18 days ago
Delta, Canada +4 moreIntern
Base Salary
$44k - $185k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize embedded systems software for Cisco networking platforms and operating systems.
- Implement robust software components and evaluate system-level architectural trade-offs.
- Improve scalability, performance, and efficiency across routing, switching, telemetry, and hardware-software integration workflows.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and domain experts on distributed platforms and mission-critical network systems.
- Use Python or Bash to support automated regression testing, continuous integration, and performance profiling when applicable.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C or C++ systems programming.
- Understanding of operating systems internals, including kernel space, user space, and memory, plus L2/L3 and TCP/IP networking architectures.
- Practical Linux development experience with GDB, Valgrind, and Git.
- Preferred qualifications include Linux kernel programming, RTOS, embedded device drivers, DPDK, XDP, eBPF, advanced routing protocols, network telemetry, Python or Bash, Jenkins, hardware interfaces, FPGA development, and embedded security protocols.
Benefits
- The role is a co-op opportunity in Canada, with applications accepted until further notice and potential contact if a relevant future position opens.
- Cisco describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement matching, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, wellness days, volunteer time, and potential bonuses, subject to eligibility and applicable policies.
About Cisco
Cisco designs and sells networking, security, and collaboration platforms for enterprises, service providers, and governments, spanning routers and switches, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, zero‑trust, observability, and cloud-managed IT (Meraki) plus Webex. Its business model mixes hardware, software subscriptions, and support/consulting services. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cisco is a public company traded on Nasdaq and serves customers across data centers, campuses, and service provider networks.