Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Experience Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network – even the ones they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues – before they impact end- user experiences.
ThousandEyes is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and beyond, helping customers deploy at scale while also delivering AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco’s leading Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios.
About The Role
The Application Window is expected to close on 1/10/25. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
As a Principal Engineer on the AI Ops team, you will be responsible for building the next-generation routing engine for the Internet using Data Science, Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The size, diversity, and richness of our data are simply unmatched. The Internet is changing fast, and we are too. The objective of this confidential product is to adopt a highly novel and ambitious approach for optimizing networks to better serve applications.
What You’ll Do
You and your team will be designing and implementing large-scale machine learning pipelines. Our technology stack includes Java and Python as well as a wide range of internal tools built on top of Apache Spark, TensorFlow, and other Big Data technologies.
Qualifications
• 12+ years of software development experience
• You'll possess a deep understanding of the intricacies inherent in machine learning systems
• Proficient in crafting machine learning models, this candidate's expertise spans neural networks, decision trees, and other methodologies, translating conceptual ideas into actual solutions
• Fluent in some of these machine learning frameworks such as SKLearn, XGBoost, PyTorch, or Tensorflow, and can leverage code as a strategic tool to shape innovative solutions
• Proficient in Java and/or Python, their skills transform abstract machine learning concepts into robust, efficient, and scalable solutions
• As a strategic leader, you'll excel in making critical technical decisions, shaping roadmaps and visions that drive the success of transformative machine learning projects in application to the Network Assurance Roadmap
• Adept at guiding teams through the orchestration of large, high-impact projects, this candidate consistently delivers successful outcomes
• You'll bring forth a successful track record of navigating the complexities of large-scale production environments, ensuring the seamless integration of machine learning models into internet-scale services
• Proficient in harmonizing the efforts of cross-functional teams, including researchers, data scientists, and machine learning infrastructure teams, they create synergy between business goals and technology innovation
• Mastering the entire lifecycle of machine learning, from conceptualization and development to deployment and continual refinement
Cisco values the perspectives and skills that emerge from employees with diverse backgrounds. That's why Cisco is expanding the boundaries of discovering top talent by not only focusing on candidates with educational degrees and experience but also placing more emphasis on unlocking potential. We believe that everyone has something to offer and that diverse teams are better equipped to solve problems, innovate, and create a positive impact.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy. We urge you not to prematurely exclude yourself and to apply if you're interested in this work.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.