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Microsoft Business Operations is responsible for the contracting, performance management, and continuous improvement execution activities for all outsourced global service providers supporting a wide range of business units within Operations Service Center (OSC). Our mission is to empower the OSC stakeholders with a range of data products and technical solutions to help them gather deeper insights and intelligence to make better decisions to run their business. If you love the pursuit of excellence and are inspired by the challenges that come through driving innovations that impact how the world lives, works and plays, then we invite you to learn more about OSC - and the value we deliver across Microsoft and to our customers and partners. We offer unique opportunities to work on interesting global projects in an environment that appreciates diversity, focuses on talent development and recognizes and rewards impactful work. We make doing business with Microsoft easy. The **Business Insights Manager** within the **OSC** team is responsible for leveraging data and analytics to drive strategic decisions, operational excellence, and business growth. This role involves managing and analysing complex datasets, developing insightful reports, and delivering prescriptive analytics to support a wide range of business functions. The Business Insights Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including **Engineering** , **Global Transact Services** , **Consumer Operations** , **Vendor Operations** , **Launch** , **and other support organisations** to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and relevance. The role is pivotal in enabling: + Fast, trusted, and easy transactions for customers and partners, contributing to a differentiated customer experience. + Revenue acceleration, market share growth, and AI adoption, while managing risk-supporting the goal to partner for growth. + Productivity, quality, and speed gains through AI and continuous improvement, aligning with the mission to supercharge operational excellence. + Building a high-performing, AI-powered organisation that fosters a growth mindset, innovation, and inclusive culture. + Proven experience in cross-team collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. **Responsibilities** + **AI and CI Excellence:** Demonstrates a growth mindset and actively builds AI and Continuous Improvement (CI) capabilities to deliver impactful reports and dashboards that supercharge operational excellence-enhancing speed, quality, and decision-making. Continuously upskills to contribute to a high-performing, AI-powered organisation. Champions a culture of innovation and inclusivity by encouraging all voices, setting a high-performance bar, and driving collective learning and adoption of AI+CI across teams. + **Data Management:** Build and maintain data pipelines, ensuring resources have continued parity across their resources and data consumption + **Technical Acumen:** Promote increased technical acumen and self-sufficiency across all teams. Act as a reliable and trusted point of contact in OSC related Customer Relationship Management(CRM) and data, empowering business stakeholders to make data driven decisions. + **Reporting:** Develop and manage Power BI solutions enabling key operational metrics and dashboards to manage the business. Identify and consolidating common needs across multiple business groups and process teams and driving prioritisation of most impactful efforts aligned to OSC strategy. + **Data Insights:** Enable teams through reporting to identify trends and operational insights. Prepares business users for change due to changes in CRM, processes by providing new reporting to support the new design. + **Security Management:** Identify and address security risks and concerns related to data, reporting, and access management + **Partnership and Collaboration** : Coordinating and aligning large scale deliverables across both CRM platform and data engineering teams into an end-to-end product, as well as agile self-driven delivery of capabilities and insights + **Thought Leadership** : Leveraging data and analytics to drive innovative business strategies and decisions. Inspire and guide teams to adopt a data-driven approach, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Share insights and practices across the organisation to enhance overall business performance and customer engagement. Provides trusted voice at the decision-making table for both business and technical teams. Identifies challenges and opportunities with an in-depth understanding of the business, technology, and solution delivery. Advocates for decisions that make the highest use of resources to achieve overall business strategic objectives. + **Presentation of Results** : Effectively communicates insights through compelling presentations and data storytelling that support data-driven decision-making. Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency and impact of reporting and presentations. Guides others to ensure results are presented in a way that is accessible, accurate, clear, and relevant-tailored to influence decisions for the intended audience(s). + **Other:** Embody our culture and values **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement + OR equivalent experience. + 4+ years Power BI and other data visualization tools + OR equivalent experience. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement + OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement + OR equivalent experience. + Design thinking enables synthesizing of many ideas into big-picture view with connections between business intention and action. + Ability to lead/drive projects across a variety of cross-group stakeholders effectively to drive results. + Embraces continuous improvement and new ways of doing things, navigating in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment and while providing structure and organizational leadership to drive transformational change. + Proven communication and collaboration skills - proven written and verbal communications. Ability to document and speak to business requirements for both IT/Engineering and business consumption. + Team player - leverage and contribute effectively to the work of others and works well in matrixed team environment. Inquisitive nature, with analytical acumen and data lookup and business/data analysis abilities. + Experience developing data flow diagrams using business and data analysis to determine data flow characteristics and data model requirements. + Experience modelling AS IS and TO BE processes using a variety of tools and techniques. + High level understanding across Microsoft technology stack (Azure Data, Dynamics CRM, and Power Platform capabilities) and how to leverage them to drive intelligent support and data driven experiences. + Proven experience in data management and analytics. + Proven technical acumen and collaboration skills. + Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively. Business Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $123,500 - $206,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. (**************************************************************

About the Team: The Global Meraki Escalations and Product Specialist Group is part of the Catalyst and Meraki CEAD (Customer Escalations Adoption and Deployment) Engineering organization. This group's primary responsibility is to handle Customer Escalations and triage Customer Facing Defects. They work closely with Meraki Support, Platform and Product Engineering and Product Management organizations to deliver top class Customer and Support Experience. As a People Leader within the Meraki Escalations Engineering organization, the desired candidate will: + Oversee the work of Escalation Engineers and Product Specialists within the Meraki Dashboard product domain. + Take accountability for driving customer escalations (Executive Escalations) through to resolution and closure. + Handle difficult conversations with customers and key stakeholders confidently and professionally during escalations. + Partner closely with regional and technology counterparts to deliver operational excellence for customers, partners, and internal teams. + Drive high-quality standards for Customer Found Defect (CFD) triage and issue scoping. + Monitor key performance indicators and quality measures for escalations and CFDs. + Collaborate cross-functionally with Development Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Support teams with a strong closed-loop mindset. + Provide thought leadership on serviceability, support readiness, documentation, process, and training. + Guide and support team members in professional development, performance management, and career progression. + Communicate effectively to ensure the team remains informed of company, organization, and team priorities. + Lead and participate in team rituals including team meetings, 1:1 syncs, and group/product-specific sessions. + Maintain a positive outlook and leadership presence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. + Advocate for AI and automation to enhance products, services, and operational efficiency. Required Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills: + 10+ years of overall experience in IT Services/ Engineering organizations with global presence, with 7+ years as a People Leader. + University Degree in IT or a related major. + Strong working knowledge of IT Networking products, backend infrastructure (Cloud & On-Prem) and their application towards delivering business outcomes. + Demonstrates a solid understanding of the Meraki Dashboard and product portfolio. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $128,100.00 to $168,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $158,200.00 - $241,700.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $140,600.00 - $241,800.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on 12/31/25. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to one of the following locations: San Francisco Bay Area (preferred location); Denver, major city locations in the Western U.S. **MEET THE TEAM** You will be part of the Global Enterprise Segment (GES) Premier Team where we lead Cisco's most strategic accounts. Our responsibility to Cisco's business is great, and our responsibility to each other and our culture is greater. We have an unrelenting focus on our customers' success, we are Cisco's growth engine and shape the company's future. Our values of Customer-Driven Always, Show Up to Win Every Day, and Harness the Power of Cisco is how we get the job done, and our Win As One mentality embodies the spirit of the journey and how we will show up with each other, partners, and customers. **YOUR IMPACT** As a Client Leader, you will strategically manage and grow Cisco's global partnership with **Kaiser Permanente** , a national managed healthcare provider with both not-for-profit and for-profit operations. Kaiser Permanente is headquartered in Oakland, CA and has expanding operations across the US. You will have direct responsibility for the Cisco product and services strategy execution across Kaiser and will lead both a direct and matrixed team. You will motivate, encourage, and continually develop your team while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of competitive conditions, industry practices, market opportunities and customer requirements to maximize the value of Cisco to Kaiser. You will work closely and collaboratively with Cisco's most senior executives within Sales, Channels, Customer Success, Services, and Product Business Units. This includes building relationships and trust with Cisco's Executive Leadership Team. Building positive relationships with the customer is paramount. You will be expected to create and manage strong business relations between Cisco and customer stakeholders at all levels. This includes the Chief Information, Digital and Security officers as well as other members of the Executive Leadership Team. Operationally you will develop a long-term 1-3-year business plan aligned with the customer's long-term growth, innovation plans and groundbreaking business opportunities. You will drive the execution of a 12-month Account/Business plan to meet set milestones and goals. Exceeding large quotas and securing multi-year contracts are key success factors. However, a robust, 360-degree, strategic advisor partnership with the customer is also expected. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + 10+ years of experience in technical sales & large account management. + Demonstrated success leading large, complex deals with multi-million dollar quotas. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Understanding of large business buying strategies and cycles; healthcare experience preferred. + Exceptional team leadership and collaboration skills in a diverse, cross-functional environment. + Strong ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships. + Consistent track record of working closely with engineering and development teams to align customer requirements with deliverables. + Successful history of driving innovation and solving complex customer challenges. + Strategic mentality with the ability to analyze market trends and create actionable plans. + Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $317,900.00 to $401,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $317,900.00 - $461,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $304,700.00 - $454,700.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently delivers Meta's services. Meta's Energy Team is seeking a commercially-experienced energy professional to help us grow and manage our wholesale electricity supply to ensure a reliable, cost effective, and sustainable service to our data centers with a focus in both regulated and organized markets.The Wholesale Supply Energy Manager will support the continued development and execution of Meta's global energy strategy centered on a supply portfolio of cost competitive, clean and renewable energy sources consistent with the company's overall strategic objectives. We are seeking someone with a proven track record of success developing wholesale portfolio strategies, demonstrating commercial, market, technical and financial expertise to execute wholesale capacity and energy transactions across electricity markets in the U.S., and in-depth knowledge of wholesale power market rules, regulations, and requirements. **Required Skills:** Energy Manager, Wholesale Supply Responsibilities: 1. In coordination with our market-participating affiliate, lead the identification, structuring, creation, development, and negotiation of opportunities to secure new cost-competitive sources of wholesale energy and capacity for Meta's operations 2. Collaborate with internal organizations including sustainability, legal, tax, and finance to implement supply solutions 3. Develop and grow relationships with key suppliers, developers, regulators, and other stakeholders in a variety of U.S. energy markets 4. Participate in state or federal regulatory or wholesale market design processes by providing subject‑matter input, industry perspectives, and comments to support reliable, cost-effective supply for new data centers 5. Support continued evolution and execution of the wholesale supply strategy for domestic and potentially international data centers 6. Stay informed of the technical, market, and regulatory developments in the energy industry and communicate key trends, risks and potential impacts to management 7. Partner on various energy projects as needed, including feasibility assessments and commercial negotiations for projects in development 8. Support continued development and delivery of Meta's energy supply strategy for data centers 9. Travel domestically (10-25% at times) **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 10. 10+ years experience in developing, acquiring, performing due diligence, and negotiating definitive agreements for utility-scale electricity supply projects 11. Experience negotiating wholesale capacity and energy transactions and projects, including working with market participating affiliates, utilities, or power marketers 12. Experience working with detailed financial models of energy projects and transactions, identifying key risks and sensitivities, and leading all related due diligence efforts (financial, commercial, technical, development) 13. Detailed knowledge of bilateral and organized market constructs, rules, and regulations that impact wholesale supply opportunities 14. Experience representing business interests to the leadership teams of potential suppliers, utilities, governments, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders 15. Experience in utility and grid interconnection, capacity accreditation, and wholesale electricity market transaction processes 16. Experience leading negotiations and projects 17. Experience in communicating commercial, regulatory, market, and contractual details to all organizational levels 18. Experience managing multiple projects and collaborating with internal staff, utility providers, consultants, and external stakeholders 19. Proficiency in standard document and analytics platforms (Excel, Powerpoint, Google Docs, etc.) **Public Compensation:** $188,000/year to $256,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

**Meet the Team** Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. **Your Impact** + Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. + Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. + Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. + Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. + Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. **Minimum Qualifications:** + PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. + Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. + Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) + Experience translating research ideas into production systems. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. + Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. + Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. + Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. + Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. + MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. + Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on November 21, 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Ideal candidate will be located in Irvine, California, however; will consider additional candidates located in market (Southwestern US specifically, Southern California, Arizona, Las Vegas) We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our dynamic sales team. As an SE, you will drive the adoption of our Data Center networking, Compute and AI solutions - with an emphasis on Data Center Networking - across various industries. You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored solutions that enhance their business operations. This role requires a deep understanding of Data Center Networking. As a Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the success of the Cisco Field Sales teams in selling the full suite of Cloud and AI infrastructure solutions. You will help them position data center virtualization and systems architecture solutions effectively against competing offerings. You will be passionate about pre-sales engineering activities, demonstrating solutions and architectures in Cloud and AI infrastructure. **Meet the Team** The Cloud + AI Infrastructure team delivers one scalable strategy with local execution for data center customer transformation and growth. We are the worldwide go-to-market compute and data center networking engine gathering market transitions and allowing sellers to expand growth for customers and Cisco. Alongside our colleagues, Cloud & AI Infrastructure builds the sales strategy, activates sellers and technical communities, and accelerates selling. **Your Impact** You will build awareness, fostering education and driving energy for AI with both internal and external team members, partners, etc. You will also act as a link between technical teams, account teams, executives, partners/customers. In addition, you will show case Data Center Networking, Compute and AI solutions/products, its potential and promote its tactical and technical responsibilities. You will play a meaningful role in the design, development and promotion of these Solutions and address challenges. You will need to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events. **Minimum Qualifications:** + 6+ years working with Data Center Networking/Switching platforms - Including, but not limited to Cisco ACI, Nexus, Nexus Dashboard, Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, VXLAN. DC Network Design, Data Center Interconnect. + Knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and technologies. + Experienced in the design and/or deployment of Data Center Networking solutions including traditional DC standalone design, VXLAN fabric-based architectures. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 6+ years knowledge of any combination of Data Center, Storage, Compute, Apps, Big Data, Converged Infrastructure, AI infrastructure or Data Center Networking experience. + Significant experience with end-to-end architecture/design work across multiple technology areas for DC and hybrid cloud solutions. + Public, hybrid and private cloud computing and architecture experience along with Virtualization or X86 Architectures or Operating Systems + Experience providing consumable documentation of standard methodologies for deployment around application acceleration, automation/management efficiencies, enterprise edge, and/or AI/ML solutions. + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus. + Excellent presentation skills - ability to deliver engaging workshops to both technical and non-technical audiences on AI topics + AI experience with Nvidia, IBM, Microsoft, Dell, NetApp, HPE, and/or other AI vendors + In-depth understanding of language models, including but not limited to GPT-3, BERT, or similar architectures. + Expertise in training and fine-tuning LLMs using popular frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers. + Experience in deploying LLM models in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure. + Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker or equivalent experience) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) for scalable and efficient model deployment. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $210,000.00 to $264,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $220,300.00 - $319,200.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $210,000.00 - $304,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on 11/28/25 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Remote United States **Your Impact** We're looking for a product marketing professional who can blend creative storytelling with sharp strategic execution to help shape the future of Security Marketing. In today's digital-first world, product launches aren't just announcements-they're the moments that define innovation, capture market attention, and fuel business growth. This role is not only about crafting powerful strategies and narratives but also about driving them forward with rigor and operational excellence. You'll use data-driven insights to shape compelling stories, while ensuring flawless execution that turns vision into measurable impact. You will work cross-functionally to: -Define the launch payload and determine the optimal timing and forums to bring it to market. -Craft compelling storylines and narratives that reflect a unified, company-wide perspective. -Execute the launch strategy by ensuring all supporting content and assets are built and delivered. -Partner with the events team to align on event strategy and programming that fully supports the launch. Strategic Responsibilities: -Own and elevate event content strategy to spotlight launch themes and narratives that strengthen market perception. -Guiding event press releases to maximize visibility, media impact, and thought leadership. -Leading the event blog strategy to ensure the right mix of voices and perspectives that extend our influence across audiences. -Defining booth messaging that reinforces strategic value propositions and clearly differentiates us in the market. - Driving the demo strategy-including selection, design, and staffing-to showcase innovation and create memorable customer experiences. -Shaping speaking agendas and curating speakers to reinforce our leadership position and resonate with customer and industry priorities. -Creating and scaling "Know Before You Go" (KBYG) enablement to equip staff with the narratives, payloads, and messaging required to drive consistency and confidence. - Leading program management and quality control to ensure every content initiative is executed to the highest standard and delivers measurable business impact. **Minimum Qualifications** -10+ years of experience in product and/or solution marketing, with a focus on storytelling, content development, and content strategy or editorial leadership-ideally within cybersecurity, enterprise technology, or B2B SaaS. -Proven self-starter with a passion for strategic excellence, audience engagement, and a strong bias for action. -Exceptional project execution skills with meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, risk-mitigation mindset. -Proficiency with marketing automation (including Generative AI), strategic optimization tools (e.g., JIRA), and digital analytics platforms. -Demonstrated success operating within large, matrixed organizations, with the ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and drive decision-making at scale. **Preferred** -MBA, preferably from a top tier university -Foundational understanding of security concepts, including the following domains: network security, secure access, security analytics and response, and identity. -Possesses an understanding of AI technologies and applications with a strong desire to stay updated on the latest advancements and trends. -Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills, with experience in managing marketing budgets and ensuring compliance with legal standards **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $196,000.00 to $247,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $196,000.00 - $284,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,000.00 - $252,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on: December 18, 2025. NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Note: This role is a **Remote, US** with preference given to candidates located in the **San Jose, CA.** **Meet the Team** Join the core Hypershield Data Plane team within Cisco's Security Business Group-an industry-first effort redefining how modern distributed security is built. We are engineering the data path for a highly available, AI-designed security fabric that protects applications across public clouds, private data centers, and physical environments. This team is building segmented firewalling directly in the data plane-a first-of-its-kind innovation not available elsewhere in the industry. Engineers on this team get end-to-end ownership of packet processing systems, deep exposure to DPUs (AMD), NPUs, and P4, and the opportunity to shape foundational architecture in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. If you want to work on the core of the data path, build something new, and learn deeply from day one-this is the place. **Your Impact** In this role, you will design, build, and optimize the data plane for Cisco Hypershield using C++, P4, and hardware offload technologies such as DPUs and NPUs. You'll work hands-on with AMD DPU specifications, packet processing pipelines, and performance-critical components from day one. Success in this role means operating in a fast-paced model-quickly absorbing the architecture, contributing to data-plane development immediately, and delivering reliable, high-performance code with minimal hand-holding. You will: + Design and implement data-plane features using P4, microcode, and C++ across DPU/NPU architectures. + Bring up hardware platforms, integrate SDKs, and debug low-level packet-processing behavior. + Work from AMD technical specifications to define and build performant pipelines. + Collaborate closely with internal teams (control plane, management plane, platform) to deliver end-to-end datapath functionality. + Drive system-level architecture discussions and influence design choices for high-throughput and low-latency packet processing. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. + 7+ years of experience in packet processing (e.g., DPDK, TCP reassembly, high-throughput pipelines). + Programming experience in C/C++ and experience with P4 or microcode/U-code development. + Experience bringing up platforms or ASICs in Linux-based environments. + Hands-on experience building or leveraging hardware acceleration with DPUs or NPUs. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience working with AMD DPUs, Broadcom, Marvell, or Intel data-path hardware. + Deep understanding of P4 compiler behavior, pipeline stages, and programmable switch architecture. + Experience with performance analysis, tuning, and optimization of high-throughput systems. + Prior background in designing test harnesses, working with third-party SDKs, or hardware debug. + Experience owning features end-to-end in a distributed or high-availability networking product. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $183,800.00 to $263,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $183,800.00 - $303,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $163,600.00 - $269,800.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on 12/12/25 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Remote United States **Your Impact** We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Leader of Product Market Success in the Public Sector to drive the growth and success of Cisco's security product offerings for federal, state and local, higher education and K-12 segments. This key leadership role will be responsible for developing and executing product-focused growth motions to meet business objectives for security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a blend of product knowledge, strategic thinking, and strong leadership skills. **Key Responsibilities:** **Driving Product Growth and Sales Alignment:** -Design and implement product growth strategies that support public sector goals to drive new pipeline and influence bookings for the security business. -Create compelling program designs and related content journeys and program designs to engage target customers in public sector segments. -Work closely with regional sales teams to ensure alignment on GTM strategies, sales targets, and execution. -Monitor performance (e.g., pipeline, conversion rates, bookings) to ensure goals are met and exceeded. -Provide ongoing support and direction to sales teams, ensuring effective execution of go-to-market (GTM) strategies for product adoption and growth. **Team Leadership and Development:** -Lead public sector product success team, providing strategic guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. -Develop and execute region-specific plans to increase product adoption, market penetration, and revenue growth. -Set clear goals, objectives, and KPIs for the regional leads to ensure consistent execution of plans. -Mentor and coach the team to drive high performance, personal growth, and skill development. -Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with sales, product, partner, marketing execution, and customer success teams. **Marketing Program Coordination and Customization:** -Develop compelling content tailored to the unique needs of public sector customers to drive high engagement and consistent messaging to market. -Partner with external agencies and internal stakeholders to design and execute regional marketing programs. --Oversee the execution of localized marketing efforts to ensure timely delivery and consistent messaging across all channels. Analyze the effectiveness of marketing programs and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** -Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including product, sales, customer success, partner, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of regional initiatives. -Serve as the voice of the segment to ensure alignment with broader company strategy and objectives. -Provide regular reporting on performance, insights, and forecasts to leadership. **Minimum Qualifications** -Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. MBA preferred. -4+ years of experience in product or solutions marketing in public sector or related fields, with at least 1-2 years in a public sector leadership role. -Proven success in driving product growth, pipeline generation, and bookings in a regional or global market. -Strong understanding of sales processes, product marketing strategies, and go-to-market frameworks. -Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams. -Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. -Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, product, marketing). -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data to drive actionable insights. -Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions. **Preferred Skills & Experience:** -Experience in working with agencies and external vendors to execute regional marketing programs. -Knowledge of digital marketing strategies and tools. -Experience in cybersecurity sector and familiarity with regional market dynamics **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $168,800.00 - $277,400.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $148,800.00 - $248,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The broader Edge Network Services (ENS) organization designs, builds(deploys), and supports(operates) a network of 2B+ active users of Facebook platform, 1B+ active users from Messenger, 1B+ users from Instagram and 1B+ users from Whatsapp. The ENS organization is organized into three global groups: "ENS Global Edge & Backbone Deploy," "ENS Foundation," and "ENS Global Operations." Each group has global scope across the lifecycle of support.The ENS Operations Team exists "to operate the world's most available, efficient, and useful network." Whether it's our day to day management of hundreds of technicians working to repair and maintain Facebook's global infrastructure, targeted reliability initiatives, or evolving our digital systems to improve efficiency and manage business risk, our team is accountable. We provide the services to manage network operations across data center, backbone, subsea, and edge locations; and on-network and off-network CDN infrastructure.This role will be part of a team of operations engineers that automate what makes sense to approach "Zero Touch Operations" and enable improved efficiency and productivity of our team members and vendor field workforces. **Required Skills:** Network Engineer, Operations and Support Responsibilities: 1. Incident Response: Drive work investigating complex technical and process issues on a global scale spanning multiple reliability, security, and continuity disciplines for infrastructure spanning thousands of locations during major incidents/site events on edge, caching, and network infrastructure. This will require you to work closely and effectively with a variety of cross functional teams, managed service providers, and third-party vendor partners 2. Escalation Management: Participate in the global team's Tier 3 and 4 on-call rotation with the goal of routing issues as needed and understanding how processes or tooling might be improved, skills can be developed, or automation can be implemented to prevent the need to escalate similar issues in the future 3. Operational Leadership: As an operations practitioner within the team you will be expected to drive improvement in everything we do. In this role you will indirectly manage the activities of a large contingent workforce responsible for delivering road mapped projects and executing on recurring activities. You will drive standards across the network and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies 4. Risk Management and Assurance: Work internally and with upstream partner teams to ensure design, build, and operations aligns to applicable reliability, security, privacy, regulatory policy, and business continuity drivers 5. Information and Data Assurance: ensure relevant operational process, procedure, and policy documentation is effectively managed and the data required to support operations is complete and accurate in systems 6. Automation: Be heavily involved in driving the team to analyze operational events in order to identify new automation opportunities and help us achieve our goal of all faults in the network being fully remediated by software. This will include helping others understand our requirements and drive their roadmaps, but may include directly implementing light weight solutions in code 7. Data Measurement: As an operations practitioner supporting our network, you will be expected to drive quality into the metrics we report to assist us in focusing on the areas that give us the best return on investment. This could include measurement and analysis of our escalation issues, fault/event trends, infrastructure capacity, and vendor performance failures 8. Collaboration and Partnership: You will work closely on supporting our internal customers (Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Traffic, Logistics, Program Management) and vendors (IT asset disposal, and Hardware partners) and ensuring that their needs and issues are being addressed proactively across global sites 9. Roadmap Ownership and Strategy: Own the planning and execution of an organizational-level roadmap and strategy to deliver business outcomes 10. Technical Leadership: Provide root cause analysis and corrective action leadership to resolve all operational issues found across edge and backbone architectures and hardware platforms. You will be integral to identifying problems and implementing effective solutions across highly cross-functional infrastructure teams to include network engineering, logistics, supply chain, compliance, legal, software system engineering, and program management to scale with the rapid expansion of the Meta platform and customer base 11. Business Ownership: Represent the organization and manage interaction with third parties such as hardware, colocation, telecom carrier, and managed service partners 12. Project Leadership: Lead highly cross-functional infrastructure projects and programs in a matrix organization covering a range of areas (data center, production network, infrastructure, logistics, supply chain, compliance, legal, and software system engineering) 13. Communication: Communicate cross-functionally across various teams, organizations and internal and external stakeholders(Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Traffic, Logistics, Program Management, and hardware partners) to drive infrastructure operations development and management 14. Travel: International and Domestic travel may be required up to 15 percent **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 15. Operations Center Experience: Minimum of 7 years of direct leadership experience within a global Network Operations Center or IT Operations Center environment to manage Service Level Agreements and continuous improvement against metrics at scale 16. Network Protocol: Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/v6, Border Gateway Protocol, Intermediate System to Intermediate System, Open Shortest Path First, and/or Multi-protocol Label Switching in complex troubleshooting scenarios. Cisco and Juniper Professional level or equivalent experience 17. CDN and Edge: Advanced knowledge in CDN & Network Services, peering network strategies, including topology, traffic analysis, linux operating systems, hardware platform, and architectures in complex troubleshooting scenarios 18. Repair Function: Minimum of 7 years of logical troubleshooting and physical repair with an understanding of physical infrastructure such as cable types, connector types, optic types, racks, patch panels, power/cooling, hardware components, and facilities infrastructure 19. Automation: Basic knowledge coding and automating in higher-level languages such as Python, Go, or JavaScript 20. Partnership: Experience successfully collaborating across a global team and with cross-functional partners(e.g. physical infrastructure & network design, engineering, strategy, security, policy, and legal) at all levels to include vendor service delivery managers, individual contributors, and people managers 21. Prioritization: Experience managing from the front to prioritize and drive the bigger mission forward by translating strategy into results 22. Network and Infrastructure Design: Minimum of 5 years of direct experience understanding and influencing network and infrastructure architectures to include constraint and dependency analysis and translating these into deployable and supportable solution requirements 23. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 24. Facility Experience: Working within varied infrastructure environments, such as colocation facilities, cable landing stations, ILAs, owned data centers, or corporate campuses. 25. Software Systems Design: Experience organizing and executing digital transformation initiatives at both the oversight and practitioner levels. 26. Vendor Partner Experience: Partnering to translate performance issues into improvement plans with enterprise and service provider vendors such as network hardware platforms(Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, Infinera, Nokia, and Arista), ITAD vendors, logistics vendors, and colocation vendors. 27. Data Design: Basic knowledge applying data-driven analysis and leveraging technologies like machine learning and predictive modeling algorithms to solve complex business problems. 28. Information Technology Functional Experience: Working within global network or infrastructure operations, deployment, design/engineering and/or support teams. 29. Professional Services: Experience with purchasing, negotiating and end-to-end supplier management, such as managing global RFPs and contract negotiations. 30. Risk and Assurance Management: Experience in operational compliance, physical & logical infrastructure security, and/or business continuity disciplines. 31. Business Metrics: Experience identifying key metrics/measures that will be used to evaluate success and validate the business impact of the program **Public Compensation:** $133,000/year to $190,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most leading-edge and efficient data centers in the world. Locating, developing and managing this data center infrastructure the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency. Facebook is seeking an experienced, organized, and collaborative Site Selection Manager to join the Data Center Site Selection team.We are seeking a Data Center Site Selection Manager who has extensive experience negotiating large, complex deals and an extensive knowledge of the legal agreements that accompany them. The Data Center Site Selection Manager should also have experience thinking both strategically and analytically, develop out-of-the box solutions and can navigate the challenges that accompany leasing projects and portfolios of large magnitude. **Required Skills:** Data Center Site Selection Manager Responsibilities: 1. Develop Meta's owned data center location strategy in assigned geography and manage the site selection effort for real estate, including partnering with teams focused on economic development incentives, energy and utilities, network connectivity, legal, policy, and financial considerations 2. Lead feasibility discussions and contract negotiations with service providers, property owners, economic development agencies, and utility companies 3. Negotiate letters of intent, land or building purchases, economic development incentives, water and sewer supply, and other site-specific agreements, support power negotiations 4. Partner with internal organizations including capacity planning, energy teams, data center design, construction, network engineering, legal, policy, communications and finance 5. Prepare project location recommendations and present to management for approval 6. Develop portfolio management metrics and tracking mechanisms and interact with external lease management companies 7. Maintain relationships with communities and service providers in support of Facebook's data center developments, monitor ongoing contractual commitments, and support the expansion of Facebook's existing data centers through the extension of existing agreements or the formation of new agreements 8. Travel domestically (50%+) **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 9. Bachelor's degree in Business, Civil Engineering, City Planning or related 10. 10+ years of experience in site selection and data center or other capital project or infrastructure development 11. Experience leading real estate negotiations including contract formation and contract negotiations 12. Experience at representing business interests to governments (state, county and local), utilities, potential suppliers, and other stakeholders 13. Experience managing large real estate development projects and coordinating with internal staff, consultants, vendors and external stakeholders 14. Experience communicating commercial, market and contractual details to all organizational levels 15. 2+ years of experience in Excel and PowerPoint and/or Keynote **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 16. Experience in hyperscale data center site selection or leasing negotiations **Public Compensation:** $188,000/year to $256,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

The application window is expected to close on: December 18, 2025. NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. NOTE: This role is US Remote role, but preference given to candidates located in the **Eastern US time zone (ET)** . **Meet the Team** Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations. We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that every employee contributes to our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to deliver exceptional products and services. **Your Impact** Cisco Isovalent is seeking a skilled and experienced Software Engineer troubleshoot, mature and improve the reliability and scalability of Isovalent Products. You will be responsible for building and enhancing a Kubernetes-native control plane to provide seamless management of its network traffic, enabling scalable, secure, and resilient traffic management in cloud and hybrid enterprise environments. You will work with a highly collaborative and skilled team to build solutions that advance the next generation of networking and security in Kubernetes environments. What you'll do: + Developing high-quality Go and eBPF code for Cilium OSS and Enterprise, while following open source development principles and best practices. + Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve performance, reliability, and security issues in the control plane. + Design highly scalable solution to reliably run Cilium in very large environments. + Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to technical documentation. + Work and coordinate US and EMEA teams, ensuring alignment during East Coast business hours (EST/EDT). **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelors Computer Science degree, or related fields + 4+ years of experience in Go, 2+ years of experience in C or eBPF + Experience with Kubernetes, Cloud Native workloads and/or distributed systems **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge about Linux systems design, security and/or networking, Linux kernel + Desire to write high quality and efficient code + Experience designing and implementing APIs + A public track record of open-source code commits is a plus **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $183,800.00 to $263,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $183,800.00 - $303,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $163,600.00 - $269,800.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Remote United States The application window is expected to close on 12/12/25 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco Security & Infrastructure seeks a Product Marketing Manager with deep technical expertise, marketing insights and phenomenal storytelling skills in virtualization and containerization platforms to drive go-to-market strategy for next-generation multicloud infrastructure solutions that bridge traditional and modern application environments. We're global, adaptable, diverse and our portfolio is as extensive as it is groundbreaking. Join an enterprise security and infrastructure leader with a start-up culture, committed to driving innovation and impact. Your Impact You'll be the critical bridge between engineering innovation and market success, translating complex infrastructure capabilities into compelling value propositions. This role demands someone who can engage with enterprise architects on technical transformation challenges while crafting strategic narratives that resonate with C-level executives facing infrastructure modernization decisions. You are primarily responsible for external-facing activities ensuring your product's market success and understanding key industry trends and your customers' struggles. You will work closely with sales, campaigns, and customer success teams to ensure your product positioning resonates with target customers, driving product visibility, adoption, and overall success. Key Responsibilities: * Develop Go-to-Market Strategy for new and existing products: Develop and execute the GTM strategy for hybrid infrastructure solutions, identifying adoption patterns, use cases, target markets and customer segments operating across virtualized and containerized environments * Customer-Centric Product Evolution: Engage directly with early adopters and design partners to understand infrastructure pain points, application dependencies, and operational requirements. Transform these insights into product requirements and positioning that addresses real-world hybrid cloud scenarios * Develop Core Product Positioning, Messaging, and Differentiators: Craft compelling and consistent positioning and messaging around the differentiators that align with the overall product strategy and resonate with customers and partners. Work with inbound product management, engineering, and the field to identify and articulate the outstanding value propositions of Cisco Infrastructure and Security products, ensuring they are communicated and understood by the target audiences. Passionately represent the voice of our customers to internal teams. * Enable Sales and Partners: Develop content for collateral, product training, and other resources for direct sales teams and partner organizations. Engage directly with sales and customers to understand changing needs. Attend industry events. Serve as subject matter expert. * Conduct Market Research: Continuously analyze the market and customer feedback to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats. Conduct meticulous competitive analysis to ensure the product is positioned successfully. * Influence Partners, including Executives: Use excellent communication skills for effective engagement. Demonstrate your strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mentality to make product and marketing recommendations. Define and monitor metrics to assess GTM success. Minimum Qualifications: * 10+ years in enterprise infrastructure/platform technology with at least 5 years in product marketing or technical product management * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent technical experience * Hands-on experience with both VMware vSphere/ESXi and Kubernetes/OpenShift environments * Proven track record working with enterprise customers on infrastructure modernization initiatives * Deep understanding of application architectures, infrastructure dependencies, and platform integration challenges Preferred Qualifications: * Direct experience with infrastructure transformation and application modernization projects * Knowledge of specific technologies: vMotion, Storage vMotion, Kubernetes operators, Helm charts, persistent volumes, and CNI plugins * Understanding of enterprise concerns: compliance, data gravity, licensing optimization, and TCO modeling * Experience with related technologies: Tanzu, Anthos, AWS Outposts, Azure Arc * Experience presenting to business and technical audiences at conferences like KubeCon, VMworld, or Red Hat Summit * Experience speaking publicly to an executive-level audience * Product marketing experience * MBA * Strong project execution skills, attention to detail, and a risk-mitigation mentality * Self-motivation and partnership a strive to find new and innovative solutions * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills in customer-facing roles * Ability to lead and influence via persuasion, perseverance, and energy to drive consensus across functions and teams * Collaboration with internal and external partners Critical Success Factors: * Anticipate customer objections around platform compatibility, performance considerations, and operational complexity * Build trust with skeptical infrastructure teams who've experienced failed transformation initiatives * Create compelling business cases that justify infrastructure investments * Navigate complex enterprise procurement cycles with multiple stakeholders * Balance technical accuracy with accessible storytelling The ideal candidate thinks like an architect, communicates like a strategist, and executes like an entrepreneur. You should be equally comfortable discussing technical issues with an SRE team or presenting TCO analysis to a CFO. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $196,000.00 to $247,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $196,000.00 - $284,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,000.00 - $252,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on 12/31/25. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to one of the following locations: San Francisco Bay Area (preferred location); Denver, major city locations in the Western U.S. MEET THE TEAM You will be part of the Global Enterprise Segment (GES) Premier Team where we lead Cisco's most strategic accounts. Our responsibility to Cisco's business is great, and our responsibility to each other and our culture is greater. We have an unrelenting focus on our customers' success, we are Cisco's growth engine and shape the company's future. Our values of Customer-Driven Always, Show Up to Win Every Day, and Harness the Power of Cisco is how we get the job done, and our Win As One mentality embodies the spirit of the journey and how we will show up with each other, partners, and customers. YOUR IMPACT As a Client Leader, you will strategically manage and grow Cisco's global partnership with Kaiser Permanente, a national managed healthcare provider with both not-for-profit and for-profit operations. Kaiser Permanente is headquartered in Oakland, CA and has expanding operations across the US. You will have direct responsibility for the Cisco product and services strategy execution across Kaiser and will lead both a direct and matrixed team. You will motivate, encourage, and continually develop your team while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of competitive conditions, industry practices, market opportunities and customer requirements to maximize the value of Cisco to Kaiser. You will work closely and collaboratively with Cisco's most senior executives within Sales, Channels, Customer Success, Services, and Product Business Units. This includes building relationships and trust with Cisco's Executive Leadership Team. Building positive relationships with the customer is paramount. You will be expected to create and manage strong business relations between Cisco and customer stakeholders at all levels. This includes the Chief Information, Digital and Security officers as well as other members of the Executive Leadership Team. Operationally you will develop a long-term 1-3-year business plan aligned with the customer's long-term growth, innovation plans and groundbreaking business opportunities. You will drive the execution of a 12-month Account/Business plan to meet set milestones and goals. Exceeding large quotas and securing multi-year contracts are key success factors. However, a robust, 360-degree, strategic advisor partnership with the customer is also expected. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * 10+ years of experience in technical sales & large account management. * Demonstrated success leading large, complex deals with multi-million dollar quotas. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Understanding of large business buying strategies and cycles; healthcare experience preferred. * Exceptional team leadership and collaboration skills in a diverse, cross-functional environment. * Strong ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships. * Consistent track record of working closely with engineering and development teams to align customer requirements with deliverables. * Successful history of driving innovation and solving complex customer challenges. * Strategic mentality with the ability to analyze market trends and create actionable plans. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $317,900.00 to $401,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $317,900.00 - $461,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $304,700.00 - $454,700.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. Your Impact * Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. * Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. * Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. * Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. * Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. Minimum Qualifications: * PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. * Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. * Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) * Experience translating research ideas into production systems. Preferred Qualifications: * Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. * Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. * Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. * Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. * Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. * MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. * Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back. **Meet the Team** Our Distinguished Engineer team drives architecture and technical direction for Splunk's $3.5B platform, ingesting petabytes of data for over 95% of the Fortune 100. As a tight-knit group of DEs reporting to the VP of Architecture, we operate autonomously while coordinating closely on practical, durable solutions that evolve the platform for future requirements. Each DE owns cross-organizational domains that shift fluidly as needs arise. Work alongside exceptionally smart engineers who value rigorous thinking and friendly collaboration-this is where the technical future gets defined! **Impact:** Architect and operationalize AI infrastructure as a core component of Cisco Data Fabric, enabling engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities across the world's largest, most diverse data sets. Design MLOps platforms that solve complex lifecycle challenges-managing embedding model migrations, version compatibility, and continuous model updates-while ensuring operational excellence through monitoring, governance, and serving at petabyte scale. Identify and drive new opportunities for leveraging AI across the stack, establishing consistent architectural patterns for agent prompts, tool integration, and model orchestration. Build data pipelines and operational frameworks that enable hundreds of engineers to confidently deploy both LLMs and traditional ML models into production. Success is measured by customer adoption and usage of AI-powered features, alongside operational metrics-model performance, inference latency, and deployment velocity-that directly impact customer value. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor's in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 15+ years of related experience; or Master's with 12+ years; or PhD with 8+ years or equivalent experience + Designed and deployed AI/ML infrastructure and features in production cloud environments + Experience with major AI services including OpenAI, Anthropic, HuggingFace, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI Service, or similar platforms + Production experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platform + Led technical decisions and architectural direction across engineering organizations of 50+ engineers **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with LLM-specific infrastructure including agent frameworks, prompt management, and tool integration + Model serving at scale with experience in inference optimization and performance monitoring + Designed and deployed AI/ML infrastructure for on-premises environments + Experience with major ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.) and model formats + Proven track record mentoring and growing engineers, with strong collaboration skills **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $273,200.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on 12/12/25 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Remote United States **Meet the Team** We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Manager, Digital Strategy, to join us and lead a digital marketing team that drives results for key products in the Cisco Security portfolio, like XDR and Secure Access. **Your Impact** The Senior Manager, Digital Strategy, will play a critical role in scaling our end-to-end digital ABM program and shaping the direction of our digital demand generation strategies across channels. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in marketing, management, have exceptional communication skills, and a strong understanding of digital demand generation and brand building. This role will work closely with demand and regional leaders within marketing and the sales teams. Responsibilities: Lead cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive demand strategies and digital account-based marketing activations aligned with organizational goals. Manage and scale digital webinars program across the security portfolio. Implement process improvements to assist other departments for visibility. Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors and partners. Manage and balance budget submissions. Analyze performance of each channel to optimize and rebalance investments across channels. Understand and analyze pipeline metrics to determine effectiveness. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 10 + years of proven experience in demand generation. digital marketing, or related roles. Experience managing a team of direct reports. Tech industry experience required for consideration. Experience managing multi-million-dollar marketing budgets. Strong knowledge of digital platforms and proficiency in digital tactics, including account-based marketing tools, paid media, and email marketing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present for executive audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making and proficiency in marketing analytics tools. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience leading social teams, building demand strategies, and executing on campaign strategies. Experience in B2B marketing or in the technology/software industry is required. **Preferred** Experience working within the security and/or cybersecurity industry. Experience running ABM programs and working with tools such as 6sense. Familiarity with CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Eloqua, Tableau, and Salesforce). **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,000.00 to $219,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $196,000.00 - $284,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,000.00 - $252,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The application window is expected to close on November 21, 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Ideal candidate will be located in Irvine, California, however; will consider additional candidates located in market (Southwestern US specifically, Southern California, Arizona, Las Vegas) We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our dynamic sales team. As an SE, you will drive the adoption of our Data Center networking, Compute and AI solutions - with an emphasis on Data Center Networking - across various industries. You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored solutions that enhance their business operations. This role requires a deep understanding of Data Center Networking. As a Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the success of the Cisco Field Sales teams in selling the full suite of Cloud and AI infrastructure solutions. You will help them position data center virtualization and systems architecture solutions effectively against competing offerings. You will be passionate about pre-sales engineering activities, demonstrating solutions and architectures in Cloud and AI infrastructure. Meet the Team The Cloud + AI Infrastructure team delivers one scalable strategy with local execution for data center customer transformation and growth. We are the worldwide go-to-market compute and data center networking engine gathering market transitions and allowing sellers to expand growth for customers and Cisco. Alongside our colleagues, Cloud & AI Infrastructure builds the sales strategy, activates sellers and technical communities, and accelerates selling. Your Impact You will build awareness, fostering education and driving energy for AI with both internal and external team members, partners, etc. You will also act as a link between technical teams, account teams, executives, partners/customers. In addition, you will show case Data Center Networking, Compute and AI solutions/products, its potential and promote its tactical and technical responsibilities. You will play a meaningful role in the design, development and promotion of these Solutions and address challenges. You will need to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events. Minimum Qualifications: * 6+ years working with Data Center Networking/Switching platforms - Including, but not limited to Cisco ACI, Nexus, Nexus Dashboard, Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, VXLAN. DC Network Design, Data Center Interconnect. * Knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and technologies. * Experienced in the design and/or deployment of Data Center Networking solutions including traditional DC standalone design, VXLAN fabric-based architectures. Preferred Qualifications: * 6+ years knowledge of any combination of Data Center, Storage, Compute, Apps, Big Data, Converged Infrastructure, AI infrastructure or Data Center Networking experience. * Significant experience with end-to-end architecture/design work across multiple technology areas for DC and hybrid cloud solutions. * Public, hybrid and private cloud computing and architecture experience along with Virtualization or X86 Architectures or Operating Systems * Experience providing consumable documentation of standard methodologies for deployment around application acceleration, automation/management efficiencies, enterprise edge, and/or AI/ML solutions. * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus. * Excellent presentation skills - ability to deliver engaging workshops to both technical and non-technical audiences on AI topics * AI experience with Nvidia, IBM, Microsoft, Dell, NetApp, HPE, and/or other AI vendors * In-depth understanding of language models, including but not limited to GPT-3, BERT, or similar architectures. * Expertise in training and fine-tuning LLMs using popular frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers. * Experience in deploying LLM models in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure. * Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker or equivalent experience) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) for scalable and efficient model deployment. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $210,000.00 to $264,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $220,300.00 - $319,200.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $210,000.00 - $304,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: December 18, 2025. NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Note: This role is a Remote, US with preference given to candidates located in the San Jose, CA. Meet the Team Join the core Hypershield Data Plane team within Cisco's Security Business Group-an industry-first effort redefining how modern distributed security is built. We are engineering the data path for a highly available, AI-designed security fabric that protects applications across public clouds, private data centers, and physical environments. This team is building segmented firewalling directly in the data plane-a first-of-its-kind innovation not available elsewhere in the industry. Engineers on this team get end-to-end ownership of packet processing systems, deep exposure to DPUs (AMD), NPUs, and P4, and the opportunity to shape foundational architecture in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. If you want to work on the core of the data path, build something new, and learn deeply from day one-this is the place. Your Impact In this role, you will design, build, and optimize the data plane for Cisco Hypershield using C++, P4, and hardware offload technologies such as DPUs and NPUs. You'll work hands-on with AMD DPU specifications, packet processing pipelines, and performance-critical components from day one. Success in this role means operating in a fast-paced model-quickly absorbing the architecture, contributing to data-plane development immediately, and delivering reliable, high-performance code with minimal hand-holding. You will: * Design and implement data-plane features using P4, microcode, and C++ across DPU/NPU architectures. * Bring up hardware platforms, integrate SDKs, and debug low-level packet-processing behavior. * Work from AMD technical specifications to define and build performant pipelines. * Collaborate closely with internal teams (control plane, management plane, platform) to deliver end-to-end datapath functionality. * Drive system-level architecture discussions and influence design choices for high-throughput and low-latency packet processing. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * 7+ years of experience in packet processing (e.g., DPDK, TCP reassembly, high-throughput pipelines). * Programming experience in C/C++ and experience with P4 or microcode/U-code development. * Experience bringing up platforms or ASICs in Linux-based environments. * Hands-on experience building or leveraging hardware acceleration with DPUs or NPUs. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with AMD DPUs, Broadcom, Marvell, or Intel data-path hardware. * Deep understanding of P4 compiler behavior, pipeline stages, and programmable switch architecture. * Experience with performance analysis, tuning, and optimization of high-throughput systems. * Prior background in designing test harnesses, working with third-party SDKs, or hardware debug. * Experience owning features end-to-end in a distributed or high-availability networking product. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $183,800.00 to $263,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $183,800.00 - $303,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $163,600.00 - $269,800.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.