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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Engineer I&MI Routing, Optical and Automation - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $229,000.0 - $299,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Multi-protocol Systems, JSON, Netconf, Routing, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CC9B166420DC40759F42F3BF21A21552/job/ ## About the Role You are an accomplished technical leader with strong expertise in transport infrastructure or Service Provider networking and knowledge in automation. You are just as comfortable behind a keyboard as you are in front of customers, confidently engaging with different levels of technical and business stakeholders. You combine outstanding architectural design skills with hands-on expertise to deliver transformative solutions. With a forward-thinking mentality, you influence not only your customers but also the wider industry through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and innovative solution design., * 10+ years of experience in networking transport solutions and architectures with large scale routing and switching systems, including consulting, service implementation and/or operational expertise * Deep expertise in network transport technologies & protocols and technology domains knowledge such as MPLS, Segment Routing, SDN, 5G transport, DCI, Cloud. Experience with defining solution strategy and proposals in conjunction with product, engineering and operational teams, in response to customer requirements * Must possess a solid focus on customer outcomes and be able to establish and maintain strong relationships and interlocks with different stakeholders throughout the sales cycle * Track record in guiding responses to complex RFPs and driving PoCs for large-scale customers * Excellent written & oral communication skills. English proficiency is required * Ability to travel is required (up to 50%) * BS/BA in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge of key Cisco I&MI architectures and solutions (e.g. Agile Services Networking, Private WAN, Routed Optical Networking) or equivalent of similar vendor and good knowledge of modern technologies (SR/SRv6, EVPN) * Strong knowledge of customer networks, their current challenges, ability to act as consultant and guide the customers - particularly Service Providers, Large Enterprises, and/or Public Sector customers. * Knowledge of network programmability concepts (NETCONF/YANG, REST, JSON, Network telemetry) and Cisco Automation tools is highly regarded * CCNP, CCDP, CCIE SP certification or similar vendor certifications ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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