Associate Solutions Engineer – United States

Cisco • Research Triangle Park, NC

1d • $68,400 - $104,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities for an Associate Solutions Engineer within the Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP). The program is a 12-month global accelerator designed to develop high-potential individuals into Technical Sales Champions. It is built on a model of Education, Exposure, and Experience, offering a clear progression. Months 1-3 involve immersive Bootcamp training and foundational technical skill-building. Months 3-12 include three rotational assignments for real-world technical sales experience. Upon completion, graduates transition into a Solutions Engineer role within the Global Virtual Engineering (GVE) team, a presales organization providing software and Solutions Engineering services. A key aspect of the program is an AI-First Mandate, where Associate Solutions Engineers will build strong AI skills using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision-making. High-performers may fast-track into further technical roles before the program concludes.

Requirements

• Hold a technical degree (Engineering, CS, STEAM) or come from a non-traditional background with real-world proof of technical curiosity (e.g., home lab, certification, side project) and possess the skills to turn complexity into clarity.
• Fluent in English and the primary language of the country for which you are applying.
• Legally authorized to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• AI-native mindset with a high degree of learning agility; passionate about networking and software (Java/Python) and eager to use AI to automate and innovate the engineering process.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate a matrix-based organization, influencing stakeholders and collaborating within a hub-based cohort to drive team success.
• Analytical resilience, capable of maintaining focus and creativity when solving sophisticated technical hurdles or translating complex requirements into tangible business value.
• Confident communicator who can deconstruct "black box" technologies into simple, persuasive narratives for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Cisco Associate Sales Representatives to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Expand expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business value.
• Learn from industry experts and dedicated coaches using leading-edge technology.
• Build strong AI skills by using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision-making.
• Discover, demonstrate, and design solutions to address complex customer challenges.
• Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational technical skill-building.
• Complete rotational assignments for real-world technical sales experience.
• Deconstruct "black box" technologies into simple, persuasive narratives for diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
• 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
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
• Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
• Performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
• Grants of Cisco restricted stock units

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree