Cisco · 14 hours ago
Senior AI Software Engineering (Security)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCisco is at the forefront of AI and Security innovation, particularly through its Foundation AI team, which focuses on securing AI transformation. The role involves developing AI solutions for security, creating threat intelligence, and collaborating with a team of experts to enhance AI's application in cybersecurity.
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Responsibilities
Track and analyze emerging AI systems, focusing on applications and environments related to security and safety
Develop a platform for AI intelligence gathering, data collection, model fine tuning, evaluation and other AI related needs
Work on purpose-built security foundational models
Author blog posts, white papers, or research papers related to emerging threats in AI security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams of researchers and engineers to translate research ideas into product features. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to our overall machine learning culture as an early member of the team
Backend development for AI security projects
Qualification
Required
A PhD in computer science, or related fields with 3 + years of experience, or Master's with 5 + years of related industry experience, or Bachelor's with 8 + years of related industry experience
Software engineering experience in programming languages such as Python or Golang
Experience in ML concepts like bias and variance, supervised & unsupervised learning, Generative AI
8 + years of industry experience as a Software Engineer focused on backend development in a security environment
Preferred
Experience developing software for a security/identity/privacy product
Experience deploying workloads in a cloud environment: GCP, Azure, AWS
Experience with Kubernetes
Familiar with traditional ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, FastAI etc
Familiar with or interested in developing proof-of-concept exploits for new or theoretical attacks
Experience reading papers in AI/ML and/or security and translating to prototype systems
Comfortable with fast iterative style development in an environment that requires autonomous thinking, risk taking and bias for action
Ability to use the latest GenAI technologies and creative prompting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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