Machine Learning Engineering Technical Leader
Core
Designing innovative algorithms and neural network architectures for NLP, machine perception, and Generative AI to power Cisco's products.
Role type
Senior IC machine learning engineering technical leader
Builds
Scalable, production-ready machine learning solutions for Cisco's product portfolio
Domain
Networking infrastructure + AI/ML (NLP, machine perception, Generative AI)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Machine learning, deep learning, neural network architecture design, transformer models, convolutional neural networks, knowledge distillation, student-teacher frameworks, GANs, model training, inference optimisation, data preparation, data-splitting strategies, ML workflow automation, CI/CD for model integration
Preferred skills
Technical leadership in system architecture, mentoring engineers, systems-thinking for production environments, evaluating emerging AI/ML approaches, translating research to production
Technologies
Transformers, CNNs, GANs, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native platforms
Responsibilities
Analyse datasets to formulate hypotheses and translate business needs into ML solutions; Design and optimise advanced models using emerging techniques; Lead exploration and adoption of state-of-the-art algorithms; Establish technical vision and model design practices; Automate ML workflows spanning selection, training, inference, and deployment; Architect specialised data pipelines and optimisation techniques; Champion CI/CD-driven model integration and lifecycle management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
