The application window is expected to close on: 08/28/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .
This position is a hybrid role, requiring the employee to work both onsite and remotely. Candidates should be comfortable with a flexible work arrangement that balances in-office collaboration and remote work. Specific onsite days and remote days will be coordinated with the team and manager.
Artificial Intelligence is a foundational pillar in the product strategy for Splunk and Cisco, and we are building best-in-class AI capabilities into our platform, security and observability products to help our customers to accelerate their journey to digital resilience. We are looking for a Distinguished Engineer with outstanding technical leadership in the AI/ML area to drive our high-priority AI initiatives with a clear technology roadmap to deliver innovations across our product portfolio.
This role will partner closely with ML Scientists, ML Engineers and Product Managers, and provide technical guidance to the cross-functional teams throughout the product development life cycle, from critical thinking and architecture design to implementation, execution and holding the teams accountable for delivery goals.
- Define and evolve the technical vision and strategy for AI/ML capabilities across our product portfolio!
- Shape and drive our AI technology roadmap with modern innovations to deliver best-in-class AI solutions to our customers!
- Work with the leadership team to build awareness and alignment to accelerate the rollout and adoption of AI technologies.
- Effectively connect with and influence key collaborators across the enterprise, at all levels of the organization.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the cross-functional team and promote a culture of engineering excellence.
- Collaborate with fellow technical leaders to ensure the successful and timely delivery of AI/ML models and service integration.
- Identify and mitigate risks in our plans and executions, especially at the intersection of business and engineering.
- Bachelors + 17 years of related experience, or Masters + 14 years of related experience, or PhD + 10 years of related experience
- In-depth knowledge and consistent track record in AI/ML technology, including deep learning, time series modeling, natural language processing, and unsupervised learning.
- In-depth knowledge and proven track record in Generative AI technology and Large Language Models (LLM).
- Demonstrated experience in leading impactful AI product development at scale.
- Demonstrated experience in developing large-scale, complex models and deploying them in production systems.
- Demonstrated experience in large-scale data processing and parallel computing – GPU, multi-GPU and distributed training.
- Demonstrated experience in building strong internal and external partnerships.
- Commitment to staying up-to-date with the field and applying academic advances to solve complex business problems, and bringing them into production.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions that address real-world challenges.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in mentoring and guiding junior researchers or team members.
- Experience in the Cybersecurity and/or Observability industry is preferred.
The starting salary range posted for this position is $342,700.00 to $433,400.00 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.
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$304,900.00 - $443,500.00