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Cisco Solutions Engineer - Microsoft in Seattle, Washington

Application window is expected to close on 4/15/25

Preference for candidates local to Seattle,WA or Southern California.

What We Do

At Cisco, we are redefining how the world connects. Our mission is to build impactful networking solutions that improve connectivity and security across industries, enabling businesses to excel in a digital age. Through innovative technology and visionary initiatives, we set ourselves apart by delivering unmatched solutions that drive progress and change.

Meet the Team

Join a team of hardworking and dedicated professionals who are passionate about technology and its potential to make a difference. As part of our enterprise sales force, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Cisco’s vision of a connected world. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity, growth, and innovation, ensuring that every team member can make a significant impact.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Solutions Engineer, you will:

  • Partner with Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role to cater to Microsoft's specific needs.

  • Engage with Microsoft in Gaming, AI, and Enterprise environments.

  • Collaborate with Business Unit (BU) and Customer Experience (CX) teams to develop innovative product offerings.

  • Serve as a trusted technical adviser, providing consultative support to account teams and customers.

  • Stay informed about competitors' solutions, products, and services.

  • Assist in crafting detailed sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.

  • Develop technical skills to lead large enterprise opportunities in the dynamic WEB customer landscape.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 1-2 years proven experience of related pre-sales.

  • 1-2 years of experience providing consultative support sessions.

  • 2+ years of experience with baseline SE skills and depth in Route/Switch, Datacenter, Security, and Collaboration.

Preferred Skills

  • Enthusiasm for learning new technologies.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.

  • Understanding of solution sets, product specifications, and application performance criteria.

  • Insight into company and competitor strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

  • Ability to effectively collaborate and contribute within a team.

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

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.

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