senior software engineering Solutions Engineer hybrid · Posted May 18, 2026
$170,300 – $215,000
USD per year

About this role

Cisco is hiring a senior-level Solutions Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, Cloud Computing. Compensation is listed at $170,300–$215,000 per year.

Role
Solutions Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Department
Sales
Posted
May 18, 2026

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Job description

from Cisco careers
The application window is expected to close on: 06/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Candidate must live in or be willing to relocate to location.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and results-oriented Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our strategic sales partnerships team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in driving the success of Cisco's engagement with top-tier hyperscaler accounts. You will act as a key liaison between our Engineering and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) teams and the technical program management leads at our most strategic customers. Your primary focus will be to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of key features and programs, from initial concept through development and production, ensuring a seamless handoff to our Customer Experience (CX) teams.

This role requires an exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently, bring order to ambiguous or chaotic environments, and translate intricate technical discussions into clear, concise executive-level reports. You will be expected to drive results and influence stakeholders across various organizations, even without direct reporting lines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program Lifecycle Management: Own and manage the execution of technical programs and feature development initiatives from ideation to production, ensuring alignment with strategic customer roadmaps and Cisco's product strategy.

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