AI Researcher

Cisco•Alpharetta, AL

18h

About The Position

The embodied AI team works across robotics orchestration, navigation, perception, and manipulation, spanning cloud/edge model orchestration, world models, and mobile robot platforms. Cisco is seeking a researcher with a strong general foundation in computer vision and machine learning who can contribute broadly across these research areas. The role involves research and prototyping of learning-based approaches for embodied agents and robots, applying computer vision and machine learning expertise to multidisciplinary robotics systems, and evaluating and adapting advanced models for real-world use cases. The researcher will also contribute to publications and/or patents as the team develops its embodied AI research portfolio.

Requirements

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field.
At least 1 year of relevant research experience in industry, postdoctoral work, or equivalent.
Experience in computer vision and/or machine learning, including use of deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Experience in one or more of the following languages: C++, Java, or Python.
Experience delivering research outcomes through peer-reviewed publications, patents, prototypes, or other measurable technical contributions.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to robotics systems, simulation environments, or real-world robot deployment.
Familiarity with reinforcement learning, generative models, or multimodal / vision-language-action models.
Experience collaborating across a multidisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

Research and prototype learning-based approaches to perception, planning, and control for embodied agents and robots.
Collaborate with team members working on orchestration, navigation, and manipulation, contributing computer vision and machine learning expertise to their systems.
Evaluate and adapt pioneering vision and machine learning models for real-world robotics use cases.
Contribute to publications and/or patents as the team builds its embodied AI research portfolio.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid day off for an employee’s birthday.
Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
Paid personal wellness days.
Paid vacation time for non-exempt employees; exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time-off program.
Sick time off, with unused sick time eligible for carryforward.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
Eligible employees may receive Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to vesting requirements.