Cisco · 3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Product Management - AI Research (Foundation AI - Security)
San Francisco, California, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$337K/yr - $427K/yr
10+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. The Senior Director of AI Product Engineering will define and drive the roadmap for core AI initiatives, collaborating with various teams to ensure the effective integration of Foundation AI into Cisco's security products.
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Responsibilities
Define and evolve Foundation AI’s end-to-end engineering roadmap from foundational model capabilities to integration with Cisco’s security stack and Splunk’s operational workflows
Lead joint engineering initiatives across Splunk and Cisco Security, ensuring that Foundation AI capabilities land seamlessly in production environments
Partner with research and architecture teams to transition experimental technologies into hardened, production-ready systems
Establish technical benchmarks and evaluation methods for performance, robustness, and trustworthiness
Collaborate across data, infrastructure, and product teams to ensure scalability, efficiency, and security in AI systems design
Represent Foundation AI’s technology strategy in executive discussions and cross-organizational planning forums including Splunk-aligned design reviews and security platform working groups
Cultivate a high-performing engineering culture that values scientific curiosity, disciplined execution, and impact
Translate complex research and architectural concepts into actionable engineering plans and measurable achievements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related technical field or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience in product management including leadership, research and engineering strategy within advanced technology organizations
Demonstrated success leading large-scale or distributed system development in the cyber security field, including architecture, road-map definition, delivery, and sustainment
Strong technical understanding of modern AI systems, data pipelines, evaluation frameworks, and deployment environments
Proven experience in driving alignment and execution across multidisciplinary teams, including matrixed collaboration with external product organizations
Preferred
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field focused on systems, reasoning, or secure AI infrastructure
Proven experience at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, including model robustness, threat detection, or data provenance
Deep understanding of AI safety, evaluation methodologies, and engineering guidelines for important systems
Track record of leading multi-functional teams that bridge research, platform architecture, and secure product engineering, especially within large-scale platforms such as Splunk
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
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 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, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
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
Company
Cisco
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