AI/ML Modeling Engineer II (Intern)- United States… at Cisco · San…

Summary: Cisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing data and infrastructure in the AI era. As an AI/ML Modeling Engineer Intern, you will apply your knowledge to support the machine learning lifecycle, collaborate with engineers, and work on projects that impact millions of users worldwide. Responsibilities: - Assist in the design, implementation, and testing of machine learning models to solve specific business or technical problems - Help build and maintain data preprocessing pipelines to ensure high-quality input for training and evaluation - Conduct experiments to measure model accuracy and efficiency, using standard metrics to document and report findings - Work within an agile environment, participating in code reviews and contributing to the team’s shared codebase and technical documentation Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with 2 years of relevant experience, or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field - Strong foundational knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ - Basic understanding of core machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, and classification - Solid mathematical background in linear algebra, calculus, and probability/statistics - Experience using standard data analysis libraries such as NumPy, pandas, or Matplotlib through coursework or personal projects Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch - Familiarity with version control systems like Git and collaborative development environments - Basic knowledge of SQL and experience working with relational databases or structured data - Previous experience with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and visualization - Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for staying current with emerging AI and software engineering trends Required Skills: Python, Java, C++, Machine learning, Supervised learning, Unsupervised learning, Regression, Classification, Linear algebra, Calculus, Probability, Statistics, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, Paid parental leave, Short and long-term disability coverage, Basic life insurance, 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees, 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, Paid year-end holiday shutdown, 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco, 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees, Flexible vacation time off program, 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next, Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members, Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer, Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.