About this role
Salary: £39,000 - 79,000 per year
Requirements: We are looking for candidates with a technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or STEAM, or a non-traditional background with real-world proof of technical curiosity such as a home lab, certification, or side project.We require fluent English and fluency in the primary language of the country of application.We require legal authorisation to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship.We prefer an AI-native mindset with strong learning agility and a passion for networking and software development, including Java or Python.We prefer candidates who are comfortable using AI to automate and innovate the engineering process.We prefer high emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate a matrix-based organization, influence stakeholders, and collaborate within a hub-based cohort.We prefer analytical resilience and the ability to stay focused and creative when solving sophisticated technical challenges.We prefer confident communicators who can turn complex technologies into clear, persuasive narratives for diverse audiences. Responsibilities: We train alongside a diverse cohort across the EMEA region in a hub-based environment designed to help us master our craft.We collaborate with Cisco Associate Sales Representatives to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes.We build expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud to bridge technical requirements and business value.We learn from industry experts, dedicated coaches, and a mentor who is a CSAP alumnus.We complete immersive bootcamp training and foundational technical skill-building during the first months of the program.We complete three rotational assignments to gain real-world technical sales experience.We transition into a Solutions Engineer role to discover, demonstrate, and design solutions for complex customer challenges.We use advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision-making.We participate in quarterly competency checkpoints to validate skills and potentially fast-track into further technical roles.We join the Global Virtual Engineering team after successful completion of the program and provide software and Solutions Engineering services to customers, partners, and internal sales teams. Technologies: AICloudCiscoJavaMatrixPythonSecuritySupportNetworkSAP More:
We are Cisco, and we are revolutionising how data and infrastructure connect and protect organisations in the AI era and beyond. This is a full-time Associate Solutions Engineer opportunity in the Cisco Sales Associates Program for the United Kingdom, with training in London and a Year 2 location at UK Bedfont Lakes. We offer a 12-month global accelerator built on education, exposure, and experience, with a hub-based, safe-to-fail environment, AI-driven learning, mentorship, industry-standard certifications, and the opportunity to progress into a Solutions Engineer role within our Global Virtual Engineering team. Our culture is collaborative, empathetic, and focused on creating meaningful impact on a global scale.
last updated 36 week of 2026