Senior Principal Machine Learning Engineer-AI (FULLY REMOTE)

Cisco; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Applied Scientist to lead AI/ML initiatives that enhance product capabilities in cybersecurity and observability. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior members, and driving the development lifecycle from ideation to production. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in AI technologies, including deep learning and natural language processing, and will be committed to leveraging cutting-edge research to solve complex business challenges. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in delivering impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in AI product development with a PhD or 15+ years with an MS.
• Strong knowledge of ML frameworks and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of AI/ML models for cybersecurity and observability.
• Mentor junior team members and guide technical discussions.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing

Generative AI

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Join us as we pursue our disruptive new vision to make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. We are a company filled with people who are passionate about our product and seek to deliver the best experience for our customers. At Splunk, we’re committed to our work, customers, having fun and most importantly to each other’s success. Learn more about Splunk careers and how you can become a part of our journey!

Role:

As the Senior Principal Applied Scientist in the Artificial Intelligence group, you will be a key player in defining and executing the technical roadmap for the team, as we develop the core AI/ML capabilities to power the entire Splunk product portfolio and help our customers to drive their journey to digital resiliency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior team members, and help drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle from ideation to production.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of core AI/ML models and algorithms that drive our product’s key use cases in the cybersecurity and observability domains.
2. Collaborate with product managers to translate the business and product requirements into concrete objectives for our technology roadmap.
3. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to ensure the development of their skills.
4. Actively participate in cross-functional discussions and strategic decisions related to AI research directions and product roadmaps.
5. Collaborate with fellow technical leaders to ensure the successful and timely delivery of AI/ML models and service integration.
6. Stay up to date with the latest research and developments in the field of AI/ML, and ensure that these advancements are properly incorporated into our technology roadmap.
7. Develop production code and advocate for the best coding and engineering practices.
8. Participate in project planning, review, and retrospective sessions.
9. Identify and mitigate risks in our plans and executions, especially at the intersection of business and engineering.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. PhD in Computer Science or a related field with at least 10 years of experience OR MS in Computer Science or related field with at least 15 years of industry experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in leading impactful AI product development at scale.
3. Deep understanding of ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and programming languages commonly used in AI research.
4. In-depth knowledge and proven track record in AI/ML technology, including deep learning, time series modeling, natural language processing, and unsupervised learning.
5. In-depth knowledge and proven track record in Generative AI technology and Large Language Models (LLM).
6. Experience developing large-scale, complex models and deploying them in production systems.
7. Experience in large-scale data processing and parallel computing – GPU, multi-GPU and distributed training.
8. Commitment to staying up-to-date with the field and applying academic advances to solve complex business problems, and bringing them into production.
9. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions that address real-world challenges.
10. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
11. Experience in mentoring and guiding junior researchers or team members.
12. Experience in the Cybersecurity and/or Observability industry is preferred.

Splunk, a Cisco company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.