AI Researcher - Efficiency Engineer, Hybrid

Cisco

Remote Hybrid Actively hiring Verified listing
San Jose, CA · North Carolina · Remote, USA Posted 10 days ago $212,300–$275,800 / year
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TL;DR

As an AI Ops Engineer at Cisco’s AI and Automation portfolio in San Jose or North Carolina, you will join a dynamic team responsible for the Circuit platform, which powers productivity and process automation for over 80,000 monthly users. Your role involves conducting applied research to implement new AI techniques, fine-tuning large language models (LLMs), and integrating advanced AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to optimize performance and security. You will build scalable features within the Circuit platform using Agentic AI, monitor the AI landscape for emerging technologies, and lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality design features from concept to production. This position requires expertise in AI/ML technologies, software development, and a strong background in evaluating technical trade-offs regarding cost, quality, and performance.

Skills

Python LLMs AI/ML Agentic AI GitHub Copilot Cursor Claude Code MLOps Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana Design Thinking Terraform AWS PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Conduct applied research to evaluate and implement new AI techniques for cost and performance optimization.
  • Fine-tune open-source LLMs with defined goal metrics and compare them with industry models.
  • Build and integrate AI agents within the Circuit platform to drive process automation.
  • Use Agentic AI to modernize existing features in the Circuit platform.
  • Continuously monitor the AI landscape to prioritize new models from vendors.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in Computer Science, AI/ML.
  • Proven experience conducting applied research and integrating new AI/ML technologies to solve complex problems.
  • Solid knowledge of LLMs, model fine-tuning, and their application in production environments.
  • Demonstrated software development skills for building scalable features using AI-assisted coding tools.
  • Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate technical trade-offs regarding cost, quality, and performance.

Market check

Salary context

This $212,300–$275,800 range sits above 70% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$170,400–$255,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000–$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Cisco

Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 103 roles with salary data.

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