Cognizant jobs in Newport Beach, CA

**About Us:** Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at ***************** . ***Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*** Role : Data Engineer with ADF, SSIS/SSRS We are seeking a skilled Data Integration & Reporting Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain ETL workflows and reporting solutions using Microsoft technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with **Azure Data Factory (ADF)** , **SSIS** , and **SSRS** , along with strong SQL and data modeling skills. **Key Responsibilities** + Design and implement **ETL pipelines** using **Azure Data Factory** and **SSIS** for data migration and integration. + Develop and maintain **SSRS reports** for business intelligence and operational reporting. + Optimize data workflows for performance and scalability in cloud and on-prem environments. + Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. + Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with organizational standards. + Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data integration and reporting processes. **Required Skills & Qualifications** + **5+ years** of experience in ETL development using **SSIS** and **ADF** . + Strong proficiency in **SQL Server** and T-SQL scripting. + Experience in creating and managing **SSRS reports** . + Familiarity with **Azure services** (Data Lake, Synapse, etc.) is a plus. + Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and best practices. + Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with **Power BI** or other visualization tools. + Exposure to **DevOps** practices and CI/CD for data solutions. + Understanding of **data governance** and **security principles** . \#LI-SM1 Application Expire: 11/30/2025 The annual salary for this position is between $68,000 - $ 120,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Infosys is seeking a Principal SAP FSM Consultant: As a Principal Consultant, you will be a key player in the consulting team that helps discover and define the problem statement, evaluates the solution options, and makes recommendations. You will plan the activities of configuration, configure the product as per the design, conduct conference room pilots and will assist in resolving any queries related to requirements and solution design. You will conduct solution/product demonstrations, POC/Proof of Technology workshops and prepare effort estimates which suit the customer budgetary requirements and are in line with organization's financial guidelines. You will also support knowledge transfer with the objective of providing value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education. At least 11 years of experience with Information Technology. The location for this position is Pomona, CA. This position may require travel to Project / client locations. Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time Preferred Qualifications: Seasoned SAAt least 11 years of FSM implementation experience with minimum 2 full lifecycle implementation project experience. Hands-on experience required in below areas Proficient in Configure, Customizing and Testing of FSM Scenarios as per client requirements Identify gaps, issues and work around solutions and come up with RICEFW Document functional/technical designs, test cases and results Create and conduct presentations/workshops/demos on system functionality to the client SAP FSM system Setup Hands on experience in setting up below FSM Resource planner Scheduling Dispatching Service fulfillment Time and Material Journal approval functionality, Smart form settings Business rules Crowd Service Administration tasks Integration with SAP FSM with the backend ERP system using SAP FSM Connector and SAP CPI Experience with Business rules, Screen configurations and workflows. Exposure to CPI and designing groovy scripts. Custom reports on FSM using Jaspersoft tool, if business required for any custom reports in FSM Exposure on the Foundational Services in FSM which include Auto scheduling policies. custom Auto scheduling policy as per the customer requirement Custom developments Data replication Experience in the below project life-cycle phases: Requirement gathering Business process design configuration RICEFW Functional design Systems and Integration Testing Cutover - Data migration Train the trainer Hypercare - Resolving production issues Enhancements & Application support SAP FSM Certification Experience on implementation of SAP CRM / C4C Service module will be an added advantage SAP S/4 HANA Service/Customer Service modules Knowledge on SSAM (SAP Service and Asset Manager) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills A high degree of initiative and flexibility Proven ability to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment High customer orientation High quality awareness The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements. Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits: - Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Long-term/Short-term Disability Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal) 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off EEO/About Us : Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. Your Impact * Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. * Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. * Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. * Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. * Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. Minimum Qualifications: * PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. * Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. * Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) * Experience translating research ideas into production systems. Preferred Qualifications: * Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. * Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. * Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. * Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. * Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. * MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. * Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: Dec 30th, 12 PM ET 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team The Senior Director of Module Engineering leads the Cisco's Module Engineering Team within the Client Optics Group (COG). This role is responsible for setting the strategy and driving the end-to-end execution of module development for COG's silicon-photonics-based transceivers. Key responsibilities include planning, architecture, development, simulation, diagnostics, bring-up, and validation of modules, test boards, etc. A significant new focus for this role is the deployment of AI tools, when possible, to enhance productivity, quality, and development cycle times. Your Impact Product Planning * Evaluating Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) and providing timely responses as to the approach, timeline, and feasibility for new product concepts. * Significant participation in Cisco's product lifecycle (PLC) process including Concept Commits (CCs), Engineering Commits (ECs) and other important PLC milestones. * Working with the COG Program Management Team to develop and maintain accurate, detailed, and comprehensive program schedules and resource plans. * Drive adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity, quality, and development speed. Module Development * Lead the module/PCBA design, firmware/software, & Validation and Test teams. * Oversee design, development, validation, delivery, and documentation of COG's transceiver module products by working directly with the various team leaders to guarantee execution with predictability, velocity and quality. * Ensure the Module Engineering team is following best engineering practices in the development, physical design, layout, simulation, validation/characterization, & documentation of the transceiver modules being developed. * Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize test strategies, and improve test coverage, usability, debug capabilities, and fault isolation. Collaboration & Team Development * Partner with the Platform Engineering, Silicon Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful program delivery. * Foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive culture, promoting guidelines and knowledge sharing across global teams. * Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in silicon development and effective use of AI-assisted development tools. Who You Are * Experienced large-team leader who can motivate its members to successful outcomes. * Expert in the development of transceiver modules with a proven track record of timely delivery and first-pass success. * Advocate for AI tools, with a history of driving adoption to accelerate development and improve productivity. * Skilled collaborator and mentor, committed to building high-performing, innovative teams. Minimum Qualifications * 15+ years high-speed transceiver module development leadership experience including management of global teams. * Extensive experience in the following disciplines or similar areas within module development lifecycle or packaging: * High-speed optics module development * PCBAs * Test & validation boards * Firmware / Software * Mechanical housings and packaging * DVT and test * Telcordia reliability qualification * Digital signal processors (DSP) * Optics connectors and connectivity * Optical / Photonic ICs: Modulators, Photo Detectors, Grating Couplers, Waveguides, etc. * High-speed SERDES / signaling * PLL / clock domains and distribution * Power distribution * Signal & power integrity, channel modeling * Diagnostics, test coverage, and DFT * Electrical, optical, and system simulation applications and tools * Test equipment Preferred Qualifications * Optical transceiver silicon and module architecture * Strong communication, partner management, and executive presence. * Experience working with Tier 1 webscale customers. * Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus on semiconductor and/or optics development. * Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on 1/30/2026. This is an onsite role and will require working out of our Carlsbad, CA office location. **Meet The Team:** Work as part of a world class photonics team on the integration of Cisco's silicon photonics into our automated, high-volume packaging line. Our high-volume packaging line uses in-house designed/developed assembly and test tools and processes that provide a unique opportunity to seek modes of improvement that span from photonic chip design to optical assembly (i.e., integration of fibers, light sources, etc.). Advanced testing methods in combination with extensive data collection allow us to gain insight into interactions between materials and processes that drive improvements in product quality and overall capability of manufacturing technologies. This multi-disciplinary position requires an in-depth understanding of silicon photonics, optics, lasers, single-mode fiber-optics components (fiber arrays, optical multiplexers and demultiplexers, etc.), fiber-optic communications system, single-mode optical-alignment/packaging and advanced data analysis techniques (preferably using SAS jmp). Qualified candidates are expected to be able to apply advanced problem-solving skills to uncover, root cause and drive corrective action across engineering and manufacturing organizations. **Your Impact:** ● Lead teams in resolving yield and defectivity issues in the line related to final integration of photonic components in high volume manufacturing ● Help define/improve standards and design rules (i.e., design for manufacturing) for assembly of silicon photonics products ● Work with tool and development engineers to fundamentally understand complex interactions that arise when integrating the individual components that comprise silicon photonic based transceivers. ● Build engineering dashboards and monitors to track yields, defectivity and other quality and performances issues to direct efforts to improve optical components packaging tools/process. ● Present finding to team with clear written and verbal communications Who You'll Work With: You will be working with the core engineering team responsible for development of Cisco's high volume silicon photonics platform. You will be part of a dynamic technology development team that works to design processes and tools as part of Cisco's high-volume silicon photonics manufacturing platform. Who You Are: You are an engineer or scientist with experience in one or more of the following areas: fiber optic transceivers, optics, optical packaging and fiber optic components. **Minimum Qualifications:** ● Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience. ● Demonstrated experience in one of the following: fiber optic transceivers, optics, optical packaging and fiber optic components. ● Industrial experience **Preferred Qualifications:** ● Advanced problem-solving skills. ● High-volume production experience is a plus ● Optical transceiver design/test experience is a plus ● Laser fabrication experience is a plus **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $148,800.00 to $212,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $168,800.00 - $277,400.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $148,800.00 - $248,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. 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.

The application window is expected to close on: 12/18/25 NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are expected to live within the regions noted in the requisition - those who live outside of the Western US will not be considered for this geo specific role. Ideal candidate will be located in California, and/or Western US. Meet the Team The Cloud + AI Infrastructure team delivers a scalable strategy with localized execution for data center customer transformation and growth. We serve as the Americas go-to-market engine for compute and data center networking, capturing market transitions and enabling sellers to expand customer growth for Cisco. Working alongside our colleagues, Cloud & AI Infrastructure develops sales strategies, activates sellers and technical communities, and accelerates the sales process. Your Impact We are seeking a Solutions Engineer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) to join our dynamic sales team. In this role, you will drive the adoption of our AI infrastructure solutions across various industries. You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored solutions that enhance their business operations. This position requires a deep understanding of AI infrastructure technologies and experience in conveying technical concepts to a diverse audience. You will build awareness, foster education, and drive enthusiasm for AI among internal team members, external partners, and other stakeholders. You will serve as a crucial link between technical teams, account teams, executives, and partners/customers. Additionally, you will showcase Cisco AI infrastructure solutions, highlighting their potential and promoting their tactical and technical benefits. You will play a vital role in the design, development, and promotion of AI solutions, addressing any challenges that arise. Travel will be required as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events. Minimum Qualifications * 4+ years of technical pre-sales experience selling compute, storage, and network solutions or similar cloud-based AI infrastructure. * Understanding and experience with AI/ML (Transformers, Deep Neural Networks, Reinforcement learning, ETL, Data Engineering, Data Processing PyTorch, Model Operations, AI Frameworks e.g. Langchain or similar) * Understanding of hardware accelerators like GPUs and DPUs, including how they are utilized and sized to scale AI infrastructure. Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus. * Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging workshops on AI topics to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Proven soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, customer engagement and advocacy. * Experience with AI solutions from vendors such as Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Dell, HPE, and other AI vendors. * In-depth understanding of language models, including but not limited to GPT-3, LLaMA, BERT, or similar architectures. * Experience in deploying large language models (LLMs) from Hugging Face in training, fine-tuning and distributed inferencing environments. * Familiarity with popular AI frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow * Experience with popular databases like Oracle, MySQL, and MongoDB. AI vector databases like Chroma and AI data platforms like VAST * Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) for scalable and efficient model deployment. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $257,800.00 to $325,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $257,800.00 - $374,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $242,800.00 - $357,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: Dec 20th, 12 PM ET 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team The Senior Director of Silicon Engineering leads the Cisco's Silicon Engineering Team within the Client Optics Group (COG). This role is responsible for setting the strategy and driving the end-to-end execution of silicon development for COG's silicon-photonics-based transceiver chipsets and modules. Key responsibilities include planning, architecture, development, simulation, diagnostics, bring-up, and validation of both electronics and silicon photonics ICs (EICs & PICs). A significant new focus for this role is the deployment of AI tools, when possible, to enhance productivity, quality, and development cycle times. Your Impact Product Planning * Evaluating Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) and providing timely responses as to the approach, timeline, and feasibility for new product concepts. * Significant participation in Cisco's product lifecycle (PLC) process including Concept Commits (CCs), Engineering Commits (ECs) and other important PLC milestones. * Working with the COG Program Management Team to develop and maintain accurate, detailed, and comprehensive program schedules and resource plans. * Drive adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity, quality, and development speed. Silicon Development * Oversee the design, development, delivery, and documentation of electronics ICs, silicon photonics ICs, and chipsets by working directly with the various team leaders to guarantee execution with predictability, velocity and quality. * Ensure the Silicon Engineering team is following best engineering practices in the development, physical design, layout, simulation, validation/characterization, & documentation of the silicon being developed. * Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize test strategies, and improve test coverage, usability, debug capabilities, and fault isolation. Collaboration & Team Development * Partner with the Platform Engineering, Module Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful program delivery. * Foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive culture, promoting guidelines and knowledge sharing across global teams. * Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in silicon development and effective use of AI-assisted development tools. Who You Are * Experienced large-team leader who can motivate its members to successful outcomes. * Expert in the development of mixed-signal/analog electronics and silicon photonics with a proven track record of timely delivery and first-pass success. * Advocate for AI tools, with a history of driving adoption to accelerate development and improve productivity. * Skilled collaborator and mentor, committed to building high-performing, innovative teams. Minimum Qualifications * 15+ years high-speed electronics and photonics development leadership experience including management of global teams. * Extensive experience in the following disciplines or similar areas within the silicon development lifecycle: * Mixed signal/analog electronics: Drivers, TIAs, ADCs, TX/RX Equalizers, CDRs, etc. * Digital signal processors (DSP) * Optical / Photonic ICs: Modulators, Photo Detectors, Grating Couplers, Waveguides, etc. * High-speed SERDES * Signal & power integrity, channel modeling * Advanced packaging including fine-pitch and low-parasitic chip-chip interconnect * PLL / clock domains and distribution * Power distribution * Silicon diagnostics, test coverage, and DFT * Electrical, optical, and co-simulation applications and tools * Silicon validation and test equipment Preferred Qualifications * Advanced understanding of silicon manufacturing processes, and automation * Optical transceiver silicon and module architecture * Strong communication, partner management, and executive presence. * Experience working with Tier 1 webscale customers. * Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus on semiconductor and/or optics development. * Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on 1/30/2026. This is an onsite role and will require working out of our Carlsbad, CA office location. We are also open to remote candidates within the US. Meet The Team: Work as part of a world class photonics team on MEMS packaging of optical components and their integration into Cisco's volume transceiver products. Cisco has developed a unique high-volume laser micro-package platform (LaMP) with MEMS-wafers fabricated at a Cisco supplier, specialized assembly and test conducted at in-house designed/developed assembly/test tools and processes that provide a unique opportunity for improvements spanning from design to volume production. This multi-disciplinary position requires an in-depth understanding of MEMS fabrication techniques (bulk micro-machining) as well as more specialized methods for assembly and test of packaged optical components. The ideal candidate will have MEMS production-experience for photonic or sensor applications, familiarity with general semiconductor wafer processing processes and tools, and is proficient with advanced data analysis techniques. Candidates are expected to work closely with Cisco's suppliers as well as Cisco's packaging and test teams to maintain and improve yields, performance, and reliability of critical photonics components by applying structured problem-solving techniques that leverage advanced data collection methods. Qualified candidates are expected to be able to apply advanced problem-solving skills to uncover, root cause and drive corrective action across engineering and manufacturing organizations. Your Impact: ● In-depth monitoring of MEMS supplier production performance and quality ● Support suppliers in setting up adequate production monitoring, quality control, problem solving, and continuous improvement practices ● Conduct failure analysis and physical characterization to root cause process and device failure modes ● Lead teams in resolving yield and defectivity issues in the MEMS and LaMP assembly lines ● Collaboration with Cisco experts on yield and performance improvement programs and structure supplier improvement projects to achieve these goals ● Problem solving of critical technical issues during LaMP production, NPI, and early production yield ramp phases ● Drive continuous improvement planning and implementation including validation ● Manage technical aspects of the change control process with the suppliers and internal stakeholders ● Ensure learnings are documented in relevant engineering documentation and institutional knowledge is expanded across the Cisco teams Who You'll Work With: You will be working with the core engineering team responsible for development of Cisco's high volume silicon photonics platform for client optics. You will be part of a dynamic technology development team that works to design devices, processes and tools as part of Cisco' high-volume silicon photonics manufacturing platform. Who You Are: You are an engineer or scientist with experience in one or more of the following areas: MEMS fabrication, semiconductor manufacturing, optical packaging and fiber optic components, electronic assembly and packaging. Minimum qualification: ● Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience. ● MEMS fabrication experience is a must. ● Industrial experience is a must Preferred Qualifications: ● Cross-functional team management ● High-volume production experience ● Familiarity with fabrication metrology Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $176,100.00 to $250,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $191,400.00 - $323,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $176,100.00 - $287,900.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Meet the Team Engineering: Open-minded, driven, diverse and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any one of the following product categories including: cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence and many more. Your work will affect billions globally. Supply Chain Operations: Collaborate with peers on projects that have a real-world impact. From our processes to manufacturing, you'll deliver a standout customer experience of Cisco products and services. Take your innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions. You'll collaborate with multi-functional teams to determine our infrastructural needs and product specifications. Your Impact You will change the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Creative Hardware Engineering positions available in: * ASIC Design and Verification * System/Board Design * Circuit Board Layout * Hardware Automation, Validation and Test * Signal Integrity * Power Design Minimum Qualifications * Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a Bachelor's degree program. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related program, or holders of equivalent academic certifications. * Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and/or PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics). * Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers. * Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automating test or data analysis tasks. * Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship Preferred Qualifications * Experience with hardware prototyping (e.g., breadboards, FPGAs, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms). * Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts and tools. * Exposure to hardware validation and debugging in a team or project setting. * Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, HyperLynx, HFSS) for circuit analysis or electromagnetic modeling. * Experience working in multi-functional teams (e.g., collaborating with software, manufacturing, or mechanical engineers). Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $94,200.00 - $137,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $84,000.00 - $122,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio Your role and responsibilities IDMS Database Administrator well versed in IDMS database operations, as well as IDMS Central Version system operations. Mainframe COBOL to assist with Modernization conversion projects, including problem determination and resolution based on IDMS DB/DC behaviors. Responsibilities: * Consult with clients, discuss IDMS concepts and relate them to existing Db2/SQL solutions. * Assist with Problem determination in application modernization issues in both the converted application COBOL code, and the internal COBOL framework emulating IDMS behaviors * Resolve issues and / or make recommendations on corrections needed * Document issues / resolution as required * Make modifications to internal COBOL framework, and existing processes and procedures as assigned Skills: * Using IDMS Utilities & Tools * Administrating the IDMS Database * Managing the IDMS Database & System * Securing & Applying Maintenance to the Database * Logical & Physical Database Design for IDMS * Defining an IDMS Database * Implementing & maintaining an IDMS Database * Database, DC-UCF Internals * IDMS / DC-COBOL * IDMS Performance & Tuning * Database definitions: * Schema, Subschema, DMCL, DBName table, Page groups * Set definition of MA, OA, OM, MM * IDMS system and user exits, how to invoke * Local mode vs CV (Central Version) and why you might use one over the other Required education None Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise * Excellent understanding of IDMS application and Database usage including ADSO (15 Years experience) * Excellent COBOL, COBOL/CICS programming and debugging skills. (10 years of experience) * Excellent documentation and communication skills Preferred technical and professional experience * Db2/SQL application and performance tuning knowledge * Data Migration experience * Assembler/Macro language knowledge * IMS-DB/DC * VSAM ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet. YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? ABOUT IBM IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship. This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. Meet the Team Our dedicated team members are building the future of Cisco's AI-driven platforms and data infrastructure, supporting innovation across the globe. You will join teams focused on developing advanced data pipelines, machine learning infrastructure, and analytics platforms within business groups such as S&TO, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Engineering. As part of this collaborative environment, you will contribute to the growth of emerging technologies in data and intelligent systems. Explore the opportunities at the intersection of data engineering and AI, helping to transform how Cisco and its customers harness information and intelligent automation. Your Impact You are a passionate software engineer with expertise in developing scalable data pipelines, designing robust analytics platforms, and building infrastructure to support machine learning initiatives. Your strong background in programming, data systems, and collaboration enables you to solve complex challenges with innovation and attention to detail. By building and maintaining key software tools and platforms, you enable Cisco's business groups to leverage AI and data-driven insights for operational excellence and strategic growth. Your work ensures high-quality, reliable data infrastructure that supports Cisco's leadership in intelligent, scalable technology solutions. Minimum Qualifications * Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field. * Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. * Familiarity with distributed data processing technologies, including Apache Spark, Hadoop (MapReduce), or Apache Flink. * Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes, for deploying data and machine learning workloads. Preferred Qualifications * Hands-on experience with AI/ML. * Familiarity with major cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * Understanding of distributed systems concepts, including scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, and data consistency, as well as familiarity with distributed computing patterns (e.g., load balancing, consensus algorithms, and inter-service communication). Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

**Meet the Team** Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. **Your Impact** + Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. + Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. + Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. + Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. + Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. **Minimum Qualifications:** + PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. + Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. + Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) + Experience translating research ideas into production systems. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. + Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. + Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. + Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. + Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. + MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. + Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. 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.

The application window is expected to close on: Dec 20th, 12 PM ET 2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. **Meet the Team** The Senior Director of Silicon Engineering leads the Cisco's Silicon Engineering Team within the Client Optics Group (COG). This role is responsible for setting the strategy and driving the end-to-end execution of silicon development for COG's silicon-photonics-based transceiver chipsets and modules. Key responsibilities include planning, architecture, development, simulation, diagnostics, bring-up, and validation of both electronics and silicon photonics ICs (EICs & PICs). A significant new focus for this role is the deployment of AI tools, when possible, to enhance productivity, quality, and development cycle times. **Your Impact** Product Planning + Evaluating Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) and providing timely responses as to the approach, timeline, and feasibility for new product concepts. + Significant participation in Cisco's product lifecycle (PLC) process including Concept Commits (CCs), Engineering Commits (ECs) and other important PLC milestones. + Working with the COG Program Management Team to develop and maintain accurate, detailed, and comprehensive program schedules and resource plans. + Drive adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity, quality, and development speed. Silicon Development + Oversee the design, development, delivery, and documentation of electronics ICs, silicon photonics ICs, and chipsets by working directly with the various team leaders to guarantee execution with predictability, velocity and quality. + Ensure the Silicon Engineering team is following best engineering practices in the development, physical design, layout, simulation, validation/characterization, & documentation of the silicon being developed. + Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize test strategies, and improve test coverage, usability, debug capabilities, and fault isolation. Collaboration & Team Development + Partner with the Platform Engineering, Module Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful program delivery. + Foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive culture, promoting guidelines and knowledge sharing across global teams. + Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in silicon development and effective use of AI-assisted development tools. Who You Are + Experienced large-team leader who can motivate its members to successful outcomes. + Expert in the development of mixed-signal/analog electronics and silicon photonics with a proven track record of timely delivery and first-pass success. + Advocate for AI tools, with a history of driving adoption to accelerate development and improve productivity. + Skilled collaborator and mentor, committed to building high-performing, innovative teams. **Minimum Qualifications** + 15+ years high-speed electronics and photonics development leadership experience including management of global teams. + Extensive experience in the following disciplines or similar areas within the silicon development lifecycle: + Mixed signal/analog electronics: Drivers, TIAs, ADCs, TX/RX Equalizers, CDRs, etc. + Digital signal processors (DSP) + Optical / Photonic ICs: Modulators, Photo Detectors, Grating Couplers, Waveguides, etc. + High-speed SERDES + Signal & power integrity, channel modeling + Advanced packaging including fine-pitch and low-parasitic chip-chip interconnect + PLL / clock domains and distribution + Power distribution + Silicon diagnostics, test coverage, and DFT + Electrical, optical, and co-simulation applications and tools + Silicon validation and test equipment **Preferred Qualifications** + Advanced understanding of silicon manufacturing processes, and automation + Optical transceiver silicon and module architecture + Strong communication, partner management, and executive presence. + Experience working with Tier 1 webscale customers. + Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus on semiconductor and/or optics development. + Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $280,100.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. 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.

**About the role** As a **PEGA Functional Architect** , you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing intelligent Pega solutions that streamline business processes and drive operational excellence. You will be a key contributor to our Enterprise Platform Services team, collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organization. **In this role, you will:** + Design and implement Pega solutions that streamline business processes and improve efficiency + Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and translate business requirements into effective solutions + Develop and maintain high‑quality Pega applications with strong performance and reliability + Generate actionable insights using Pega Reporting to support data‑driven decision making + Ensure seamless integration of Pega applications with existing systems and platforms + Enhance user experience through intuitive, user‑friendly Pega interfaces and robust security measures + Manage and optimize workflows using Pega Case Management and Process Modeling + Implement decision strategies with PEGA Decision Hub to drive better business outcomes **Work Model** We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring some time spent in the client office in Long Beach, CA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. **What you need to have to be considered** + 6 to 10 years of IT experience with strong expertise in Pega technologies + Proven skills in Pega Platform and Pega Application Development + Proficiency in Pega Data and Integration for seamless data management + Experience in Pega User Experience and Pega Security to ensure usability and protection + Solid understanding of Pega Process Modeling and Pega Process Analysis + Domain expertise in Payer; experience in Provider is a plus **These will help you stand out** + Hands-on experience with Pega Mobility to enable mobile access to applications + Familiarity with Pega Express for rapid application development and deployment + Demonstrated success in managing Pega Case Management processes + Experience implementing decision strategies using PEGA Decision Hub *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* **Salary and Other Compensation** : Applications will be accepted until Dec 31st, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $130,00 - $150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Benefits** : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The application window is expected to close on: 12/18/25 NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are expected to live within the regions noted in the requisition - those who live outside of the Western US will not be considered for this geo specific role. Ideal candidate will be located in California, and/or Western US. Meet the Team The Cloud + AI Infrastructure team delivers a scalable strategy with localized execution for data center customer transformation and growth. We serve as the Americas go-to-market engine for compute and data center networking, capturing market transitions and enabling sellers to expand customer growth for Cisco. Working alongside our colleagues, Cloud & AI Infrastructure develops sales strategies, activates sellers and technical communities, and accelerates the sales process. Your Impact We are seeking a Solutions Engineer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) to join our dynamic sales team. In this role, you will drive the adoption of our AI infrastructure solutions across various industries. You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored solutions that enhance their business operations. This position requires a deep understanding of AI infrastructure technologies and experience in conveying technical concepts to a diverse audience. You will build awareness, foster education, and drive enthusiasm for AI among internal team members, external partners, and other stakeholders. You will serve as a crucial link between technical teams, account teams, executives, and partners/customers. Additionally, you will showcase Cisco AI infrastructure solutions, highlighting their potential and promoting their tactical and technical benefits. You will play a vital role in the design, development, and promotion of AI solutions, addressing any challenges that arise. Travel will be required as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events. Minimum Qualifications * 4+ years of technical pre-sales experience selling compute, storage, and network solutions or similar cloud-based AI infrastructure. * Understanding and experience with AI/ML (Transformers, Deep Neural Networks, Reinforcement learning, ETL, Data Engineering, Data Processing PyTorch, Model Operations, AI Frameworks e.g. Langchain or similar) * Understanding of hardware accelerators like GPUs and DPUs, including how they are utilized and sized to scale AI infrastructure. Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus. * Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging workshops on AI topics to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Proven soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, customer engagement and advocacy. * Experience with AI solutions from vendors such as Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Dell, HPE, and other AI vendors. * In-depth understanding of language models, including but not limited to GPT-3, LLaMA, BERT, or similar architectures. * Experience in deploying large language models (LLMs) from Hugging Face in training, fine-tuning and distributed inferencing environments. * Familiarity with popular AI frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow * Experience with popular databases like Oracle, MySQL, and MongoDB. AI vector databases like Chroma and AI data platforms like VAST * Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) for scalable and efficient model deployment. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $257,800.00 to $325,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $257,800.00 - $374,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $242,800.00 - $357,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on 1/30/2026. This is an onsite role and will require working out of our Carlsbad, CA office location. Meet The Team: Work as part of a world class photonics team on the integration of Cisco's silicon photonics into our automated, high-volume packaging line. Our high-volume packaging line uses in-house designed/developed assembly and test tools and processes that provide a unique opportunity to seek modes of improvement that span from photonic chip design to optical assembly (i.e., integration of fibers, light sources, etc.). Advanced testing methods in combination with extensive data collection allow us to gain insight into interactions between materials and processes that drive improvements in product quality and overall capability of manufacturing technologies. This multi-disciplinary position requires an in-depth understanding of silicon photonics, optics, lasers, single-mode fiber-optics components (fiber arrays, optical multiplexers and demultiplexers, etc.), fiber-optic communications system, single-mode optical-alignment/packaging and advanced data analysis techniques (preferably using SAS jmp). Qualified candidates are expected to be able to apply advanced problem-solving skills to uncover, root cause and drive corrective action across engineering and manufacturing organizations. Your Impact: ● Lead teams in resolving yield and defectivity issues in the line related to final integration of photonic components in high volume manufacturing ● Help define/improve standards and design rules (i.e., design for manufacturing) for assembly of silicon photonics products ● Work with tool and development engineers to fundamentally understand complex interactions that arise when integrating the individual components that comprise silicon photonic based transceivers. ● Build engineering dashboards and monitors to track yields, defectivity and other quality and performances issues to direct efforts to improve optical components packaging tools/process. ● Present finding to team with clear written and verbal communications Who You'll Work With: You will be working with the core engineering team responsible for development of Cisco's high volume silicon photonics platform. You will be part of a dynamic technology development team that works to design processes and tools as part of Cisco's high-volume silicon photonics manufacturing platform. Who You Are: You are an engineer or scientist with experience in one or more of the following areas: fiber optic transceivers, optics, optical packaging and fiber optic components. Minimum Qualifications: ● Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience. ● Demonstrated experience in one of the following: fiber optic transceivers, optics, optical packaging and fiber optic components. ● Industrial experience Preferred Qualifications: ● Advanced problem-solving skills. ● High-volume production experience is a plus ● Optical transceiver design/test experience is a plus ● Laser fabrication experience is a plus Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $148,800.00 to $212,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $168,800.00 - $277,400.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $148,800.00 - $248,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. **Meet the Team** Engineering: Open-minded, driven, diverse and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any one of the following product categories including: cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence and many more. Your work will affect billions globally. Supply Chain Operations: Collaborate with peers on projects that have a real-world impact. From our processes to manufacturing, you'll deliver a standout customer experience of Cisco products and services. Take your innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions. You'll collaborate with multi-functional teams to determine our infrastructural needs and product specifications. **Your Impact** You will change the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Creative Hardware Engineering positions available in: + ASIC Design and Verification + System/Board Design + Circuit Board Layout + Hardware Automation, Validation and Test + Signal Integrity + Power Design **Minimum Qualifications** + Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a Bachelor's degree program. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related program, or holders of equivalent academic certifications. + Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and/or PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics). + Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers. + Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automating test or data analysis tasks. + Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with hardware prototyping (e.g., breadboards, FPGAs, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms). + Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts and tools. + Exposure to hardware validation and debugging in a team or project setting. + Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, HyperLynx, HFSS) for circuit analysis or electromagnetic modeling. + Experience working in multi-functional teams (e.g., collaborating with software, manufacturing, or mechanical engineers). **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $94,200.00 - $137,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $84,000.00 - $122,200.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. 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.

About the role We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Architect with 15-16 years of expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Kafka, SQL, Camunda BPM, Spring Boot, Java, JSON, Spring Batch, Spring MVC, Spring Core, REST API, and XML. This role requires strong domain knowledge in Payer and will be based on a hybrid work model during day shifts. As a Principal Architect, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing robust architectural solutions that align with our business objectives and drive innovation. In this role you will * Design and implement scalable and efficient architectural solutions that meet business requirements and align with industry standards * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technologies such as Kafka, SQL, and Camunda BPM * Oversee development and deployment of applications using Spring Boot, Java, and related frameworks to ensure performance and reliability * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement * Analyze and optimize existing systems and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs Work model - from the United States What you need to have * Extensive experience with Kafka, SQL, Camunda BPM, and Spring Boot, with a strong understanding of integration and architecture patterns * Proficiency in Java, JSON, Spring Batch, Spring MVC, Spring Core, REST API, and XML with proven successful implementations * Domain expertise in Payer with a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific challenges and opportunities * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and innovatively * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus These will help you stand out * Experience leading evaluation and adoption of new technologies to strengthen architectural capabilities * Hands-on expertise in real-time data processing and event-driven architectures * Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards in healthcare and payer systems * Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide technical teams in adopting best practices * Strong collaboration skills in hybrid environments, with proven ability to work across diverse teams We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. * Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* Salary and Other Compensation: This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: * Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off * 401(k) plan and contributions * Long-term/Short-term Disability * Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. * Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. * We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen. * We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right. * We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you. About us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at ***************** Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Disclaimer: Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. Your Impact * Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. * Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. * Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. * Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. * Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. Minimum Qualifications: * PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. * Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. * Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) * Experience translating research ideas into production systems. Preferred Qualifications: * Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. * Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. * Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. * Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. * Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. * MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. * Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.