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Cisco · 1 month ago

AI Machine Learning Engineer I (Intern) - United States

San Jose, California, US

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$44K/yr - $185K/yr

Cisco is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. The role involves collaborating with an engineering team to develop and implement innovative AI applications, focusing on optimizing neural networks and ensuring high-impact products are delivered effectively.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Dive into the development and implementation of innovative generative AI applications using the latest large language models—think GPT-4, Claude, Llama, and beyond!

Take on the challenge of optimizing neural networks for natural language processing and machine perception, drawing on a toolkit that includes convolutional and transformer-based models, student-teacher frameworks, distillation, and generative adversarial networks (GANs)

Work alongside talented engineers and cross-functional teams to gather and prep data, design custom layers, and automate model deployment

Experimentation with new technologies and ongoing learning are always encouraged

Production-ready code, robust testing, and creative problem-solving all play a part in bringing innovative AI solutions to life

Qualification

PythonAI/LLM developmentNatural Language ProcessingCloud-native solutionsData pipeline designAI librariesRobust testingCollaborationCreative problem-solving

Required

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

Previous experience with model building, AI/LLM development, and programming in Python, SQL, or Go, including the use of common AI libraries, in an academic, project, or professional capacity

Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship

Preferred

Experience with cloud-native solutions, Docker container orchestration, or modern rapid deployment platforms

Knowledge of data pipeline design, tools, and maintenance

Exposure to AI security, cybersecurity, or AI validation techniques (e.g., Guardrail)

Familiarity with MCP/Agent workflows or supply chain processes

Experience contributing to AI-focused platforms or open tools (e.g., AI Defense Open Tools Portal, AI-SPM), data science toolkits such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, or Scikit-learn, and an understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts

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, plus 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 determined by Cisco

16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

Flexible vacation time off program

80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter

Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

Company

Cisco

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Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.

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