Solutions Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 09/21/2026 Please Note: While this is a remote position, we are seeking candidates located in or willing to relocate to the Seattle/Bellevue, WA or Overland Park, KS areas to support the customer onsite or meet with team members/business partners as needed. Meet the Team   Join a high-velocity, dynamic team dedicated to solving complex technology challenges for Service Providers using Cisco’s industry-leading solutions.   Our team collaborates with a Tier 1 wireless provider, delivering the expertise required to secure and maintain their market dominance . By leveraging Cisco’s industry-leading portfolio, we empower our partners to scale their operations, enhance security, and deliver seamless experiences to their customers. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and a proactive approach to solving problems that have a real-world impact on global communications.

As a Solution Engineer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our most strategic partners, architecting end-to-end solutions that address the high-stakes business requirements of Tier 1 Service Providers. By building strong relationships with technical and business decision makers, you will provide expert guidance and support to enable partners to sell and deploy Cisco technologies. Additionally, you will leverage modern AI tools to accelerate productivity, streamline workflows, and deliver innovative proof-of-concept (POC) solutions. Lead Technical Engagements:  Own the full project lifecycle, including discovery, architecture, validation, POC execution, and technical close. Secure the Technical Win:

Cisco architectures against competitive alternatives and resolve technical objections at both the engineering and executive levels. Strategic Alignment:  Collaborate with your Account Executive (AE) and the extended account team to translate architectural vision into actionable account strategy. Architectural Leadership:  Lead end-to-end technical design for Service Provider routing, including IP Core, IP Edge, and Backhaul architectures. Drive Transformation:  Guide customers toward Autonomous Network architectures, enabling end-to-end visibility, predictive analytics, and self-healing capabilities. Foster Innovation:  Leverage expertise in 5G Mobility Core (SMF/UPF/PCF) to assist partners in modernizing mobile infrastructure.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 8 + years of experience in systems engineering or network architecture within the Service Provider sector. Comprehensive understanding of Cisco's technology portfolio across various domains and strong Service Provider acumen. Expertise in the Cisco IMI routing portfolio and mastery of industry-standard routing protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, Segment Routing). Proven proficiency in IP Network Automation, with   good understanding of   Ansible, or other API-driven workflows. Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with executive presence. Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to build durable technical relationships at customer accounts.

Active industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, or CCNA). Advanced knowledge of 5G Mobility Core architecture (SMF, UPF, PCF). Expertise in Routed Optical Networking (RON) and optical system design (DWDM, Metro, and data center optics). Demonstrated understanding of   network programmability, NFV, and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker). Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and lead technical strategy across diverse, cross-functional global teams. Why Cisco?  At 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