Distinguished Engineer - Chief Architect

Cisco UK

Multiple Locations
Base: $273,200.00 - $442,600.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
Define long-term technical direction for circuit
Advance state of enterprise agentic systems
Lead invention-to-productization path
Our mission is to build and scale CIRCUIT, Cisco’s universal enterprise AI platform designed to collapse information silos and amplify productivity through intelligent, agentic experiences

Job Summary

  • Our mission is to build and scale CIRCUIT, Cisco’s universal enterprise AI platform designed to collapse information silos and amplify productivity through intelligent, agentic experiences.
  • As the Distinguished Engineer for Innovation & Advanced Architecture, you will serve as the senior technical authority for Cisco’s most strategic and complex AI architecture challenges.
  • At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond.

Matching Summary

Our mission is to build and scale CIRCUIT, Cisco’s universal enterprise AI platform designed to collapse information silos and amplify productivity through intelligent, agentic experiences.

Salary

Base: $273,200.00 - $442,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, disability, life insurance, stock units, paid time away

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Define long-term technical direction for CIRCUIT
  • Advance state of enterprise agentic systems
  • Lead invention-to-productization path
  • Define enterprise AI platform architecture
  • Lead complex technical challenges resolution
  • Set architectural principles and reference patterns
  • Explore emerging AI areas
  • Represent Cisco as technical authority

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with empathy
  • High-velocity experimentation
  • Rigorous engineering quality
  • Thought leadership
  • Customer-facing technical strategy

Key Requirements

  • 17+ years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Demonstrated experience as principal engineer/architect
  • Proven ability to define technical strategy
  • Strong track record of leading complex initiatives
  • Experience with AI/ML systems
  • Demonstrated history of architectural influence

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