The application window is expected to close on: 12/20/24 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Ideal candidate will be in the one of the following locations: Chicago, Illinois Metro Area Dallas, Texas Metro Area Detroit, Michigan Metro Area Meet the Team The Cloud + AI Infrastructure team delivers a scalable strategy with localized execution for data center customer transformation and growth. We serve as the Americas go-to-market engine for compute and data center networking, capturing market transitions and enabling sellers to expand customer growth for Cisco. Working alongside our colleagues, Cloud & AI Infrastructure develops sales strategies, activates sellers and technical communities, and accelerates the sales process. Your Impact We are seeking a Solutions Engineer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) to join our dynamic sales team. In this role, you will drive the adoption of our AI infrastructure solutions across various industries. You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored solutions that enhance their business operations. This position requires a deep understanding of AI infrastructure technologies and experience in conveying technical concepts to a diverse audience. You will build awareness, foster education, and drive enthusiasm for AI among internal team members, external partners, and other stakeholders. You will serve as a crucial link between technical teams, account teams, executives, and partners/customers. Additionally, you will showcase Cisco AI infrastructure solutions, highlighting their potential and promoting their tactical and technical benefits. You will play a vital role in the design, development, and promotion of AI solutions, addressing any challenges that arise. Travel will be required as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events. Minimum Qualifications: * Experience with AI/ML (Transformers, Deep Neural Networks, Reinforcement learning, ETL, Data Engineering, Data Processing PyTorch, Model Operations, AI Frameworks e.g. Langchain or similar) * Experience with Python or Rust (must) * Experience with hardware accelerators like GPUs and DPUs, including how they are utilized and sized to scale AI infrastructure Preferred Qualifications: * 6+ years of technical pre-sales experience selling compute, storage, and network solutions. * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus. * Experience with AI solutions from vendors such as Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Dell, HPE, and others * Experience with Large scale Cloud, on premises and in memory Databases, Git, AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, or other platforms and commonly used programming languages. * Familiarity with deploying models in production environments, including cloud, edge, and on-premises solutions. * Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes), serverless and other deployment technologies for scalable and efficient model deployment. * Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging workshops on AI topics to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Proven soft skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, customer engagement and advocacy. \#WeAreCisco \#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. 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