Principal Engineer – AI

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Analytical and Problem solving, AWS, Azure, Effective communication skills, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Machine learning techniques

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Lead with technical and industry vision and act as a key contributor for our team strategy in the fields of AI
• Lead the design and development of advanced AI systems that address key business challenges and opportunities.
• Define and design AI-based solutions, evaluate technical feasibility and provide estimates on efforts and risks.
• Drive prototypes and MVP architecture and development to deliver innovative features services which are consistent, maintainable, and highly scalable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to define and achieve strategic objectives.
• Mentor and guide a team of AI engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI and machine learning and evaluate the potential impact of new technologies on our products and services.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and maintainability.
• Develop scalable and robust infrastructure to support machine learning models from development through to deployment and monitoring.
• Ensure the ethical use of AI, focusing on fairness, privacy, security, and transparency.
• Communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences and provide thought leadership within the company and at industry events.
• Contribute to the creation of intellectual property through patents, publications, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Minium of 10 years of experience as a Principal Engineer or Senior Technical Leader
• Deep understanding of AI Agentic architectures, LLMs and Reinforcement Learning
• Proven track record of leading development of AI-based products or systems in Networking / Security domain
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ and familiarity with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and machine learning deployment strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex issues.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and lead teams.
• Ability to coach/mentor other engineers and especially early in their career
• Ability to constantly identify, follow and learn cutting-edge technologies, work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD or MS degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning / Mathematics / Data Science or equivalent work experience in a field utilizing the same subject matter

WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.