# Director, Physical AI at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/San-Jose-California-US/Director--Physical-AI_2027720?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-director-physical-ai/

## About the role

As the Director of Physical AI and Common Services, you will have comprehensive ownership across hardware customization, on-chassis software development, campus and data center operational pilots, and multi-functional safety governance. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field or equivalent practical work experience
- 10+ years of professional engineering experience in robotics, mechatronics, embedded systems, or autonomous physical hardware systems
- Direct technical leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams (e.g., mechatronics, firmware, computer vision, or robotics software)
- Experience developing, integrating, or deploying autonomous mobile robot (AMR), quadrupedal, or robotic platforms
- Experience programming in C++ or Python for robotics, embedded systems, or edge compute applications


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-director-physical-ai/