Senior Software Engineer, Backend - AI Assistant

Netspeed

San Jose, CA

Full Time

Senior

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Cisco's AI team consists of AI researchers, and software developers who collaborate to build innovative products and platforms for Cisco. We are motivated by tackling unique challenges that arise when connecting people and devices at a world-wide scale. The role involves joining a newly formed, dynamic AI team as a core member, influencing team culture and direction, and working on integrating AI services for Generative AI Assistant products to deliver powerful solutions to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build effective interfaces between AI services, ensuring smooth communication and data exchange while adhering to security and performance requirements.
Implement the right types of instrumentation to monitor and measure the performance, reliability, and security of integrated AI services.
Debug integration issues, identifying bottlenecks or errors and implementing solutions to optimize service interactions.
Work on performance tuning and optimization of the integrated AI services to ensure efficient and responsive operation.
Develop clear and comprehensive documentation for integration processes, interfaces, and instrumentation, facilitating teamwork and knowledge transfer within the team.
Collaborate closely with AI engineers, data scientists, and security experts to ensure smooth integration of AI services into the products.
Ensure that integrated AI services meet security and compliance standards, working closely with the security team to implement necessary measures.

Requirements

7+ years experience as a Backend Engineer with expertise in integrating complex services.
3+ years experience writing code in Python, Java, or Go.
BA / BS degree with 10+ years of experience or MS degree with 8+ years of experience as a software development engineer.
Experience in AI service operations, including Generative AI, and the ability to design and build interfaces between them.
Understanding of GenAI frameworks and orchestrators like LangChain, Llamalndex, Semantic Kernel or AutoGen.
Foundation in data structures and algorithms.
Experience with instrumentation and monitoring tools for measuring service performance.
Knowledge of compliance standards.

Nice to Have

Experience in AI service operations, including Generative AI, and the ability to design and build interfaces between them.
Understanding of GenAI frameworks and orchestrators like LangChain, Llamalndex, Semantic Kernel or AutoGen.
Knowledge of compliance standards.

Qualifications

BA / BS degree with 10+ years of experience or MS degree with 8+ years of experience as a software development engineer.

Benefits & Perks

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.
Numerous wellbeing offerings.
Up to twelve paid holidays per year, including a floating holiday and a day off for birthdays.
Vacation time off, with flexible policies for exempt employees.
Paid sick time off, with carryover provisions.
Paid time off for volunteering and community engagement.
Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles.

Working at Netspeed

Our culture celebrates diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. We foster a collaborative environment where every individual’s skills and perspectives are valued. Cisco promotes hybrid work, supports employee resource organizations, and encourages giving back to the community through paid volunteer time. We aim to power an inclusive future for all through innovative technology and a supportive workplace environment.

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