Solutions Engineer

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Minato, Osaka, JPN
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Leads technical presales and strategy for Cisco service provider routing, optical networking, Routed Optical Networking, and automation solutions in Japan. Designs scalable network architectures, leads customer workshops, RFP/RFI responses, executive presentations, PoCs, and technical validations. Partners with sales, engineering, customers, and channel partners; communicates customer requirements to product teams; develops ROI/TCO analyses; enables internal and external stakeholders; and mentors systems engineering colleagues.
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インターネット/大規模インフラストラクチャ ソリューションエンジニア
職務概要

Internet and Mass-Scale Infrastructure(I&MI)領域のSenior Solution Engineerとして、日本市場におけるCiscoのサービスプロバイダー向けルーティング、光ネットワーキング、およびネットワーク自動化ソリューションに関する、技術面でのリード役および信頼されるアドバイザーを担っていただきます。


東京を拠点とし、柔軟なハイブリッド勤務が可能な環境で、Account Executive(AE)、お客様の技術部門のリーダー、Ciscoのエンジニアリング部門と緊密に連携しながら、ネットワークアーキテクチャ戦略の策定、複雑なソリューション設計、PoC(Proof of Concept)の実施、および重要顧客案件における技術的な受注の獲得を推進します。


本ポジションで成功するためには、大規模ネットワークに関する深い専門知識に加え、お客様が抱える複雑な課題を魅力的かつ実現可能な技術アーキテクチャへと落とし込む能力が求められます。また、お客様のエンジニアリングチーム、パートナー、CiscoのグローバルBusiness Unit(BU)など、社内外の関係者との協調関係を構築することも重要です。

高いモチベーション、技術的な厳密さを持ち、戦略的なアーキテクチャ議論と実機・実環境での技術検証の双方に対応できる方を求めています。


主な職務内容
技術プリセールスおよび戦略をリード

日本のI&MI市場において、サービスプロバイダー向けルーティング、光ネットワーク、Routed Optical Networking(RON)、ネットワーク自動化領域のリードSolution Engineerとして活動します。


エンドツーエンドのソリューションを設計

Tier-1サービスプロバイダー、Cloud/Webscale、大手企業、公共セクターのお客様向けに、拡張性、耐障害性、電力効率に優れた次世代ネットワークアーキテクチャを設計します。


技術的な受注(Technical Win)を推進

お客様との技術的なディスカッション、アーキテクチャワークショップ、RFP/RFIへの技術回答、エグゼクティブ向けプレゼンテーションなどをリードし、技術面での案件クロージングおよび競合との差別化を実現します。


高付加価値なPoC・技術検証を実行

Ciscoのハードウェア、ソフトウェア、ネットワーク自動化機能を実証するため、PoC、顧客ラボでの評価、ソリューションデモンストレーションの計画・設計・リードを行います。


部門横断で協業

Account Executive(AE)、Client Director、Solution Architect、CX(Customer Experience)、Channel Partner、Marketingなどと密接に連携し、案件パイプラインの構築とビジネス成長の加速に貢献します。


お客様とCisco Engineeringの橋渡し

日本のお客様の技術面での要望・意見をグローバルのProduct ManagementおよびEngineering(BU)へ伝える技術面での代表者として活動します。

将来の製品ロードマップ、機能要件、ハードウェアのイノベーションに対して、お客様のフィードバックを反映させる役割も担います。


ビジネス価値・TCO分析を推進

Ciscoの大規模ネットワーク向け技術、例えば以下のような技術がもたらすビジネス面・運用面での効果を、ROI/TCO分析やアーキテクチャ比較を通じて説明・提案します。

  • Cisco Silicon One
  • 800GEの高密度化
  • SRv6
  • Telemetry
  • 電力効率

イノベーションの啓蒙・技術展開

社内の営業チーム、パートナーエンジニア、お客様の技術コミュニティに対して、技術トレーニング、ホワイトペーパー、ベストプラクティスの共有などを行います。


チームの育成・能力向上

日本のSystems Engineering組織全体のエンジニアリングメンバーに対し、技術的なメンタリング、コーチング、ピアレビューを行い、チーム全体の技術力向上に貢献します。


応募要件
学歴

コンピュータサイエンス、電気・電子工学、情報システムなどの学士または修士号、またはそれに相当する実務経験。


経験

8年以上の技術プリセールスエンジニア、システムエンジニア、またはネットワークアーキテクトとしての経験。

特に、サービスプロバイダーまたは大規模インフラストラクチャ環境における実績が求められます。


コア・ルーティング/アーキテクチャに関する専門知識

サービスプロバイダー向けのルーティングプロトコルおよび技術について、高度な技術知識を有していること。


具体的には以下:

  • BGP
  • IS-IS / OSPF
  • MPLS
  • Segment Routing / SRv6
  • SR-TE
  • EVPN
  • Multicast
  • QoS
  • High Availability

また、大規模ルーティングプラットフォームについて、強いアーキテクチャ理解を有すること。

  • Cisco 8000
  • ASR 9000
  • NCS 5500 / 540 / 560 / 5700シリーズ
  • Cisco Silicon One

光ネットワーク/Routed Optical Networking(RON)

高速光通信技術について十分な知識を有していること。

  • 400G / 800G
  • Coherent Pluggables
  • ZR / ZR+
  • IPoDWDM
  • Routed Optical Networking(RON)アーキテクチャ

自動化/プログラマビリティ

ネットワーク自動化、Telemetry、プログラマビリティに関する実務経験。

以下の技術・フレームワークの経験が望まれます。

  • Cisco Crosswork
  • YANG
  • NETCONF / RESTCONF
  • gNMI
  • Python
  • Linux
  • Ansible
  • API連携

資格(歓迎)

CCIE(Service ProviderまたはEnterprise Infrastructure)、または同等レベルの業界認定資格・専門知識。


コミュニケーション/語学力

日本語:ネイティブまたはビジネスレベル

お客様のC-level/経営層やエンジニア向けのプレゼンテーション、技術ワークショップ、パートナーとのディスカッションを日本語で実施できること。

英語:ビジネスレベル

グローバルのProduct Management、Engineeringチームとの直接的な連携、および英語の技術ドキュメントへの対応ができること。


仕事のスタイル

自律的に行動でき、高い分析力・問題解決能力を持つこと。

また、コンサルティング型のプレゼンテーション能力を有し、お客様・パートナーとのミーティングに必要に応じて出張できること。


求める人物像Trusted Advisor(信頼されるアドバイザー)

お客様のアーキテクトやリーダーに対して高い技術的信頼性を確立し、お客様が抱える技術面・ビジネス面の課題を注意深く理解したうえで、現実的かつ将来を見据えたアーキテクチャを提案できる方。


技術への探究心と継続的な学習

ネットワーク技術の最新動向、クラウドアーキテクチャ、オープンネットワーキングなどの最新技術を継続的に学び、常に最先端の知識を追求することに情熱を持っている方。


オープンで信頼される人

相手の意図を前向きに捉え、敬意を持って透明性の高いコミュニケーションを行い、社内外で長期的な技術関係を構築できる方。


成果と品質を重視

技術的な卓越性に誇りを持ち、堅牢でスケーラブル、かつお客様の期待を上回るように最適化されたアーキテクチャを提案できる方。


責任感と主体性

技術戦略について全面的にオーナーシップを持ち、お客様、パートナー、社内ステークホルダーに対するコミットメントを確実に遂行できる方。


協調型リーダー/メンター

自身の技術的な知見を積極的に共有し、チームメンバーの能力を高めるとともに、協調的なエンジニアリング文化の醸成を主体的に推進できる方。

Internet and Mass-Scale Infrastructure Solution Engineer
Role Overview

As a Senior Solution Engineer for Internet and Mass-Scale Infrastructure (I&MI), you will serve as the lead technical authority and trusted advisor for Cisco's Service Provider routing, optical networking, and automation solutions across Japan. Based in Tokyo with hybrid work flexibility, you will partner closely with Account Executives (AEs), customer technical leaders, and Cisco Engineering to drive architectural strategy, lead complex solution design, execute proofs of concept (PoCs), and secure the technical win on high-impact customer engagements.

Your success will be driven by your deep domain expertise in mass-scale networking, your ability to translate complex customer challenges into compelling technical architectures, and the collaborative relationships you cultivate across customer engineering teams, partners, and Cisco’s global Business Units. This position requires an individual who is highly motivated, technically rigorous, and equally adept at strategic architectural discussions and hands-on technical validation.

You will:
  • Lead Technical Pre-Sales & Strategy: Act as the lead Solution Engineer for Service Provider routing, optics, Routed Optical Networking (RON), and network automation across the Japan I&MI market.
  • Architect End-to-End Solutions: Design scalable, resilient, and power-efficient next-generation network architectures for Tier-1 Service Providers, Cloud/Webscale, Large Enterprise, and Public Sector customers.
  • Drive the Technical Win: Lead technical customer engagements, architectural workshops, RFP/RFI technical responses, and executive presentations to secure technical closure and competitive differentiation.
  • Execute High-Value PoCs & Validations: Plan, design, and lead Proofs of Concept (PoCs), customer lab evaluations, and solution demonstrations showcasing Cisco's hardware, software, and automation capabilities.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner seamlessly with Account Executives (AEs), Client Directors, Solution Architects, CX (Customer Experience), Channel Partners, and Marketing to build pipeline and accelerate business growth.
  • Bridge Customers and Cisco Engineering: Serve as the technical voice of Japan customers back to global Product Management and Engineering (BU), influencing future product roadmaps, feature requirements, and hardware innovations.
  • Champion Business Value & TCO Analysis: Articulate the business and operational impact of Cisco’s mass-scale technologies (e.g., Cisco Silicon One, 800GE density, SRv6, telemetry, and power efficiency) through ROI/TCO modeling and architecture comparisons.
  • Evangelize Innovation & Enablement: Deliver technical enablement, whitepapers, and best-practice sharing to internal sales teams, partner engineers, and customer technical communities.
  • Mentor & Elevate the Team: Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and peer reviews for engineering colleagues across the broader Japan Systems Engineering organization.
You have:
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience: 8+ years of technical pre-sales engineering, systems engineering, or network architecture experience, with a proven track record in Service Provider or mass-scale infrastructure environments.
  • Core Routing & Architecture Expertise:Deep technical mastery of Service Provider routing protocols and technologies (BGP, IS-IS/OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing / SRv6, SR-TE, EVPN, Multicast, QoS, and High Availability).Strong architectural understanding of mass-scale routing platforms (Cisco 8000, ASR 9000, NCS 5500/540/560/5700 series, and Cisco Silicon One).
  • Optics & Routed Optical Networking (RON): Solid understanding of high-speed optics (400G/800G, coherent pluggables, ZR/ZR+) and IPoDWDM / Routed Optical Networking architectures.
  • Automation & Programmability: Practical experience with network automation, telemetry, and programmability frameworks (Cisco Crosswork, YANG, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, Python, Linux, Ansible, and API integrations).
  • Certifications (Preferred): CCIE (Service Provider or Enterprise Infrastructure) or equivalent industry certification/expertise.
  • Communication & Language Skills:Native or business-level fluency in Japanese (for customer C-level and engineering presentations, technical workshops, and partner discussions).Business-level fluency in English (for direct collaboration with global Product Management, Engineering teams, and technical documentation).
  • Work Style: Self-starter with strong analytical problem-solving skills, consultative presentation ability, and willingness to travel as required for customer and partner meetings.
You are:
  • Trusted Advisor: You establish deep technical credibility with customer architects and leadership, listening attentively to their technical and business pain points and proposing pragmatic, future-proof architectures.
  • Technically Curious & Continuous Learner: You have a passion for staying on the cutting edge of networking innovations, cloud architectures, and open networking paradigms.
  • Open and Trustworthy: You assume positive intent, communicate transparently with respect, and build enduring technical relationships internally and externally.
  • Outcome & Quality Driven: You take pride in technical excellence, ensuring that proposed architectures are robust, scalable, and tailored to exceed customer expectations.
  • Accountable & Proactive: You take full ownership of the technical strategy and deliver on commitments to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborative Leader & Mentor: You generously share technical insights, elevate team capabilities, and actively foster a collaborative engineering culture
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. 

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in technical presales engineering, systems engineering, or network architecture
  • Experience in service provider or mass-scale infrastructure environments
  • Advanced knowledge of BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing, SRv6, SR-TE, EVPN, Multicast, QoS, and high availability
  • Strong architectural understanding of large-scale routing platforms
  • Knowledge of 400G/800G optics, coherent pluggables, ZR/ZR+, IPoDWDM, and Routed Optical Networking
  • Practical experience with network automation, telemetry, and programmability
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical/electronic engineering, information systems, or equivalent practical experience
  • Native or business-level Japanese proficiency
  • Business-level English proficiency
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, consultative presentation, and customer-facing communication skills
  • Willingness to travel for customer and partner meetings
  • CCIE Service Provider or Enterprise Infrastructure certification, or equivalent expertise

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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