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Software Engineer, Backend Engineering- AI Software and Platform Team

Netspeed

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Senior
13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Cisco AI team consists of AI researchers and software developers who collaborate to build innovative products and platforms for Cisco. The team is motivated by tackling unique challenges that arise when connecting people and devices at a worldwide scale. The role involves joining a newly formed, dynamic AI team as a core member, influencing the culture and direction of the growing team, 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.
  • Foundation in data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience with instrumentation and monitoring tools for measuring service performance.
  • Knowledge of compliance standards.

Qualifications

  • 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.

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 and numerous wellbeing offerings.
  • Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, including one floating holiday and a day off for birthdays.
  • Vacation time off with flexible policies.
  • Paid sick time off and additional paid time off for volunteering and community service.
  • Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles, with detailed incentive structures.

Working at Netspeed

Cisco celebrates diverse backgrounds and focuses on unlocking potential through learning and development at every stage. The company pioneered hybrid work trends, fostering a flexible and inclusive work environment. Cisco's culture emphasizes connection, belonging, and making a difference through employee resource organizations, volunteer opportunities, and a commitment to an inclusive future for all.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 7, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About Netspeed

Website

cisco.com

Company Size

51-100 employees

Location

San Jose, CA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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