Lead AI Researcher: Foundation Models for Networking
Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems is seeking a Principal AI Researcher to define the technical vision and architecture for Cisco’s proprietary intelligence, guiding long-term research strategy from foundation models to enterprise-grade deployments. You will lead multi-year research initiatives, align theoretic breakthroughs with hyperscale production, and influence executive-level technical direction across networking, security, and observability domains. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cisco Systems
- Cisco Systems, Inc. in Milpitas seeks a Principal AI Researcher to lead research on world models and learning-based approaches for autonomous networks. You will develop models that learn network state and dynamics, and explore planning and representation learning to improve...Network
$296.3k - $374.8k
Meet the Team The AI Software & Platform... ...AI platforms and models, bringing together AI with Cisco's networking, security, and observability... ...portfolio. Our research team is working on... ..., and provide the foundation for self-driving... ..., you will lead research on world...NetworkFoundationFull timeTemporary workLocal areaFlexible hours$263.7k - $333.4k
...Meet the TeamThe Cisco AI Research team is a dynamic group... ...purpose-built large language models tailored specifically for Cisco’s networking, security, and... ...network. Moving beyond leading individual projects, you... ...pioneering novel approaches in foundation model development,...NetworkFoundationFull timeTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours$182.9k - $352.35k
Lead Applied Researcher, AI Foundations- Adobe ExpressLocation: San Jose, CA / Seattle, WAThe OpportunityAdobe Express empowers users to seamlessly construct... ...design!What You'll DoBuild innovative machine learning models that drive Agentic andother Generative AI scenarios for...FoundationFull timeTemporary workLocal areaWorldwide- RoboForce is an AI robotics company building Physical AI and Robo-Labor system... ...are looking for a Senior / Staff AI Research Scientist, Foundation Models to advance robotic embodied... ...or equivalent). Expertise in neural network deployment (e.g., TensorRT) and GPU...NetworkFoundationWork at officeVisa sponsorship
- ...About the Role As an AI Researcher for Computer Vision & Autonomous... ...train, and optimize deep neural networks using frameworks such as... ...Vision Transformers, Diffusion Models, Agentic AI frameworks).... ...institution. Strong academic foundation in machine learning, image...NetworkFoundationFull time
$141k - $307k
...ll doDesign end-to-end AI solutions on Lam's... ...applied consistently.Lead solution and design reviews... ..., artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-... ...designs, and fine‑tuning foundational models for NLP, CV, or multi‑... ...results.Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company...NetworkFoundationWork at officeLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours2 days per week3 days per week1 day per week$220.92k - $361.48k
...language-action (VLA) models and physical... ...optimization of advanced AI models with... ...sensors, actuator networks, safety islands) and... ...Functional Authority: Lead multi-disciplinary... ...trades across ML research, controls,... ...on exposure to VLA/foundation models (-series, Helix...NetworkFoundationFull timeLocal areaImmediate startRemote workShift work$196.5k - $291.5k
...a global, two-sided network at scale that connects... ...Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct... ...manages the horizontal AI portfolio end to end... ...usability studies, research and market analysis.Leads workstreams to... ...balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the...NetworkFoundationFull timeWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startFlexible hours$157.1k - $311.1k
...Opportunity EY is scaling Physical AI capabilities in California (... ..., and help position EY as a leading voice in this rapidly... ...reinforcement learning, robot foundation models, and AI model deployment for... ...startup environment. Existing network across Silicon Valley, Bay...NetworkFoundationSummer holidayLocal areaFlexible hours$152k - $241.5k
...Solutions Architect, Foundation Models to join our growing team... ...be doing:Serve as the lead technical advisor for... ...cluster sizing, GPU and network selection, storage,... ...production deployment as a Research Engineer, Deep... ...customers deploy large-scale AI systems in production....NetworkFoundationFull time$218.7k - $249.6k
...Overview Applied Researcher 4 (AI Foundations, LLM Customization, Finetuning, Reinforcement... ..., Capital One has been leading the industry in using... ...data. Build AI foundation models through all phases of... ...deep learning (Graph Neural Networks, Sequential Models, Multivariate...NetworkFoundationFull timePart timeLocal areaFlexible hours$184k - $287.5k
...the boundaries of AI, robotics, and accelerated... ...fully open omni model for Physical AI,... ...Relations Manager to lead developer and... ...and the Cosmos world foundation model family across... ...Cosmos product and research teams to influence... ...embodied AI.Established network across AI labs,...NetworkFoundationFull time$152k - $241.5k
...generation of Physical AI, spanning data generation... ...large-scale multimodal model training, robotics... ...expertise in training foundation models at scale and a strong... ...of innovative AI research, accelerated computing... ...bottlenecks across storage, networking, preprocessing, and data...NetworkFoundationFull time$184k - $287.5k
...redefining what is possible with AI, and the Relational Foundation Model team is helping lead that transformation. We are... ...novel Transformer and graph neural network architectures that generalize... ...will partner with world-class researchers and engineers across the full machine...NetworkFoundationFull time$140.4k - $264k
...operator of the largest networking, devices, and data center in Asia,TEG also leads the Tencent Technology... ...Role Entails1.Conduct research and development of Omni multimodal large models, including the design and... ...of training data, foundational model algorithm design,...NetworkFoundationFull timeRelocation package$262k - $364k
Lead development of an Ads specific Gemini foundation model by post-training on multiple Ads tasks using RL... ..., or generative AI models.Google's software... ...large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security... ...and work closely with researchers and partner teams to...NetworkFoundation$200k - $287.5k
...-time /HybridAt Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re... ...the human experience. To lead this transformative... ...the state of the art in AI, robotics, driving, and... ...Policy and Large Behavior Models (LBM).The OpportunityWe... ...models, including foundation models (e.g., vision-language...FoundationFull timeLocal areaShift work$115.2k - $172.8k
...scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include:... ...& DesignArchitect end‑to‑end AI solutions, defining patterns for data ingestion, model usage, orchestration, validation... ...AI cross functional AI champion network.Develop reference examples, patterns...NetworkPermanent employmentFull time- ...Description About the Institute of Foundation Models We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding,... ...research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative... ...the PAN (Physical, Agentic, and Networked) world models—the next-generation...NetworkFoundationVisa sponsorship
$171.6k - $245k
...close on: 10/31/2026Meet the TeamCisco Data Center Networking is the infrastructure foundation for the AI era. We are a global leader in technology innovation... ...including market analysis, competitive analysis, financial models, and pricing proposalsTranslate product capabilities...NetworkFoundationFull timeTemporary workLocal areaFlexible hours$163.2k - $264k
Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks, we’re united by a shared mission—to... ...Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything... ...when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving... ...CareerAs a Principal AI Researcher, you will advance the cybersecurity...NetworkFull timeWork at office- RoboForce in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior / Staff AI Research Scientist, Foundation Models to advance robotic embodied intelligence. You will develop algorithms that enable robots to understand their environment, interpret and execute tasks, and communicate seamlessly...FoundationWork at office
$262.5k - $299.6k
Applied Researcher II (AI Foundations) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating trustworthy and reliable... .... For years, Capital One has been leading the industry in using machine learning... ...textual data. Build AI foundation models through all phases of development, from...FoundationFull timePart timeLocal areaFlexible hours$172.1k - $278.3k
Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks, we’re united by a shared mission—to... ...Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything... ...when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving... ...CareerAs a Principal Security Researcher, you will work at the...NetworkFull timeWork at office$155k - $222.6k
...environments for scalable, high-fidelity network validation. Our team bridges... ...IOS XR and SONiC. You will lead the implementation and... ...and artificial intelligence (AI) fabric products, and build large... ...create functional, system-level models for next-generation routing...NetworkFull timeTemporary workLocal areaFlexible hours$216.3k - $280.8k
...the Team Join Cisco's AI Platform Team to shape... ...advancing Small Language Model capabilities and building... ...team, working with AI researchers, data scientists, and... ...Small Language Models for network, security,... ...feedback. Track record of leading applied AI projects from...NetworkFull timeTemporary workLocal areaFlexible hours- A leading tech consultancy is looking for an experienced Data Practice... ...role requires expertise in AI and data solutions, including... ...managers to create innovative AI models and ensure best practices in... ...opportunity for those with a strong foundation in AI technologies. #J-18808-...FoundationRemote jobWork from homeFlexible hours
$193.3k - $261.5k
...hardware/software co-design, leading innovation not just within Amazon... ...us in shaping the future of AI accelerationAt the heart of... ...firmware that drives neural network model execution across our custom ASIC... ...ll help design and build the foundation that makes this vision...NetworkFoundationLocal areaFlexible hours- Sandisk seeks an AI Interconnect Architect to define high-speed networking for AI inference infrastructure, including servers, racks, and chips. The role emphasizes... ..., and software teams, and shape industry standards through performance modeling. #J-18808-Ljbffr SandiskNetwork
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