Data Scientist (Workforce Data)
Cisco
- Dive into our numerous data sources to understand the connections that matter and build and implement machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions that will derive insights from quantitative and qualitative data.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to find opportunities for applying AI/ML to automate workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Design, train, and fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) for Natural Language Processing NLP (NLP) tasks such as text classification, summarization, sentiment analysis, and entity recognition.
- Explore and evaluate new AI/ML techniques and tools to stay at the forefront of the industry.
- Mentor other team members and provide technical guidance on AI/ML best practices.
- Forward thinking problem-solving, eager to drive process improvements and deliver results.
- Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to partners through compelling visualizations and presentations.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degrees (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related fields are preferred.
- 5+ years of proven expertise in Data Science, with experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and a solid focus on NLP and model development.
- A history of success in designing, developing, and delivering models that achieve desired outcomes to automate insight extraction.
- Experience in Python, R, or other programming languages and development environments, as well as familiarity with machine learning frameworks.
- Ability to understand and navigate the complex landscape of privacy, security, and responsible use for data and AI to solutions that align with established guidelines to mitigate risk.
- Superb communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex AI/ML concepts to non-technical partners.
- Organized, meticulous, and adept at managing complex issues.
- Influential communicator with the finesse to use data in decision-making processes.
- Curious, innovative, and passionate about continuing to learn as AI continues to advance.
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.