Efficiency AI Ops Engineer

Cisco

AI Ops Engineer developing software for Cisco's AI-driven business transformation. Driving evolution of AI ecosystem and delivering quality features for the Circuit platform.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $199,700 - $254,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop software consistent with Cisco’s ‘Design Thinking Principles’
Serve as a key driver in the evolution of our AI ecosystem
Tackle high-impact technical challenges such as optimizing LLM token usage
Build, integrate, and maintain AI agents and features within the Circuit platform
Continuously monitor the AI landscape to stack-rank and integrate new models from vendors
Lead the delivery of high-quality design features from initial concept through to production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years, Master’s degree with 4+ years, or PhD with 1+ year of related experience in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related technical field
Proven experience conducting applied research to solve complex technical problems
Solid conceptual and practical knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including LLMs, model fine-tuning, and their application in production environments
Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to build, validate, and deploy production-level software artifacts
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate and document technical trade-offs regarding cost, quality, and performance.

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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI/MLModel Fine-TuningSoftware DevelopmentProduction EnvironmentsTechnical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingEvaluation Skills