Solutions Engineer - Commercial, Houston TX

About the role

Join a team of subject matter experts dedicated to owning the technical relationship with our customers and partners. Serve as the primary technical influencer, bridging the gap between customer business objectives and Cisco’s cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic account planning to identify growth opportunities and align technical roadmaps with customer objectives.
• Design and present complex, cross-architecture solutions that address specific business challenges for technical executives.
• Leverage advanced competitive market insights to differentiate Cisco solutions and increase market share.
• Direct cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to refine strategic alignment and elevate customer relationships.
• Lead demand generation and enablement campaigns while motivating extended teams to improve technical knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 7 years of related experience, Proven experience leading technical engagements with IT decision-makers and Lines of Business (LOB).
• Demonstrated success in designing and presenting cross-architecture technical solutions.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets through closed opportunities and new customer acquisition.
• Experience managing virtual support teams and utilizing sales resources to drive deal closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Deep domain knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio and the competitive market landscape.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements.
• Proven ability to lead technical demonstrations and drive strategic solution conversations.
• Experience in cross-functional team leadership, mentorship, and driving educational initiatives.

Skills

• Technical expertise in Cisco products and services.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The starting salary range posted for this position is $192,300.00 to $248,100.00 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.

Schedule

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.
• 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 a 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.