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Distinguished Engineer

Cisco Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$342,700 to $433,400 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Distinguished Engineer with outstanding technical leadership in the AI/ML area to drive high-priority AI initiatives. You will partner closely with ML Scientists, ML Engineers, and Product Managers to deliver innovations across our product portfolio.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and evolve the technical vision and strategy for AI/ML capabilities across our product portfolio
  • Shape and drive our AI technology roadmap with modern innovations
  • Work with the leadership team to build awareness and alignment to accelerate the rollout and adoption of AI technologies
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the cross-functional team
  • Collaborate with fellow technical leaders to ensure the successful and timely delivery of AI/ML models and service integration
  • Identify and mitigate risks in our plans and executions

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors + 17 years of related experience, or Masters + 14 years of related experience, or PhD + 10 years of related experience
  • In-depth knowledge and consistent track record in AI/ML technology, including deep learning, time series modeling, natural language processing, and unsupervised learning
  • In-depth knowledge and proven track record in Generative AI technology and Large Language Models (LLM)
  • Demonstrated experience in leading impactful AI product development at scale
  • Demonstrated experience in developing large-scale, complex models and deploying them in production systems
  • Demonstrated experience in large-scale data processing and parallel computing – GPU, multi-GPU and distributed training
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

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
  • Paid time away, including 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Salary Range: $342,700.00 to $433,400.00

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