Software Engineer
Core
Design and lead scalable Python backend systems, data pipelines, and complex Agentic AI/LLM systems (LangGraph, RAG) for Cisco's cloud-native platforms.
Role type
Senior IC Machine Learning Engineer (Agentic AI/LLM)
Builds
Scalable backend systems, data pipelines, and production-ready Agentic AI/LLM applications
Domain
Cloud-native infrastructure, Applied AI, Large Language Models
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, Backend Engineering, Distributed Systems, Agentic AI, LLM Applications, LangGraph, RAG Architectures, Token/Latency/Cost Optimization, ETL Optimization, LLM Evaluation/Observability
Preferred skills
Cross-functional Leadership, Strategic Technical Planning, Enterprise Platform Integration, Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Technologies
Python, LangGraph, AWS (S3, SQS, SNS, Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes, LangSmith
Responsibilities
Lead design of scalable Python backend systems and data pipelines; Drive architecture and development of complex Agentic AI/LLM systems; Define strategies for LLM performance and cost optimization; Establish standards for AI/RAG architecture and distributed systems; Lead complex technical issues across teams; Mentor engineers and influence engineering standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
