Technical Marketing Engineer, AI

Who we areThe Cisco Compute Technologist team is focused on the intersection of AI/ML and purpose-built platforms and solutions from Cisco. This is a highly technical team helping to steer AI/ML product platforms and solutions to meet the current and future needs of our customers. The Cisco Computer Technologist team acts as a liaison to the field, channel partners and customers to ensure they understand Cisco’s AI/ML product platform and solution capabilities and benefits. This team is also responsible for developing and delivering technical content and collateral, such as demo videos, training seminars, whitepapers, industry event presentations, and more.Who you areYou will work closely with peer Technical Marketing Engineers (TME) , product managers and engineering teams responsible for planning and delivering AI/ML-related platforms and solutions. In addition, you will work closely with the Cisco field and channel partner organizations to help drive adoption with customers. You will be experience in configuring AI/ML software stacks, hands-on practical experience with Generative AI and LLMs. You  will have a natural curiosity and passion to learn key technologies, trends, use-cases and topologies related to AI/MLWhat you’ll do This is a highly technical role that requires a well-rounded understanding of AI/ML concepts, use-cases and technologies. In this role you will be an integral part of the technical team helping to steer AI/ML product platforms and solutions to meet the current and future needs of our customers. You will serve as a technical liaison to the field, channel partners and customers to ensure they understand Cisco’s AI/ML product platform and solution capabilities and benefits while in turn gathering valuable input on requirements and knowledge of how the industry is evolving. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering technical content and collateral, such as demo videos, training seminars, whitepapers, industry event presentations, and more. Responsibilities include: Evangelize Cisco AI/ML portfolio value to customers and partners Drive innovation in our Cisco AI/ML compute platforms as a technical advisor and customer advocate during product development lifecycle Be a technical influencer within Cisco and externally in the industry Continuously learn and adapt as you keep pulse on customer challenges and evolving AI/ML use-cases and technologies Deliver on technical white-papers, technical how-to guides and presentations to customers and at Cisco events. Exhibit excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams. Minimum Qualifications8+ years of experience as a technical engineer with configuration of data centers, networking, servers and storage as well as delivering technical white papers, webinars and product demonstrations2+ years of experience configuring AI/ML software Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of GPU accelerators as well as related software, tools and topologies Knowledge of high-speed, lossless Ethernet-based networking architectures, concepts and components.  Detailed understanding of key technologies, trends, use-cases and topologies related to AI/ML.Knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio and businessExperience working with internal and external stakeholders across the pre and post sales processWhy Cisco? #WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco Location:Offsite, San Jose, California, USArea of InterestEngineer - SoftwareCompensation Range165700 USD - 232900 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestSoftware DevelopmentJob Id1428655Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.