[Hiring] Multicloud Network Architecture Solutions Engineer @Cisco

Role Description

This remote role is open to US based candidates, no relocation is available.

You will join the Global GTM Incubation & Emerging Technologies team, responsible for commercializing and scaling our newest technology innovations. Our mission is to partner with Product leaders to develop, test, and validate early-stage go-to-market hypotheses.

Your Impact:

• Drive the technical adoption of emerging multicloud network architectures and technologies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, aligning innovative solutions with complex customer needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and sales teams to define the technical Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).
• Validate market fit through rapid prototyping and proof-of-concepts.
• Architect reference demos, validate technical hypotheses, and develop technical go-to-market playbooks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of demonstrated expertise in network software and solutions.
• 5+ years of architectural experience with the ability to create reference demos, proof plans, deployment patterns, and enablement materials.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining technical registers, decision logs, and readiness checklists, including identifying dependencies.
• 2+ years of experience driving rapid prototyping and proof-of-concepts from initial concept through pilot, launch readiness, and scale.
• Experience collaborating with sales counterparts to support technical validation and customer outcomes.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of go-to-market strategies for early-stage technology products and services.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused value propositions for diverse audiences.
• Experience working in an agile environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and market feedback.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to influence product development and sales strategies without direct authority.
• Familiarity with API integrations, cloud architectures, and modern software deployment methodologies.

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.
• 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.
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year.
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program.
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.