2 days ago
San Jose, CA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$44k - $185k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-level software and tools for operating systems, firmware, networking stacks, and security infrastructure.
- Support hardware-software integration, hardware compatibility, network performance, and security for Cisco products.
- Work with networking principles, routing protocols, embedded systems, and operating system fundamentals.
- Use Python and Bash scripting, automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver resilient, efficient, and high-quality solutions.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program, or an educational/workforce development program such as an apprenticeship, boot camp, or certification program.
- Expected to continue enrollment in a degree or qualifying educational/workforce development program after completing the internship.
- Education or work experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related program.
- Proficiency in C, embedded Linux, and operating system fundamentals.
- Familiarity with networking principles, routing protocols, and general networking concepts.
- Hands-on experience with Python or Bash scripting and automation tools, including CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions, and DevSecOps practices.
- Preferred: conceptual understanding or hands-on experience with AI/ML, cybersecurity principles, security protocols, FPGA development, signal and power integrity, or PCB design.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and basic life insurance, subject to plan eligibility.
- Potential eligibility for Cisco restricted stock unit grants.
- Paid holidays, floating holiday, birthday and year-end holidays, wellness days, vacation or flexible vacation time, and sick time.
- Optional paid volunteer time and additional paid time away for critical family or emergency issues.
- Potential annual bonus eligibility for non-sales roles.
- The posting advertises potential future opportunities and applications are accepted until further notice.
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.