Applied AI Solutions Engineer

Valtix • Ann Arbor, MI

69d

About The Position

At Cisco, innovation and impact go hand in hand. The Applied AI & Solutions Engineering team is at the forefront of bringing Cisco's cutting-edge AI capabilities to life within our world-class products. We are a diverse and dynamic group of engineers and strategists, deeply passionate about bridging the gap between advanced technology and real-world solutions. Our mission? To partner closely with product teams and drive the future of networking and security through seamless AI integration, creative prototyping, and developer empowerment. You'll be at the heart of Cisco's AI transformation. As an Applied AI Solutions Engineer, you will collaborate with talented colleagues across engineering, product, and business units to ensure that our AI innovations translate into tangible value for customers worldwide. By owning the 'last mile' of integration and championing new use cases, you'll help shape the direction of our technology and deliver measurable business results. Your contributions will be vital in evolving integration from a support function to a strategic driver of growth and partnership at Cisco.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in the networking field, with hands on expertise in networking technologies, protocols, and architectures.
• Proficiency with Python for scripting and automation.
• Experience with AWS or other major cloud platforms, Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with Agentic frameworks and modern AI/ML integration practices.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Driving projects from concept to delivery in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional to Expert-level certification (such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) and/or deep experience in at least one networking or security technology domain (e.g., routing, switching, security, wireless, data center, cloud networking).
• Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco Meraki networking solutions.
• Experience developing or integrating AI/ML solutions in networking or security domains.
• Familiarity with AI developer platforms, rapid prototyping, and enabling developer tools.
• Passion for innovation and using technology to solve real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Build Strategic Partnerships: Serve as an embedded technical expert within our Networking and Security product teams, guiding the integration of AI models and solutions.
• Drive Product Integration: Manage the end-to-end process of embedding AI technologies into Cisco's portfolio, ensuring seamless delivery and adoption.
• Prototype Next-Generation Solutions: Develop prototypes and demos that showcase the art of the possible, inspiring product managers and collaborators to imagine what's next.
• Enhance Developer Experiences: Help evolve our AI Studio, expanding tools and resources to support Agent and MCP development across the organization.
• Collaborate for Success: Work multi-functionally to align on goals, solve integration challenges, and celebrate shared achievements.

Benefits

• Quality medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Numerous wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
• Flexible Vacation Time Off policy.
• Sick Time Off policy with 80 hours provided on hire date.
• Paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues.
• Additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees