Cisco

Distinguished AI Engineer (Hybrid)

Cisco$342K — $433K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 17 years or Master's plus 14 years or PhD plus 10 years in related field.
  • Expertise in AI/ML technologies such as deep learning and natural language processing.
  • Experience with Generative AI technology and Large Language Models (LLM).
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale AI product development.
  • Experience with deploying complex models in production environments.
  • Knowledge of large-scale data processing and distributed computing techniques.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to different audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Define the AI/ML technical vision and strategy for the product portfolio.
  • Drive the AI technology roadmap with modern innovations.
  • Collaborate with leadership to enhance AI technology awareness and adoption.
  • Influence key collaborators across the organization to achieve alignment.
  • Mentor cross-functional teams and promote engineering excellence.
  • Ensure timely delivery of AI/ML models and services through collaboration.
  • Identify and address risks at the intersection of business and engineering.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement with onsite and remote options.
  • Strong commitment to professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/28/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is a hybrid role, requiring the employee to work both onsite and remotely. Candidates should be comfortable with a flexible work arrangement that balances in-office collaboration and remote work. Specific onsite days and remote days will be coordinated with the team and manager.

Your Impact
  • Define and evolve the technical vision and strategy for AI/ML capabilities across our product portfolio!
  • Shape and drive our AI technology roadmap with modern innovations to deliver best-in-class AI solutions to our customers!
  • Work with the leadership team to build awareness and alignment to accelerate the rollout and adoption of AI technologies.
  • Effectively connect with and influence key collaborators across the enterprise, at all levels of the organization.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the cross-functional team and promote a culture of engineering excellence.
  • Collaborate with fellow technical leaders to ensure the successful and timely delivery of AI/ML models and service integration.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in our plans and executions, especially at the intersection of business and engineering.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors + 17 years of related experience, or Masters + 14 years of related experience, or PhD + 10 years of related experience
  • In-depth knowledge and consistent track record in AI/ML technology, including deep learning, time series modeling, natural language processing, and unsupervised learning.
  • In-depth knowledge and proven track record in Generative AI technology and Large Language Models (LLM).
  • Demonstrated experience in leading impactful AI product development at scale.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing large-scale, complex models and deploying them in production systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in large-scale data processing and parallel computing - GPU, multi-GPU and distributed training.
  • Demonstrated experience in building strong internal and external partnerships.
  • Commitment to staying up-to-date with the field and applying academic advances to solve complex business problems, and bringing them into production.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions that address real-world challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience in mentoring and guiding junior researchers or team members.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the Cybersecurity and/or Observability industry is preferred.

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