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Principal Engineer - Cisco AI Software and Platform

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+ Location:Milpitas, California, US

+ Area of InterestEngineer - Software

+ Compensation Range279000 USD - 354600 USD

+ Job TypeProfessional

+ Technology InterestAI or Artificial Intelligence

+ Job Id1446766

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Meet the Team

Cisco’s AI Software and Platform (AISP) organization is one of the company's fastest-growing and most innovative teams, crafting a first-in-class digital experience for our customers and partners everywhere they connect with Cisco. We are at the epicenter of developing modern, cloud-native technologies that allow us to stay agile and adaptable in a constantly evolving market. Pioneers in our field, AISP enables Cisco product teams, customers and partners to maximize value with a simple, unified Cisco AI experience, driving accelerated time to impact. Join us and be a part of this exciting, transformative journey.

Your Impact

As a Principal in the AI/ML area of AISP, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Cisco's AI strategies.

+ Lead the development of cutting-edge AI/ML technologies for Cisco products and solutions.

+ Architect, design, validate, and deploy next-generation generative AI solutions.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI/ML Product and Data Science Research teams, to build AI infrastructures and solutions.

+ Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and foster a culture of innovation.

+ Partner with developers, UX designers, and non-technical stakeholders to create a unified experience platform.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of Software Engineering and System Architecture experience, or Master’s with 12+ years, or Ph.D. with 8+ years.

+ 5+ years of experience working on core AI/ML projects.

+ Expertise in building Generative AI applications using RAG, Finetuning, and Agentic AI.

+ Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools like Docker.

+ Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Go, or Scala.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Strong personal network across the generative AI/ML industry and ecosystem.

+ Deep understanding of industry trends and business needs to drive technology innovation and execution.

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