Role: Solutions Engineer (Customer Experience)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
We are looking for a deep technical authority based in Japan to join us as a Customer Experience Solutions Engineer. This isn't just about knowing a product; it’s about being the master of the CCaaS domain. You will be the definitive authority who our customers and internal teams turn to for solving the most sophisticated challenges in the Japanese market. If you are a technologist who thrives on deep technical challenges and wants to be the recognized authority in your field, we want to talk to you!
WHY CISCO?
At Cisco, you aren't just selling software; you are architecting the future of customer engagement. Unlike single-point solutions, Cisco offers a unique ecosystem advantage, integrating best-in-class networking, security, and collaboration tools into a unified CX platform. You will become a trusted advisor, delivering measurable business outcomes for Japan’s most influential organizations.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Customer Experience Solutions Engineer at Cisco in Japan, you will be the technical authority for our CX architecture. You will act as the driving force behind our most impactful sales, demonstrating undeniable expertise and winning the trust of Japan’s largest enterprises through your deep knowledge of CCaaS, AI, WFM and QM. Your mastery will be the key that unlocks our customers' success and delivers tangible business outcomes. You will have a profound strategic impact, serving as the technical architect of digital transformation for Japan’s most influential organizations, directly shaping how they engage with their customers at scale.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Drive Technical Leadership: Champion our technical vision within the CCaaS market by partnering with clients to solve complex challenges. You will lead technical discovery and architect sophisticated proof of values that demonstrate the tangible business value and unique competitive advantage of Cisco’s solutions.
- Master and Promote: Serve as the go-to authority for the Webex Contact Center ecosystem. You will articulate its vision, strategy, and technical details—from omnichannel routing to AI-driven agent assistance—to audiences ranging from engineers to C-suite executives.
- Focus on Customer Outcomes: Partner with customers to understand their unique business goals, designing and validating solutions that deliver measurable success and operational excellence.
- Win as a Team: Partner with Account Managers to provide the critical domain expertise needed to win strategic opportunities. You are the authoritative voice on the account team.
- Mentor and Scale Expertise: Act as a force multiplier, mentoring and enabling the broader SE community in Japan on CCaaS, AI, WFM and QM technologies.
- Influence Product Direction: Serve as a critical feedback loop to Cisco's global engineering and business units. Your real-world insights from the Japanese market will directly influence the roadmap and future of our products.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in a pre-sales engineering or a similar deep technical role
- 5+ years of broad and deep technical knowledge in CCaaS architectures, omnichannel routing, and contact center operational workflows (including on-premises and cloud deployments).
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing solutions that leverage AI for customer engagement (e.g., virtual agents, sentiment analysis, automated self-service optimization).
- Demonstrable experience building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and partners in the Japanese market.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with CRM, WFM and QM solutions is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of automation, APIs, and programmability (JavaScript, Python, REST APIs) within the CCaaS domain.
- Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) with a reputation for technical excellence; experience in public speaking and writing technical content.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCIE Collaboration, Cloud Architecture certifications from AWS/Azure/GCP).
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering or a similar deep technical role
- 5+ years of technical knowledge in CCaaS architectures, omnichannel routing, and contact center workflows
- Experience with on-premises and cloud deployments
- Experience designing and implementing AI-enabled customer engagement solutions
- Experience building customer and partner relationships in the Japanese market
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with CRM, WFM, and QM solutions
- Understanding of automation, APIs, and programmability within the CCaaS domain
- JavaScript, Python, and REST API experience
- Public speaking and technical content writing experience
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCIE Collaboration or AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud architecture certifications
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
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