Tech Lead – AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer

Cisco is a leading technology company that develops networking and communication products and services.
$198,600 - $282,900
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
AI · Networking

Description For Tech Lead – AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer

The Cisco Distributed System Engineering (DSE) group is at the forefront of developing products that power the largest networks in the world. The networking industry is going through a massive transformation to build the next generation infrastructure to meet the needs of AI/ML workloads and continuously increasing internet users and application. We are uniquely positioned to capture that market transition. This team builds products by harnessing the potential of open-source technologies while pushing the boundaries on Systems and Silicon Architecture.

As a Tech Lead for AI/ML Test Engineering, you'll lead an agile team engaged in the design, development and execution of tests to qualify network performance for AI/ML capability. In this role you'll have opportunity to:

  • Build out testing environment for system/solution validation
  • Develop and enhance test framework and benchmarking tools
  • Define and gather data for network performance benchmarking
  • Understand and troubleshoot customer issues

You will be working among engineers who are passionate about tackling complex technology, building large scale distributed systems and comfortable working with open-source communities and technologies. You will be part of a fast-paced work environment and responsible for end-to-end product development and production support.

Cisco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Tech Lead – AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer

  • Lead an agile team engaged in the design, development and execution of tests to qualify network performance for AI/ML capability
  • Build out testing environment for system/solution validation
  • Develop and enhance test framework and benchmarking tools
  • Define and gather data for network performance benchmarking
  • Understand and troubleshoot customer issues

Requirements For Tech Lead – AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer

Python
Linux
  • Bachelors in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering + 12 years of experience building network and test automation, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience
  • Proven experience leading a team of engineers
  • 3+ years' experience configuring, debugging networking systems and solutions
  • 3+ years' experience using scripting languages including Python
  • Experience working with test frameworks, and traffic generators (commercial & open-source)
  • Exposure to network operating systems, preferably SONiC
  • Knowledge of control & data plane technologies including L2, L3, VXLAN, segment Routing and/or MPLS
  • Exposure to RDMA, HPC networks
  • Knowledge of RoCE and Infini band protocols
  • Hands on experience with GIT, Jira, Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline tools

Benefits For Tech Lead – AI/ML Infrastructure Engineer

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Wellbeing offerings
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid time for volunteering

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