Principal Data Scientist, AI/ML - Internet Measurement Research

Who We Are

The name ThousandEyes was born from two big ideas: the power to see things not ordinarily possible and the ability to collect insights from a multitude of vantage points. As organizations rely more on cloud services and the Internet, the network has become a black box they can't understand. Our Internet and cloud intelligence platform delivers the only collectively powered view of the Internet, cloud, and SaaS platforms, helping enterprises and service providers work together to identify problems before it impacts revenue, damages brand reputation, or halts employee productivity.

In August 2020, Cisco Systems completed the acquisition of ThousandEyes, which now forms the ThousandEyes Business Unit within Cisco’s Network Services Business Group and is a foundational component of Cisco’s growing Observability business.

About The Team

ThousandEyes is the industry leader In digital experience monitoring, delivering visibility into the entire digital delivery chain. Our innovative solutions empower organizations with actionable insights into network performance, application behavior, and user experience across cloud, Internet, and enterprise networks. 

The applied research team is at the forefront of digital experience monitoring innovation. Using our extensive and unmatched data, we craft and refine new algorithms to unlock a holistic and end-to-end view of digital experience.

About The Role

We are seeking a Principal AI/ML Data Scientist to join our applied research team. In your role within the team, you will lead the integration of AI and ML technologies into our solutions. You will work alongside top-class networking researchers and data scientists to design and prototype novel solutions and help drive the evolution of intelligent networking products. Collaborating closely with top-tier engineering and product teams, you will then take your pioneering ideas from prototypes to full-scale production.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Strong background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning techniques
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience developing innovative products using AI/ML technologies in the networking domain
• Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
• Statistical and time series analysis expertise
• Strong programming skills, especially Python
• Proficiency in machine learning libraries and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)
• Experience with cloud computing platforms for deploying ML models (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Proficiency in working with large-scale datasets (Spark, Hadoop, etc.) and uncovering insights

Further Requirements

• Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, DNS) and network architecture.
• Proven industry experience applying AI/ML in networking products

Cisco values the perspectives and skills that emerge from employees with diverse backgrounds. That's why Cisco is expanding the boundaries of discovering top talent by not only focusing on candidates with educational degrees and experience but also placing more emphasis on unlocking potential. We believe that everyone has something to offer and that diverse teams are better equipped to solve problems, innovate, and create a positive impact.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy. We urge you not to prematurely exclude yourself and to apply if you're interested in this work.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

US – COMPENSATION RANGE – MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS

173400 USD - 322100  USD

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S.:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. 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. 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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