Sr. Director - AI Engineering Productivity and Developer Experience

Responsibilities

• Organizational Leadership: Lead, mentor, and scale a large, multi-disciplinary engineering organization. You will be the architect of our AI-first culture, fostering an environment that balances research-led experimentation with rigorous, production-grade engineering.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with recent or current work in a deep AI/ML engineering leadership role, with at least 6+ years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale engineering organizations.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in creating products and optimizing workflows using AI-assisted development tools, specifically Codex and Claude CLI.
• Demonstrated success in taking AI/ML products from research/concept to large-scale production in a SaaS or security environment.
• Extensive experience with hybrid cloud, internet-scale infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern MLOps frameworks, with a deep understanding of challenges in deploying AI at scale.
• Solid understanding of cyber and network security principles, threat landscapes, and the role of AI in modern security operations (e.g., SASE, SWG, XDR, SOAR, Firewall, Identity)
• Demonstrated thought leadership in the AI/Security space, evidenced by patents, published research, or speaking engagements at major industry conferences.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage high-performing, geographically distributed teams.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership to drive business growth, improve product margins, and enhance customer retention through technical innovation.
• Deep experience in AI safety, governance, and the ethical deployment of AI models in highly regulated environments.
• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Why Cisco?

Benefits

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 07/28/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team As the Senior Director of AI Engineering within the Security Business Group (SBG), you will lead the strategic vision and execution of our AI-driven security portfolio. You will head a world-class organization of engineers and software architects dedicated to transforming how Cisco protects the enterprise. Our team is at the forefront of the industry, building AI-powered security products that power Cisco's security portfolio-from network security and threat detection to automated response and predictive analytics. We operate at the intersection of cutting-edge research and massive-scale production, ensuring that Cisco remains the leader in proactive, intelligent security.

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