Senior AI Researcher, AISWP

Cisco

. Produce research advances in generative AI to improve models or agents for networking automation, human-computer interaction, model safety, and strategic generative-AI networking areas .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $181,000 - $264,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in generative AI research, particularly in large language models and networking automation, with a strong focus on building and fine-tuning foundational models. Proven ability to publish in top-tier AI venues and drive innovative research initiatives that integrate into business solutions.

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Generative AI ResearchLarge Language Model Pre-TrainingTensorFlowPyTorchPublications in Top AI Venues

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Hard Skills

Generative AILarge Language ModelsFoundation ModelsMultimodal ModelsMachine Learning ModelsRepresentation LearningModel SafetyNetworking AutomationHuman-Computer InteractionResearch Project Management

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRelationship-Building

Tools & Technologies

TensorFlowPyTorchHugging Face

Industry Keywords

NetworkingAI ResearchData CenterSecurityObservabilityCross-Functional CollaborationThought Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PyTorchTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce research advances in generative AI to improve models or agents for networking automation, human-computer interaction, model safety, and strategic generative-AI networking areas
Research domain-specific foundational representations relevant to networking
Build purpose-built large language models for Cisco’s networking, security, data center, and observability infrastructure
Drive pre-training initiatives for foundational models across Cisco’s product portfolio
Conduct innovative generative AI research to improve networking automation and human-computer interaction
Collaborate with cross-functional engineers and strategists to integrate research breakthroughs into business solutions
Publish research in top-tier AI venues and contribute to the broader scientific community
Give technical talks and organize workshops
Establish Cisco as a global thought leader in AI research

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in computer science plus 7 years of related experience, or Master's plus 4 years of related experience, or PhD plus 1 year of related experience
Experience with LLM pre-training and post-training in an industry or academic research lab
Minimum of 3 publications within top AI venues such as ACL, EMNLP, ICLR, ICML, NAACL, or NeurIPS
Experience working with machine learning models and familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, or equivalent platforms
Prior experience driving research projects within an industry or university research lab, including full-time or internship experience
Interest in combining representation learning and problem-specific properties
Experience building and fine-tuning foundation models, including LLMs, multimodal models, or domain-specific models
Cutting-edge knowledge of generative AI, large language models, and multimodal models
Ability to apply these technologies innovatively to emerging business problems, use cases, and scenarios
Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to continued employment and vesting requirements
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees, subject to availability and business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles
Sales incentive compensation may apply to employees on sales plans