Staff Data Scientist

What You'll Do

As a member of the Data Science & Innovation team within our dynamic Business Transformation Office, you'll be crafting innovative AI capabilities for Cisco's supply chain. Your role is pivotal in developing cloud-based AI products, using a rich toolbox of techniques from NLP, Machine Learning, and Optimization to address pressing business questions. You'll design scalable decision support systems that empower strategic growth and enhance our supply chain operations.

Who You'll Work With

You will be part of a best-in-class team of fellow data scientists within DS&I and will also work closely with business partners across Global Manufacturing Operations and multi-functional teams in Cisco supply chain. It's a dynamic environment where collaboration and innovation thrive.

Who You Are

You are an expert data scientist proficient in general purpose programming languages, with a good understanding of Python/R. You have a solid understanding of ML algorithms, NLP, and Generative AI. Your passion lies in empirical research, answering questions with data, and communicating quantitative analysis. You have excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence senior management. You're a collaborative thinker, ready to implement creative solutions, and possess the agility to contribute to various projects, maintaining an eye for detail without losing sight of broader objectives. You also possess strong project management skills and are motivated to continuously improve and develop your skillset in data science and AI.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science or a similar field with 4+ years of experience or PhD with 1+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency in coding with general-purpose programming languages like Python/R and a thorough understanding of programming abstraction concepts.
• Solid knowledge of Machine Learning algorithms and Statistical Modeling, alongside a proven track record to design and architect scalable ML solutions adept at handling real-world data intricacies.
• Well-versed in data manipulation and analysis, with a firm grasp of algorithms and data structures, contributing to a robust software development lifecycle.

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated practical experience in architecting and implementing cloud based AI products using both open-source and commercial solvers with a solid grasp of cloud services and infrastructure.
• Experience in creating Generative AI language applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of MLOps processes, ensuring best practices are met.
• Deep understanding of solving operations research problems, particularly adept in constrained linear programming
• Experience with graph-based machine learning systems for modeling and optimizing complex networks.

Why Cisco?

We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

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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.