Research Scientist

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  • Location:
    Offsite, San Jose, California, US
  • Alternate Location
    US Remote
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Compensation Range
    164200 USD - 230900 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    AI or Artificial Intelligence
  • Job Id
    1418438

Why You’ll Love Cisco

We change the World, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired.

What You’ll Do

Your primary role is to produce fundamental research advances in the field of AI and how it relates to networking, security, programming, human-computer interaction, or other strategic areas in computer science. You will research foundational representations relevant to networking, security, etc. that are product-independent. You will be a thought leader in the global research community via publishing papers, giving technical talks, organizing workshops etc

Who You’ll Work With

You will join a newly formed, dynamic AI team as one of the early members, and have the opportunity to influence the culture and direction of the growing team. Our team includes both AI experts as well as domain experts who work together closely and learn from each other. We work closely with product managers and strategists who have deep expertise and experience in AI, and learn from them what research could be most impactful, and influence them about what research could make possible.

Who We Are

The Cisco CPX AI Research team consists of AI research scientists, data scientists, and network engineers with subject matter expertise who collaborate together on both basic and applied research projects. We are motivated by tackling unique research challenges that arise when connecting people and devices at a world-wide scale.

Required qualifications
  • PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • A proven track record of driving research accomplishments, as demonstrated by publications at top AI venues such as ACL, EMNLP, ICLR, ICML, NAACL, NeurIPS, or similar, or grants, fellowships, or similar awards
Preferred qualifications
  • 1 or more years of experience driving research agendas across multiple projects
  • Interest in combining representation learning and problem-specific structure. Past research experience with structured prediction (network topologies, computational biology, natural language, etc.) a plus
  • Outstanding organizational, communication, interpersonal, relationship building skills conducive to collaboration
  • Experience working in an industrial research lab (full-time, internship, sabbatical, etc.)
Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.
We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!
But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)
Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.
So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. A passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!

Message 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.

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.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.

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