Software Engineer I (Intern) United States

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Meet the Team

Join a group of experts dedicated to crafting the future of technology across Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security, and Trust. Teams collaborate across the globe to address practical challenges and deliver technology that works for everyone!

Your Impact

Software engineers contribute to the design and maintenance of crucial technology platforms, such as operating systems, networks, and databases. The focus is on building stable, user-friendly programs while closely following established processes and considering the relationship between software and hardware. Contributions may even influence product design!

Who You Are

A developer who communicates clearly, prioritizes their time according to established routines, and relies on established guidelines to complete work thrives here.. Success comes from following well-known strategies, applying existing knowledge, and repeating trusted methods to accomplish assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College), or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C/C++, Python, or Java, with evidence of recent (within the past 12 months) coursework, projects, or work experience.
• Experience in QA, testing, and/or debugging.
• Ability to legally live and work in the country for which you are applying, without visa support or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux, Networking concepts, OS core concepts, Embedded Development, and/or ML
• Experience with Databases, Web Application Development, and Web Services
• Knowledge in Computer Networking and/or Cybersecurity
• Knowledge of Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

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. Simply put - we power the future.

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.