Data Scientist - AI

At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold “what if.” 
What if your ideas could ignite global innovation? 
What if your curiosity could redefine the future? 

We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it’s like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we’re looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold “what if” can take the world, your community, and your career. 

How we empower our people is extraordinary: we’re recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and honored by Cigna as a Healthy Workforce honors for three consecutive years; and what we build is world class: named CybersecAsia’s Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 — clear evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every “what if” into “what’s next.”

In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.

Data Scientist - AI

We have an opportunity for a Data Scientist to join our Data & AI team in Tacoma, United States, reporting to the Director, Engineering. In this pivotal role, you will turn complex business questions into clear, data-driven insights and decision frameworks that shape Infoblox’s product strategy, growth programs, and executive operating rhythms. Collaborating closely with Product, Data & AI, and Architecture teams, you will build forecasting models, Agentic SDLC capabilities, and AI-powered decision support that help evolve the way we build and ship software.

Be a Contributor — What You’ll Do

• Design and architect scalable Generative AI systems, including product pilots and internal AI tools, from concept to production.
• Build, validate, and maintain AI agents and multi-agent workflows leveraging MCP tools and harnesses.
• Prototype rapidly, validate with customers, and iterate to deliver Agentic AI features.
• Translate executive and strategic questions into structured analytical problems, hypotheses, and measurable success metrics aligned with Infoblox's strategic priorities.
• Use AI and GenAI tools (e.g., AI-assisted coding, GenAI copilots, and RAG-based knowledge search) to accelerate feature development, automate recurring workflows, and build AI-powered decision-support solutions while adhering to Infoblox's responsible AI guidelines.
• Champion data literacy and AI adoption across the organization by developing reusable AI agents, playbooks, and training materials.
• Influence cross-functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver results without relying on formal authority.

Be Prepared — What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in data science, software engineering, or advanced analytics focused on engineering, business strategy, or product challenges in SaaS environments.
• Demonstrated experience building AI agents, multi-agent systems, or LLM-powered applications.
• Thrive in ambiguous environments and proactively identify opportunities with minimal guidance.
• Strong hands-on programming skills in Python (or R), along with proficiency in SQL for querying large, complex datasets. Experience with modern analytics and ML platforms such as Databricks or similar environments is preferred.
• Comfortable using AI and GenAI tools as productivity multipliers, with a solid understanding of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, bias mitigation, human-in-the-loop systems, and governance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. An MS degree is preferred but not required.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and storytelling skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and influence senior leaders.

Be Successful — Your Path

First 90 Days: Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and map the systems and meet with key stakeholders that rely on your work. Discuss and create short/long term goals. 

Six Months: 

• Establish trusted partnerships with Engineering and Product leaders as a thought partner on at least two strategic initiatives.
• Co-create and operationalize a governed KPI framework for at least one strategic domain, integrated into the semantic layer and executive dashboards.
• Prototype and launch at least one AI-assisted decision-support workflow for the Agentic SDLC team.

One Year: 

• Drive adoption of reusable AI agents across multiple engineering teams.
• Help establish and scale AI best practices across Engineering.
• Lead one or more cross-functional AI initiatives from conception through production deployment.

Belong— Your Community

Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you’ll grow and belong here.

Be Rewarded — Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong

• Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
• Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops
• Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a “No Jerks” policy that keeps collaboration healthy
• Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
• Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match
• We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position: $81,500 - $117,370 plus corporate bonus. 

Ready to Be the Difference?

Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis

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