The application window has been extended to 2/26/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. (This is a hybrid role working onsite 2 days a week in the San Jose or San Francisco office; however, remote candidates will be considered.) Meet the Team Robust Intelligence's mission is to secure the AI transformation. The Robust Intelligence team joined Cisco through acquisition in fall 2024 to lead research and development of security and AI at Cisco. The team has deep expertise in AI and security and is an active contributor to cutting-edge research and standards on AI and security. At Cisco, our mission is to build AI security at Cisco scale as well as lead the next generation of AI infrastructure for disruptive security products across Cisco. About Robust Intelligence Robust Intelligence pioneered the category of AI security and created the first platform for securing AI applications from supply chain, model vulnerabilities, and real-time attacks. Funded by Sequoia and Tiger Global, Robust Intelligence customers include the world's largest banking and financial institutions, HR and payroll services, fintech and financial software, technology and consumer electronics, insurance, consulting, travel, data centers and cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity as well as government agencies. The company was acquired by Cisco in 2024. Your Impact As a Senior AI Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing AI security solutions at Cisco. This role offers the exciting opportunity to collaborate with a team of experts and contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of AI security. As a team, we push the frontiers of AI security through a diverse set of workstreams: • Lead projects with software engineers, data scientists or MLE to build novel algorithms, architect complex systems and build industry leading solutions. • Work with the privacy team at Cisco and product to build data compliance, provenance and governance policies. • Lead cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into Cisco's security products. • Influence Leadership and Product on building the next generation solutions, establishing long-term strategic vision and forging new technological pathways. • You'll have the opportunity to contribute to our overall machine learning and software development culture as a leader in the org. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience or Master’s degree with 4 years of experience or PhD with 2 years of experience in Computer Science or related field • Minimum of 5 years of experience in AI model development or Software development • Experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g. Go, Python, etc.) • Experience with Machine learning, Statistical data analysis, Math or software development on distributed systems. Preferred Qualifications: • An attitude of hands-on learning and constant experimentation to decompose and understand problem areas, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Comfortable with fast iterative style development in an environment that requires autonomous thinking, risk taking and bias for action. • Understanding the latest GenAI technologies and creative prompting. Comfortable with traditional ML frameworks like pytorch and TensorFlow, or containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) • Hands on experience with model developing, data processing, or model hosting platforms and services, such as AWS SageMaker, Kubeflow, Hugging Face, KServe. • Ability to lead a project with multiple engineers, handle scoping, design, excution and maintenance. #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! 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