AI Researcher

Cisco Seattle, WA $250,200 - $325,000
Full Time Mid Level 3+ years

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About This Role

Join Cisco's Foundation AI team to lead research and development in AI security, designing cutting-edge models and algorithms for security applications. Collaborate with a dedicated team to translate research ideas into groundbreaking AI solutions at Cisco scale.

Responsibilities

  • Track and analyze emerging AI systems, focusing on applications and environments related to security and safety
  • Develop a platform for AI data training, fine tuning, evaluation, and other AI related needs
  • Develop and train AI reasoning models for security applications
  • Develop agentic models with the aim of automating security testing
  • Author blog posts, white papers, or research papers related to emerging threats in AI security
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams of researchers and engineers to translate research ideas into product features
  • Contribute to the overall machine learning culture as an early member of the team

Requirements

  • Experience in AI, machine learning, and deep learning technologies
  • Experience with generic programming languages such as Python
  • Experience in developing AI infrastructure including model training, fine tuning, evaluating and productizing cutting-edge AI models
  • Experience reading academic papers on AI/ML and security and translating to prototype systems

Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Computer Science or related field, Master's with related experience, or Bachelor's with related experience
  • 3+ years of experience with a Ph.D, 7+ years with a Master's, or 10+ years with a Bachelor's in AI, machine learning, and deep learning technologies.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with AI/ML security risks such as data poisoning, privacy attacks, adversarial inputs, and jailbreaks
  • Experience with reinforcement learning and its application in foundation models
  • Experience with fast iterative style development in an environment that requires autonomous thinking, risk taking and bias for action
  • Experience with traditional ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow and ability to use the latest GenAI technologies
  • Experience and strong professional network to attract top AI engineering talent and empowering teams to deliver their best

Skills

Python * Machine Learning * TensorFlow * PyTorch * Generative AI * Deep Learning * Reinforcement learning *

* Required skills

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-term disability coverage
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
4 paid days off for personal wellness
Additional paid time away for critical/emergency family issues
Vision Insurance
Basic life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Sick time off
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid parental leave
Paid Vacation Time
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
Employee grants of Cisco restricted stock units
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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