Cisco is looking to define and implement the strategy and roadmap for Generative AI and LLM-powered features, leading the conceptualization and development of novel AI model variations to improve their core LLM suite.
Requirements
- Experience with LLMs, Generative AI, and/or other deep learning models, ideally within a networking or enterprise technology context.
- Technical acuity in AI/ML model architectures, training, evaluation, and strong data literacy, including SQL, Python for data analysis, and understanding of large-scale data pipelines.
- Proven track record of defining, launching, and scaling successful software products using advanced AI/ML capabilities, demonstrating significant business impact in an enterprise environment.
- Strategic understanding of AI platform architectures and MLOps principles, with experience driving the integration and productization of sophisticated AI capabilities into existing enterprise software, especially within the networking domain.
- Demonstrated leadership as well as experience building and developing high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement the strategy and roadmap for Generative AI and LLM-powered features, leading the conceptualization and development of novel AI model variations to improve our core LLM suite.
- Collaborate deeply with AI/ML researchers, data scientists, and engineering teams to translate sophisticated model capabilities into impactful product features, driving the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, including defining data strategies for model training and evaluation.
- Identify and validate high-impact opportunities for advanced AI/ML applications with internal and external partners, translating insights into comprehensive product requirements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, UX, sales, and marketing to ensure successful product delivery, market adoption, and continuous iteration of AI solutions.
- Define, track, and report on key product metrics to inform data-driven decisions and optimize performance, while encouraging responsible AI practices, ethical considerations, and data privacy throughout the product development process.
Other
- 10+years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years specifically prioritizing AI/ML products.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI/ML, MBA or a related business or quantitative field.
- Outstanding ability to articulate technical and product strategies to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, technical teams, and external customers, driving alignment.
