Cisco · 2 weeks ago
Machine Learning Engineer (Hybrid)
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$160K/yr - $208K/yr
3+ years expCisco is shaping the future of enterprise AI by building an AI Platform Team focused on next-generation AI solutions. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will be responsible for ML model development, including training and evaluation of language models, algorithm development, and experimentation with emerging technologies.
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Responsibilities
Model Training, and Evaluation: This encompasses the complete cycle of training, fine-tuning, and validating language models. You will be designing and adapting LLMs for use in virtual assistants, automated chatbots, content recommendation systems, etc. You will come up with evaluations for the solutions and iterate on improvements
Algorithm Development for Enhanced Language Understanding: Focusing on the development or refinement of algorithms to improve the efficiency and accuracy of language models and understanding and generation tasks
Experimentation with Emerging Technologies and Methods: Actively exploring new technologies and methodologies in language model development, including experimental frameworks and software tools
Qualification
Required
BA/BS with 3+ years or MS in machine learning, proven project portfolio
Strong background in ML engineering, deep learning, and statistical modeling; experience building scalable ML solutions
In-depth knowledge of Transformer-based architectures (e.g., GPT) and training/fine-tuning large-scale models; exposure to Agentic frameworks
Data preprocessing (tokenization, stemming, lemmatization), handling ambiguity and context, and transfer learning for domain/language adaptation
Skilled in data annotation strategies and model evaluation with appropriate metrics (LLM as judges, RAG and Agent evaluations and so on)
Experience deploying LLMs to production with efficiency, reliability, and scalability
Applied LLMs in chatbots, content generation, semantic search, and related use cases
Preferred
Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Computational Linguistics or a related field
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain sophisticated concepts to non-technical partners
Proven experience to work collaboratively in multi-functional teams
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Company
Cisco
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