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# AI Researcher

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $154,300.0 - $198,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Reinforcement Learning, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4FEFC5F068744B2CBD094F56313940D7/job/

## About the Role

* PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field.
 * 1+ year relevant research experience (industry, postdoctoral, or equivalent).
 * Experience in computer vision and/or machine learning, with experience using deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow).
 * Experience in one or more of the following languages (C++, Java, Python)
 * Experience delivering research outcomes through peer-reviewed publications, patents, prototypes, or other measurable technical contributions., * 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 multi-disciplinary research team.