Software Engineer, AI Platform (FULLY REMOTE)-US Citizenship Required

Cisco; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer in the AI Platform team, where you'll develop innovative AI services that power cutting-edge products. This role blends traditional software engineering with modern cloud infrastructure and machine learning technologies. You will be responsible for building scalable AI systems, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with talented engineers to enhance model serving capabilities. If you are passionate about AI and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in software development with Python and Golang.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AI services in the AI platform.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for ML model deployment.
• Collaborate with ML Engineers to build efficient model serving systems.

Skills

Python

Golang

Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

RESTful APIs

Data Storage Technologies

Monitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)

Version Control (Git)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Prometheus

Grafana

Splunk

Job description

Join us as we pursue our disruptive new vision to make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone via AI. 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 Software Engineer, AI Platform in the Splunk AI Dev Tools team, you will be building services and tools that underlie our AI products and also accelerate our AI developers. This role combines traditional software engineering with modern cloud infrastructure and machine learning technologies. The ideal candidate will help build and maintain scalable AI systems while ensuring robust deployment and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and maintain AI services in our AI platform that powers all our AI products.
2. Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for machine learning model deployment.
3. Architect and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles.
4. Collaborate with ML Engineers and Applied Scientists to build efficient model serving systems.
5. Monitor system performance and implement improvements for scalability.
6. Participate in code reviews and technical documentation.
7. Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions.

Required Qualifications

1. US Citizenship
2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
3. 3+ years of experience in software development using languages such as Python and Golang.
4. Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
5. Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
6. Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar).
7. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
8. Understanding of RESTful APIs.
9. Knowledge of data storage technologies including cloud object stores (e.g. S3), databases (e.g. PostgreSQL), vector databases.
10. Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk).
11. Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
2. Understanding of ML deployment patterns and model serving.
3. Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools.
4. Experience with automated testing and quality assurance.
5. Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments.

Soft Skills

1. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication.
3. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
4. Strong documentation skills.
5. Proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
6. Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.

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.