Distinguished AI Engineer (Hybrid)
Company: 521 Cisco Systems Internetworking (Ireland) Limited
Location: San Jose, California, US
Salary: $342.7k - $433.4k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-08-05
About this role
The application window is expected to close on: 08/28/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This position is a hybrid role, requiring the employee to work both onsite and remotely. Candidates should be comfortable with a flexible work arrangement that balances in-office collaboration and remote work. Specific onsite days and remote days will be coordinated with the team and manager.
Meet the Team
Artificial Intelligence is a foundational pillar in the product strategy for Splunk and Cisco, and we are building best-in-class AI capabilities into our platform, security and observability products to help our customers to accelerate their journey to digital resilience. We are looking for a Distinguished Engineer with outstanding technical leadership in the AI/ML area to drive our high-priority AI initiatives with a clear technology roadmap to deliver innovations across our product portfolio. This role will partner closely with ML Scientists, ML Engineers and Product Managers, and provide technical guidance to the cross-functional teams throughout the product development life cycle, from critical thinking and architecture design to implementation, execution and holding the teams accountable for delivery goals.
Your Impact
- Define and evolve the technical vision and strategy for AI/ML capabilities across our product portfolio!
- Shape and drive our AI technology roadmap with modern innovations to deliver best-in-class AI solutions to our customers!
- Work with the leadership team to build awareness and alignment to accelerate the rollout and adoption of AI technologies.
- Effectively connect with and influence key collaborators across the enterprise, at all levels of the organization.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the cross-functional team and promote a culture of engineering excellence.
- Collaborate with fellow technical leaders to ensure the successful...