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AI Researcher - Cisco
Research Engineer
AI Researcher focused on cutting‑edge model architectures, pre‑training, and inference optimization using Python, deep learning, and NLP techniques on scalable cloud platforms.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel AI model architectures and training pipelines to push the state of the art.
- Develop and optimize pre‑training and post‑training methods for large‑scale language and vision models.
- Engineer efficient inference solutions, including model compression and deployment on cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate research into production‑ready systems.
- Publish findings in top conferences and maintain rigorous experimentation practices.
Requirements
- PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field with strong research background.
- Proficiency in Python, deep learning frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow), and NLP libraries.
- Experience with large‑scale data processing, distributed training, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
- Strong publication record in AI/ML conferences or journals.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
Skills
pythonmachine learningdeep learningnatural language processingreinforcement learning