Solutions Engineer-US Commercial, Bay Area

Cisco - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will serve as a Trusted Advisor, developing technical relationships with customers and showcasing network product solutions. This role involves collaborating with Account Executives in a pre-sales capacity, leveraging your technical expertise to meet customer needs across various vertical markets. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on transforming business through technology, emphasizing collaboration, technical excellence, and a fun work culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical relationships with customers.
• Collaborate with Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role.
• Showcase network product solutions to customers.
• Design and configure products to meet specific customer needs.
• Utilize a broad palette of Cisco technologies and applications.
• Communicate features and benefits of products effectively to customers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of networking/telecommunications/datacenter industry experience.
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings.
• Pre-sales experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• CCNP, CCDP or similar vendor certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of Collaboration, Security, SDN, server and desktop virtualization.

Benefits

• 10 days off per year for community service.
• Inclusive work culture that values diversity.