Sr. AI Solutions Pre-Sales Engineer - Commercial Central

Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Sr. AI Solutions Pre-Sales Engineer - Commercial CentralLocation: Minneapolis, MN, Detroit, MI, St. Louis, MO, WI, MO, OH, IN, Central U.S.Compensation Range: 237500 USD - 285000 USDJob Type: ProfessionalJob Id: 1432419Application Deadline: January 6, 2025What You'll Do:As a Solutions Engineer - Artificial Intelligence (AI), you will serve as a trusted technical leader and advisor, specializing in positioning comprehensive AI solutions to customers served by our US Commercial team. In this pre-sales role, you will work closely with stakeholders to identify impactful AI use cases, assess infrastructure needs, and design full-stack solutions that drive client success. You will navigate the complexities of both on-premises and cloud-based solutions, effectively articulating the strategic benefits and value of each approach. This position requires a strong combination of technical expertise, consultative abilities, and the capacity to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to audiences ranging from engineers to executives.Who You'll Work With:You'll be an integral Cloud + AI Infrastructure team member, collaborating with internal teams, including sales, engineering, product development, partners, and customers. Your work will enable the broader team to capitalize on emerging market trends, activate new opportunities to position Cisco datacenter solutions, and drive client transformation.Who You Are:You are a thought leader who builds excitement and deepens understanding of AI solutions across internal and external teams. You excel at connecting with clients to translate their AI ambitions into actionable infrastructure strategies. Your comprehensive knowledge of datacenter requirements for AI, combined with proficiency in AI software development positions you to design and showcase solutions that meet complex public sector needs. You're adept at presenting the unique benefits of on-premises AI infrastructure, especially in scenarios where data security, compliance, and latency are critical. Your strong communication skills, coupled with a proactive, problem-solving mindset, make you an essential partner in promoting AI advancements. Travel flexibility is essential to engage with clients and participate in industry events.Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Technical Consulting Experience: Proven track record of advising and guiding clients through complex technological transitions, focusing on the successful adoption and integration of innovative infrastructure solutions.
• 2+ years of Technical Pre-Sales Experience: Proven experience in technical pre-sales, specifically in designing and selling datacenter solutions while effectively communicating the value to clients.
• AI/ML Experience: In-depth experience with AI/ML technologies, including working with advanced models such as Transformers, Deep Neural Networks, and Reinforcement Learning. Strong proficiency in AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and LLM development tools.
• Programming Skills: Must possess solid programming experience in Python or Rust.Preferred Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Consultative Approach and Strategic Insight: Exceptional consultative skills to guide education, government, and healthcare institutions through strategic discussions on the value of adopting AI solutions.
• Technical Pre-Sales Expertise: Proven experience in a pre-sales role engaging with public sector agencies and institutions to understand their unique challenges.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.Why Cisco?#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone.
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