Principal Engineer Software Security Hybrid
Core
Senior technical authority shaping security standards for AI capabilities embedded in Cisco's products and platforms, including AI-assisted development and internal operations.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Software Security (AI/ML)
Builds
Secure AI-native features, AI-assisted development pipelines, and secure AI architecture across Cisco's portfolio.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AI/ML system security, threat modeling, secure SDLC, adversarial testing, supply chain risk management, red-teaming, policy-as-code, agentic workflow security
Preferred skills
Autonomous agent security, multi-agent orchestration, AI safety frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001), security playbook development, CI/CD pipeline integration
Technologies
Python, CI/CD automation, agentic workflows, security tooling
Responsibilities
Define AI security standards and threat models; secure AI-assisted development and code provenance; lead architectural design reviews for secure AI; manage adversarial and supply chain risks; advance red-teaming and evaluation strategies; partner with senior leadership to align security with business outcomes
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
