Software Engineer Data/AI/Intelligent Systems I (Full Time) – United States

## Responsibilities - Building and maintaining key software tools and platforms to enable Cisco’s business groups to leverage AI and data-driven insights for operational excellence and strategic growth. - Developing scalable data pipelines, designing robust analytics platforms, and building infrastructure to support machine learning initiatives. - Solving complex challenges with innovation and attention to detail. - Collaborating with teams focused on developing advanced data pipelines, machine learning infrastructure, and analytics platforms within business groups such as S&TO, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Engineering. ## Requirements - Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelor’s + 0 years of relevant experience. - Proficiency in Python, with a strong understanding of fundamental data structures. - Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. - Familiarity with distributed data processing technologies, including Apache Spark, Hadoop (MapReduce), or Apache Flink. - Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes, for deploying data and machine learning workloads. ## Nice to Have - Hands-on experience with AI/ML. - Familiarity with major cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. - Understanding of distributed systems concepts, including scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, and data consistency, as well as familiarity with distributed computing patterns (e.g., load balancing, consensus algorithms, and inter-service communication). ## Benefits - Employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. - Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. - Employees are eligible for paid time away, including 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, 4 paid days off for personal wellness, 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees, 80 hours of sick time off, and optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer. - For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. - Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary.