AI Machine Learning Engineer II (Full Time) United States

Cisco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering team at a forward-thinking company, where you'll develop innovative AI/ML solutions. This role involves creating applications based on cutting-edge generative models, ensuring they meet business needs while optimizing for performance and reliability. Collaborate with various teams to deliver impactful products and engage in red teaming activities to validate robustness. If you're eager to learn, adopt new technologies, and coach fellow engineers, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in a culture that values creativity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience or recent graduates in relevant fields.
• Proficiency in Python or Go and knowledge of machine learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement applications based on generative AI models.
• Optimize AI applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

Python

Go

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Machine Learning Frameworks

Data Science Tools

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Data Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

Scikit-learn

Google AI Platform

AWS

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Who You'll Work With

You will join a dynamic engineering team, building AI/ML solutions and collaborating closely with various teams, including platform, security, release engineering, and support, to deliver the product. You will also contribute to ensuring the product's smooth operation.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing applications based on generative large language models, such as GPT-4, Claude, Llama, and their derivatives, ensuring they meet business requirements. Your duties will include optimizing these generative AI applications for performance, scalability, and reliability. You will engage in red teaming activities to validate robustness and precision. Staying up-to-date with AI and machine learning advancements and suggesting new technology integrations will be expected. Additionally, you will design and develop APIs for AI model interactions and address issues arising from AI applications.

Who You Are

You are a lifelong learner, eager to adopt new tools and technologies. You value building strong relationships with colleagues and take pride in coaching and mentoring engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduate or upcoming graduate of a technical degree or certification program from a technical boot camp, apprenticeship, community college, or 4-year university.
2. Open to 0-3 years of relevant experience or recent graduates, or those in the final year of a Master's program in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields, or holders of equivalent certifications.
3. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Go.
4. Knowledge of machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and model training and optimization platforms.
5. Familiarity with data science tools like Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn.
6. Proficiency in Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with cloud platforms such as Google AI Platform or AWS.
2. In-depth knowledge of machine learning algorithms, including generative models.
3. Understanding of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
4. Competence in Go/Java, especially for backend development and data science application integration.
5. Coursework, research, publications, or industry experience in machine learning, generative AI, and time series analytics.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital transformation and help our customers implement change. Though known for hardware, we are also a software, security, and network innovation company. We invented adaptive, predictive, learning, and protective networks—no other company does what we do.

“Digital Transformation” is more than a buzz phrase; it requires a culture of innovation, creativity, and learning from failure. We focus on giving our best, taking accountability, boldness, and valuing diversity and equality.

Colorful hair, tattoos, polka dots, or being a pop culture geek? We celebrate individuality. If you are passionate about technology and making a difference, join us!