Lead Engineer, AI / Machine Learning - Cisco AI Software and Platform

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  • Location:
    Seattle, Washington, US
  • Alternate Location
    San Jose, CA, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    214700 USD - 272900 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    AI or Artificial Intelligence, Software Development
  • Job Id
    1438441

Application window expected to close on 3/31/2025

Who We Are

Cisco’s AI Software and Platform (AISP) organization is one of the company's fastest-growing and most innovative teams, crafting a first-in-class digital experience for our customers and partners everywhere they connect with Cisco. We are at the epicenter of developing modern, cloud-native technologies that allow us to stay agile and adaptable in a constantly evolving market. Pioneers in our field, AISP enables Cisco product teams, customers and partners to maximize value with a simple, unified Cisco AI experience, driving accelerated time to impact. Join us and be a part of this exciting, transformative journey.

Who You Are

As a Technical Leader in the AI/ML area of AISP, you will excel in a fast-paced environment and drive your team to new heights through your passion for next-generation AI. You possess the ability to inspire and motivate your team, leveraging your passion for next-generation AI to push boundaries and achieve exceptional results. Your collaborative approach allows you to work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering an environment where unique and innovative solutions can be evolved to meet customer needs. You will have the opportunity to shape and drive the development of first-class architecture, design, and validation of end-to-end generative AI solutions. Your expertise in keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI and your enthusiasm for sharing this knowledge with your team will be instrumental in driving their growth and success. You will actively explore new technologies through research and idea development, enabling the adoption of innovative AI models using cutting-edge techniques and tools. You will bring a shared commitment to pushing boundaries, adopting innovation, and delivering groundbreaking AI solutions that make a tangible impact.

What You’ll Do

As a lead engineer in a fast-paced environment, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Cisco's AI strategies for the next decade and beyond. In this position, you will lead the development of AI/ML technologies for our products, revolutionizing our industry with groundbreaking AI solutions. Working closely with diverse teams, you will spearhead multi-functional engagements to architect, design, build, validate, deliver, and successfully deploy new products. You will collaborate closely with the AI/ML Product, Data Science Research teams, building AI/ML infrastructures and AI powered networking solutions. Your role will involve effective communication across engineering teams, engaging both technologists and senior business executives. Working in partnership with developers, UX designers, and non-technical partners at Cisco, you will contribute to building the next generation of a unified experience platform.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or experience with 15+ years Software Engineering principles and System Architecture or Master's degree with 8+ years product engineering experience
  • 3+ years experience on AI/ML projects
  • Experience in core ML/AI and deep learning technologies such as, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, Huggin Face, Databricks, and LLM APIs
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience using Containerization tools, such as Docker with a deep understanding of ML/AI application development
  • Experience programming in Go or Python languages

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong personal network across generative AI /ML industry & ecosystem
  • Knowledge of industry trends and business needs to drive technology innovation and execution


Why 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!

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.

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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 

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Message 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 (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

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.

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