Leader, Network Experiences & AI Apply (https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/Login?projectId=1442275) + Location:San Jose, California, US + Alternate LocationHybrid + Area of InterestEngineer - Network + Compensation Range191400 USD - 281400 USD + Job TypeProfessional + Technology Interest*None + Job Id1442275 Leader, Network Experiences & AI **What You’ll Do** As the Leader of Network Experiences and AI, you will redefine how networks are designed, managed, and optimized by leveraging cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies. In this role, you will lead the technical marketing strategy for Cisco’s Catalyst 9000 hardware and software portfolio, delivering innovative solutions that harness AI to create unparalleled network experiences. Your focus will be on empowering customers and partners through AI-driven insights, automation, and capabilities, while driving sales enablement and go-to-market strategies for campus switching products. You will lead a team of Technical Marketing Engineers (TMEs) in delivering transformative solutions, seamlessly integrating AI into Cisco’s networking portfolio. By combining technical expertise, market intelligence, and AI innovations, you will shape the future of network operations and customer experiences. **Key Responsibilities** + AI-Driven Innovation: Leverage AI tools and technologies to drive the evolution of Catalyst 9000 products, creating smarter, more adaptive network solutions that anticipate and meet customer needs. + Enhance Network Experiences: Integrate AI-powered capabilities into networking solutions to optimize performance, enhance security, and deliver proactive insights for customers. + AI-Focused Technical Advocacy: Demonstrate and present AI-enabled features in Catalyst 9000 products to sales teams, customers, and partners at events, conferences, and Executive Briefing Centers (EBCs). + Content Creation with AI: Develop technical documents, presentations, and use cases that showcase the practical application of AI tools in network design and management. + Support Sales and Customers with AI Expertise: Provide technical guidance and AI-driven solutions through the TME team, ensuring field sales teams and customers can fully leverage AI capabilities. + Transform Customer Outcomes: Spearhead initiatives to deliver intelligent, AI-enhanced customer experiences, enabling dynamic, data-driven solutions that adapt to changing environments. + AI-Supported Secure Network Design: Promote AI-based architectures for secure, software-defined enterprise networks, focusing on segmentation, automation, and threat detection. + Collaborate Across Business Units: Work across organizational silos to align AI-driven product development and market strategies, ensuring cohesive innovation and execution. + Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and inspire a team of TMEs, fostering a culture of creativity, AI innovation, and customer-centricity. + Market and AI Insights: Analyze trends in AI, networking, and market demands to inform product strategy and uncover disruptive opportunities enabled by machine learning and automation. + Engage Key Customers: Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, positioning Catalyst 9000 and its AI capabilities as the leader in intelligent switching solutions. **Who You’ll Work With** You will collaborate with the Senior Director of Product Management and Technical Marketing for Enterprise Switching, as well as cross-functional teams from engineering, sales, and marketing. Your role will require close alignment with AI experts, product teams, and industry stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of AI tools into network solutions that transform the customer experience. **Who You Are** You are a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and innovation, with a passion for leveraging AI tools to drive the next evolution of network experiences. With a deep technical and business understanding, you are skilled at translating AI capabilities into practical, customer-centric solutions. 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