technical PoCs to a definitive win
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel 15%–25% for on-site customer workshops, EBCs, and industry conferences
Proficiency in Python or TypeScript preferred
Experience with Pandas, Streamlit, LangChain, HuggingFace, or OpenAI SDK preferred
Experience rapidly prototyping externally facing agentic applications, interactive demos, or production AI workflows preferred
Prior experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, or Software Engineer preferred
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical professional experience, 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
Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
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
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Opportunities for professional growth and development