Machine Learning Engineer, Security AI

Application window is expected to close on November 22, 2024.Who We AreThe Cisco Security AI team delivers AI products and platform for all Cisco Secure products and portfolios so businesses around the world can defend against threats and safeguard the most vital aspects of their business with security resilience. We are passionate about making our customers secure by simplifying security with zero compromise using AI and Machine Learning.Who You AreYou are a passionate Machine Learning Engineer who is building their career through successfully building, fine tuning and deploying ML models that address real-world problems. You will have experience in the following areas:Problem-Specific Model Customization: Experience adapting neural network architectures like GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks), Autoencoders, and Transformers or developing novel architectures to address unique challenges in different domains (e.g., NLP, computer vision, time series analysis).Proficiency in NLP and LLM: Including experience with BERT, GPT, or similar, to effectively derive insights from structured and/or unstructured text data. Building custom real-world production NLP models for tasks like text generation or text summarization is a strong plus.Innovative Solution Development: Ability to apply deep learning techniques innovatively to solve complex problems, often combining domain knowledge (from cybersecurity or other domains) and out-of-the-box thinking.Model Scalability and Efficiency: Expertise in developing models that can be deployed in different environments, including understanding trade-offs between model complexity and performance.Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Commitment to staying abreast of the latest research and trends in deep learning, continually integrating new findings and techniques into problem-solving approaches.What You Will DoIn this role, you will tackle some of the most challenging issues facing businesses today. You will do this through:Model Development: Develop and implement advanced ML models and algorithms to tackle security problems, including threat detection, anomaly detection, and risk assessment.Model Training and Evaluation: Lead the training, validation, and fine-tuning ML models using current techniques and libraries. Define and track security-specific metrics for model performance.Solution Development: Build robust software systems to integrate, deploy, and maintain advanced ML models in production environments.Deployment Strategy: Collaborate with software engineering teams to design and implement deployment strategies for models into security systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.Documentation and Best Practices: Establish an effective process for machine learning and security operations, and maintain clear documentation of models, data pipelines, and security procedures.Basic QualificationsBachelors degree with 5+ years (or) Masters degree with 3+ years (or) PhD degree with 1+ year of software development industry experience2+ years of industry experience in machine learning to include building, fine tuning and deploying machine learning models into production2+ years of experience with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch,or Skit-learnPreferred QualificationsExperience in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and statistical modeling.Experience in NLP and LLMsExperience in GenAIProficient in cloud services for deploying models at scaleExcellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical teammates.Why Cisco SecureWe're global, we're adaptable, we're diverse, and our security portfolio is as extensive as it is groundbreaking. Have you heard of Threat, Detection & Response, Zero Trust by Duo, Common Services Engineering, or Cloud & Network Security? Those are only a few of our product teams! The only thing we're missing is YOU.Join an enterprise security leader with a start-up culture, committed to driving innovation and giving you the opportunity to make an impact. We #InnovateToWin and we know we're better together, that's why we're dedicated to inclusivity, collaboration, and diversity in everything we do.We're proud to be the Best Small and Mid-Size Enterprises Security Solution Cisco Secure continues to grow and evolve year after year with 100% of Fortune 100 Companies using our products, and we're excited to see the new heights we'll reach with your passion for security, your customer focus, and your desire to change things up!There are so many amazing reasons to join Cisco. Learn more here!Location:Offsite, San Jose, California, USArea of InterestSecurityCompensation Range135500 USD - 225900 USDJob TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestAI or Artificial IntelligenceJob Id1430800Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.