Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- CCIE Certified (Enterprise Infrastructure / Wireless / Security) - MUST
- Whitepaper publication in the networking forum - MUST
- Deep, hands‑on expertise in Cisco Network (Wired / Wireless) OR Cisco Security Products
- (Firewall, ISE and related security portfolio)
- Proven experience working with Cisco TAC on Tier 2 / Tier 3 customer escalations
- Ability to critically review, rate and provide structured, actionable feedback on technical products
- Hands‑on scripting experience (Python, Bash, TCL or similar) for validation, testing and automation
- Familiarity with AI assistants (Claude, Codex) - trainable for strong SMEs as part of onboarding
Roles & Responsibilities
We are looking for Cisco-certified subject matter experts (SMEs) who will operate at the intersection of deep networking / security expertise and applied AI. In this role, you will evaluate AI-generated technical outputs, rate product quality, provide expert feedback, and directly contribute your domain knowledge to strengthen and remediate the underlying AI models. This is a unique opportunity for seasoned Cisco engineers to shape next-generation AI products - we will train qualified SMEs on the AI tooling and depute them into the product engineering pipeline
- Domain Expertise (SME): Serve as an SME across Cisco Network (Wired / Wireless) and/or Cisco Security Products (Firewall, ISE and related security portfolio), providing authoritative technical judgment.
- AI Product Review & Rating: Review and rate AI-developed products and outputs for technical accuracy, completeness and real-world applicability; provide structured, actionable feedback.
- Model Enrichment & Remediation: Contribute domain knowledge to improve the AI model - identify gaps, correct erroneous outputs and drive remediation to continuously raise product quality.
- TAC-Grade Problem Solving: Apply hands‑on troubleshooting experience equivalent to Tier 2 / Tier 3 TAC support, ensuring AI outputs meet escalation-level customer standards.
- Scripting & Automation: Use scripting to validate, test and automate evaluation workflows and reproduce technical scenarios.
- AI-Assisted Engineering: Work with modern AI development assistants such as Claude and Codex to review, generate and refine technical content (training provided).
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, I dentity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Location
San Jose, CA
Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Engineer
ID
435719
Skills
Artificial Intelligence | Product Engineering
Salary Range
$80,000 - $120,000