Lead AI Researcher (Hybrid)
Core
Lead the development of purpose-built large language models to secure and optimize Cisco's proprietary networking, security, data center, and observability infrastructure.
Role type
Lead AI Researcher (Foundation Models)
Builds
Proprietary large language models for networking, security, and observability domains
Domain
Networking, Cybersecurity, Observability, Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
LLM pre-training, dataset curation, tokenization strategy, distributed training (100+ GPUs), PyTorch, TensorFlow, peer-reviewed research publication, machine learning for system-level problems
Preferred skills
Industrial research lab experience, networking/cybersecurity domain expertise, translating research to product features
Technologies
PyTorch, TensorFlow
Responsibilities
Lead development of purpose-built LLMs, drive advanced pre-training initiatives, conduct innovative research in generative AI, collaborate with cross-functional teams, publish research in top-tier AI venues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities