AI Solutions Engineer

Cisco Open · verified Oct 17, 2026

Hybrid London Full-time Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Cisco. London · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationLondon

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 17, 2026 · 4w ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Guide enterprise customers from defining AI use cases through implementation, keeping technical and business goals aligned
Design secure, scalable AI environments using networking, compute, and observability capabilities
Run Proof of Value projects inside customer environments and validate performance against business results
Coordinate Cisco’s AI stack with ISV and industry partners to produce joined-up solutions
Feed customer insight to product engineering and represent secure AI infrastructure at industry events

What you bring

A technical degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
At least five years in systems engineering or solution architecture for AI, data center, or cloud infrastructure vendors
A successful record serving enterprise or public-sector customers across the UK and Ireland
Strong command of Kubernetes, microservices, networking protocols, security frameworks, and API-based automation
Experience leading technical sales engagements and navigating complex deal cycles

Who this fits

You’ll suit a customer-facing technical role that combines AI infrastructure architecture, executive communication, and sales engagement. The position covers the UK and Ireland and is based in London with a hybrid arrangement. It suits someone who can explain complex systems to both technical architects and C-suite stakeholders.

From the employer

Systems Engineer – AI & Connectivity Specialist (UK & Ireland)

Meet the Team

As an AI & Connectivity Specialist, you will sit at the intersection of infrastructure, software, and artificial intelligence, helping our enterprise clients navigate the shift toward AI-driven operations. You are a skilled relationship builder, adept at quickly establishing credibility through deep domain expertise, executive presence, and clear communication. You will act as a trusted advisor to technical architects and C-suite stakeholders, mapping Cisco’s AI stack to specific business outcomes.

Your Impact In this role, you will partner with the AI Account Executive to serve as the technical authority for our AI Factory infrastructure solutions, guiding customers through their complete AI journey.

Drive End-to-End Solution Outcomes: Lead customers from initial AI use case ideation through to full-scale implementation, ensuring technical and business alignment.
Strategic Ecosystem Alignment: Facilitate seamless integration by aligning Cisco’s AI stack with key ISV and industry partners to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.
Solution Design & Infrastructure Leadership: Architect robust, scalable, and secure environments, leveraging Cisco’s AI-optimized networking, compute, and observability solutions to support complex AI workloads.
Proof of Value (POV) Execution: Design, implement, and drive Proof of Value (POV) projects, validating solution performance and business outcomes within customer environments.
Strategic Feedback & Thought Leadership: Collaborate with internal product engineering to influence the roadmap based on field insights and represent Cisco at industry events as a leader in secure, intelligent AI infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or solution architecture within AI, data center, or cloud infrastructure equipment vendors.
Proven track record of success in the UK & Ireland enterprise or public sector market.
Deep understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and microservices architecture.
Strong knowledge of networking protocols, security frameworks, and API-driven automation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both executive and technical audiences.
Demonstrated experience in driving technical sales engagements and managing complex deal cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience with AI/ML infrastructure architecture and protocols, network fabric and software runtime
Experience in AI application and Agentic development.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), service orchestration
Expertise in cybersecurity and infrastructure observability.

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 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.