ASIC Manufacturing AI Architect

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The application window is expected to close on: 09/24/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team The Silicon Manufacturing AI Solutions Architect leads the identification, development, and deployment of AI-powered solutions that improve performance across manufacturing and supply chain operations. This role combines expertise in AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and software development with deep knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes. The successful candidate will partner with leaders across Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Test Operations, Engineering, Finance, and IT to solve sophisticated business challenges through AI-enabled applications, predictive models, optimization engines, agents, copilots, and advanced decision-support tools. This individual will serve as the AI domain expert, helping shape the AI roadmap, developing scalable solutions, and coaching teams on practical applications of emerging technologies. Your Impact AI Strategy & Solution Development Identify and prioritize high-value AI opportunities across Manufacturing Operations. Identify areas of improvement, solution roadmaps, and implementation plans. Design, build, test, deploy, and support machine learning, optimization, advanced analytics, and generative AI solutions. Develop AI agents, copilots, workflow automation tools, digital twins, and decision-support applications. Establish reusable frameworks, development standards, and protocol for AI solution delivery. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Applications Develop AI-enabled solutions that improve planning, decision-making, and operational performance across the end-to-end manufacturing ecosystem. Key focus areas include planning, master production scheduling, cost management, inventory optimization, manufacturing, and test operations. Leverage predictive analytics, optimization, simulation, and Gen-AI technologies to drive productivity, improve responsiveness, reduce cost, and support faster, more informed business decisions. Technical Leadership Coach and mentor team members on AI technologies and analytical techniques. Provide technical guidance on architecture, modeling, and implementation approaches. Partner across functions to translate business challenges into scalable technology solutions. Stay ahead of emerging AI technologies and identify practical applications within Manufacturing Operations. Minimum Qualifications: 10+ years of proven experience in AI, machine learning, AI powered full-stack E2E application development, advanced analytics, manufacturing operations, or supply chain Success with designing and deploying AI, machine learning, optimization, or analytics solutions Strong programming skills and modern AI/ML frameworks Experience developing production-grade applications and data-driven solutions Expertise in supply chain and manufacturing including planning, procurement, production operations, inventory management, or test operations Preferred Qualifications Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high-tech supply chain environments Experience with AI platforms like GCP, Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Power Platform, and Power BI Experience developing AI agents, copilots RAG solutions, and LLM-based applications Experience with forecasting, optimization, simulation, and operations research methodologies Knowledge of ERP, MES, APS, PLM, and manufacturing data systems SiOps Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $231,900.00 to $300,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hou