Job Title: Machine Learning Engineer

Locations: Lausanne or Zurich, Switzerland or San Francisco Bay Area, USA

Cisco are always looking to identify talented people. If you are reading this posting then we may not have an open job right now, however it is highly likely we will in the future. If you are interested in working for Cisco in this capacity then please submit your details and CV or resume against this requisition so that when a suitable vacancy arises a Cisco representative can contact you directly.

Our team is made of highly talented engineers with passion for innovation who turn wildly disruptive ideas into products that impact industry at large. We are building Cisco’s next-generation technological innovation by combining machine learning and distributed software with best-in-class networking technologies.

We are looking for agile, pragmatic and talented engineers with deep expertise and hands-on experience in machine learning, software engineering and data science. If technology and innovation is your passion, Cisco is the place for you.

Your role and responsibilities

You will have a multi-faceted role: starting from real use cases, you will cover the full product development cycle from first investigation to the development of novel and scalable prototypes based on machine learning algorithms until the release of the product, interfacing with a wide range of experts in the field. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requires a unique blend of innovation and speed of execution.

The role is for highly technical machine learning engineers who combine outstanding oral and written communication skills, an ability to quickly code up prototypes using a large range of tools, algorithms and languages and, most importantly, an ability to autonomously plan and organize their work assignments based on high-level team goals.

We’re building large scale data processing and machine learning pipelines, both batch and streaming. Our technology stack includes Python, Java, Go as well as a wide range of internal tools built on top of Apache Spark, Beam, PostgreSQL and the Hadoop ecosystem.

Desired qualifications

• PhD in Engineering degree (machine learning, computer science, robotics, mathematics, statistics)


• Strong background in classical machine learning implementing commercial products is a must, preferably with 5 to 15 years of industrial experience.


• Hands-on experience of Linux and Shell scripting, ability to manipulate large-scale structured datasets.


• Strong programming skills in Python, Java or Scala and demonstrable experience with cluster computing (Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, etc.).


• Knowledge of deep learning, reinforcement learning and natural language processing is a plus.


• Excellent English spoken and written skills (C1 level) is a must.

Why Cisco

At Cisco, each person brings their own unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.

Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays and learns, but our edge comes from our people.

• We connect everything – people, process, data and things – and we use those connections to change our world for the better.


• We innovate everywhere - From launching a new era of networking that adapts, learns and protects, to building Cisco Services that accelerate businesses and business results. Our technology powers entertainment, retail, healthcare, education and more – from Smart Cities to your everyday devices.


• We benefit everyone - We do all of this while striving for a culture that empowers every person to be the difference, at work and in our communities.

. Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today, but is likely to open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative can contact you directly when a relevant position opens.