Cisco · 1 day ago
AI Software Engineer
San Jose, California, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $255K/yr
3+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. As an AI Software Engineer, you will design and develop products for generative AI adoption, collaborating with multi-functional teams to influence Cisco’s AI roadmap and deliver high-impact solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop end-to-end products that enable the seamless adoption of generative AI for enterprise customers
Research and implement cutting-edge AI technologies, including LLM fine-tuning and RAG pipelines, to create transformative user experiences across various platforms
Collaborate with multi-functional teams of scientists and product managers to build scalable services and system designs that directly influence Cisco’s AI roadmap for the next decade
Publish original research or file patents while seeing your code solve tangible business problems
Help grow a world-class AI team and deliver high-impact solutions that define the future of intelligent networking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, or a related field
3+ years of strong programming experience in Java, C++, or Python
2+ years of recent experience using machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) for model development, tuning, and preprocessing
Experience requiring understanding of LLM infrastructure and optimization strategies
Experience with model building, fine-tuning, and AI/LLM tasks evidenced by a portfolio, code samples, or research documentation
Preferred
5+ years of deep coding experience in developing and delivering complex, distributed, enterprise-class software
Hands-on experience in natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and/or multimodal interaction
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with both technologists and business executives
Proven agility to explore new opportunities and contribute to projects outside of the primary scope of responsibilities
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 determined by Cisco
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
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
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
Eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
10001+ employees
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Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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