AI Researcher Leader - Cisco AI Software and Platform Group

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic AI team at an innovative firm focused on advancing Generative AI for networking automation. This role involves producing cutting-edge research that enhances human-computer interaction and model safety. Collaborate with experts in AI and networking, driving impactful projects that influence the future of technology. Be part of a culture that values creativity and community, where your contributions will help shape the digital future. If you are passionate about AI and eager to tackle unique challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in Computer Science with relevant research experience.
• Experience with Machine Learning frameworks and Generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Produce research advances in Generative AI for networking automation.
• Publish papers and organize workshops in the global research community.

Skills

Machine Learning Models (MLMs)

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hugging Face

Generative AI

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Master's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

AI Researcher Leader – Cisco AI Software and Platform Group

Location: San Jose, California, US

Alternate Locations: San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA

Area of Interest: Security

Compensation Range: $207,700 - $264,000 USD

Job Type: Professional

Technology Interest: AI or Artificial Intelligence

Job ID: 1441437

Why You’ll Love Cisco

Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to build dynamic solutions that have real-world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part of a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired.

Who We Are

Cisco’s AI Research team comprises AI research scientists, data scientists, and network engineers with subject matter expertise who collaborate on both basic and applied research projects. We are motivated by tackling unique research challenges that arise when connecting people and devices on a global scale.

Who You’ll Work With

You will join a newly formed, dynamic AI team as a core member, with the opportunity to influence the culture and direction of the growing team. Our team includes AI experts and networking domain specialists who work together and learn from each other. We collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and strategists with deep AI and distributed systems expertise.

What You’ll Do

Your primary role is to produce research advances in Generative AI that enhance models or agents for networking automation, human-computer interaction, model safety, or other strategic areas. You will research building domain-specific foundational representations relevant to networking that provide differentiative value across diverse applications. You will also be a thought leader in the global research community through publishing papers, giving talks, and organizing workshops.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a relevant technical field with 2+ years of industry or academic research experience, or a Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience and at least 3 publications in top AI venues (e.g., ACL, EMNLP, ICLR, ICML, NAACL, NeurIPS)
• Experience working with Machine Learning Models (MLMs) and familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, or equivalents

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving research projects within industry or academia
• Interest in representation learning and problem-specific properties
• Experience in building and fine-tuning foundation models including LLMs and multi-modal models
• Ability to stay at the forefront of generative AI, LLMs, and multi-modal models and apply these to business problems
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in an industrial research lab (full-time, internship, sabbatical, etc.)

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future. Our technology ensures data travels securely at light speed, impacting healthcare, education, business, and remote connectivity worldwide. We foster an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, supports community initiatives, and encourages individuality. Join us and be part of a team that values your unique contributions and passion for technology.