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Leader, Solutions Engineer, Splunk

Cisco • $209K — $275K *
Boulder, CO 80302In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or a relevant presales technical role.
  • 3+ years of management experience with Solutions Engineers or similar teams.
  • Strong interest in utilizing AI for productivity and decision-making.
  • Proven success in building high-performing teams across various experience levels.
  • Solid business acumen, including expertise in forecasting and performance management.
  • Ability to establish trusted partnerships with Sales and cross-functional leaders.
  • Effective communicator with the skill to clarify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a diverse Solutions Engineering team.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
  • Align team efforts with business strategy and sales goals.
  • Collaborate with Sales leadership to enhance business performance.
  • Represent the Solutions Engineering team in strategic meetings and reviews.
  • Establish effective team operations and performance management processes.
  • Leverage data to identify trends and enhance team and customer performance.
  • Champion AI adoption to boost productivity and transform operations.
  • Drive talent development through coaching and career planning.
  • Partner with various functions to enhance customer experience and outcomes.
  • Lead change by clarifying priorities and aligning team actions.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within specified states.
  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and shape team culture.
  • Focus on AI and emerging technologies to reduce operational friction.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional engagement.
  • Emphasis on personal and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/27/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This role can be performed remote within CO, WA, Utah, AZ, CA - Non Bay Area

Must be authorized to work in the United States; this position does not provide sponsorship.

Your Impact

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Solutions Engineering team across a range of experience levels, from early-career talent to industry experts.


  • Build a culture of technical excellence, customer focus, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.


  • Align Solutions Engineering priorities, resources, and execution with business strategy and sales objectives.


  • Partner with Sales leadership to drive pipeline generation, opportunity execution, forecast accuracy, and overall business performance.


  • Represent the SE organization in business reviews, forecast calls, and leadership forums, providing insights and driving alignment on key priorities.


  • Establish effective operating rhythms across team meetings, 1:1s, performance management, talent reviews, and business planning.


  • Use data and business metrics to identify trends, surface opportunities and risks, and improve team effectiveness and customer outcomes.


  • Build scalable programs and processes that improve productivity, capability, and consistency across the organization.


  • Champion the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity, scale team capabilities, and transform how the organization operates.


  • Develop talent through coaching, career planning, succession planning, and targeted development opportunities.


  • Partner across Sales, Renewals, Customer Success, Product, Marketing, Support, and other functions to improve the customer experience and accelerate business outcomes.


  • Lead through change by creating clarity, building alignment, and translating evolving business priorities into action.


  • Stay current on Splunk and Cisco technologies, industry trends, and the evolving needs of our customers.


Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or a related presales technical role.


  • 3+ years of people management experience leading Solutions Engineers or technical presales teams.


  • AI-first mindset and enthusiasm for applying AI to improve productivity, decision-making, and organizational scale.


  • Proven track record of building high-performing teams and developing talent across different career stages.


  • Strong business and operational acumen, including experience with forecasting, pipeline management, execution, and performance management.


  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with Sales and cross-functional leaders.


  • Strong communication and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex technical and business concepts into clear, actionable insights.


  • Growth mindset with a demonstrated ability to lead through change and continuously improve how teams operate.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading Solutions Engineering teams within the software or technology industry.


  • Experience supporting Commercial, SMB, or high-volume sales organizations.


  • Strong understanding of data platforms, SIEM, observability, security operations, or related technologies; Splunk experience is a strong plus.


  • Experience with pipeline generation, customer lifecycle management, and renewals.


  • Track record of creating scalable, repeatable programs and operating models.


  • Experience partnering across Customer Success, Product, Marketing, Support, Renewals, and other functions.


  • Strong executive communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.


  • Experience leading organizational change and driving adoption of new strategies, processes, and technologies.


  • Familiarity with the Splunk and Cisco ecosystem.


  • Technical knowledge spanning networking, servers, applications, virtualization, big data, and web technologies.

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Size
79,500 employees
Market Cap
$194.5 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
NASDAQ
CSCO
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