Software Engineer

Solution Engineer

Accepting applications until further notice. Cisco is a pioneer in multiple products that come together to deliver the digital networking transformation for all enterprises. Solutions Engineering is the key function within the Catalyst and Meraki Engineering business unit that specializes in dealing with the diverse complexity of the various products that come together to constitute these next generation campus and branch networks. Solutions Engineering is responsible for cross functional customer centric test validation and publication of Cisco validated profiles that help Cisco's customers adopt Cisco's products and solutions without any barriers. We also engage deeply with some of Cisco's most important customers to help them navigate their business needs with the right network architecture and solutions. This is a one of a kind team that specializes in multiple technology and product verticals in the enterprise space across routing, switching, wireless, management and security needs of an enterprise network.

We are seeking a solution engineer with expertise in campus and branch data networking (routing, switching, wireless) to help enterprise customers adopt Cisco's Catalyst and Meraki portfolio. This role focuses on high-touch customer engagement, accelerating time-to-value for key customers using technologies like Catalyst Center, Catalyst 9000 series switches, wireless devices, and ISE.

Facilitate deployment and adoption success for high-touch customers, providing proactive support for designs and MOPs.

Validate network solution integrated Cisco outcomes for end customers.

Deliver demos and presentations on existing and upcoming features.

Align customers to best practice guidance from Cisco validated profiles and deployment guides.

Conduct test case validation, bug validation on key SMUs, and proof-of-concept testing to solve business problems for high-touch customers.

Minimum qualifications :

Bachelors in engineering and 2-5 years of experience or masters plus 2 years of experience in data networking in campus / data center / service provider space.

Strong skills in routing, switching, and wireless technologies.

Strong skills in Python and REST API based automation of controller-based platforms, with a strong test mindset.

Strong skills in campus or data center based network architecture and requirements.

Experience working with various departments (marketing, development, sales) and customers, with strong presentation and demo skills.

Preferred qualifications :

Excellent presentation and demo skills.

Experience in technical leadership.

Prior experience of having done presentations in industry conferences.

Passionate about next-gen evolution including AI and agentic AI to accelerate customer-oriented deliverables.

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 physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $123,600.00 to $174,000.00 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. U.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. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies :

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-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
• Exempt 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)
• 80 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
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees 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 :

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below :

New York City Metro Area : $123,600.00 - $200,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state : $109,900.00 - $181,600.00

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.