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Engineering Product Management Specialist I (Intern) – United States

Cisco San Jose, California Hybrid entry internship

Salary

$44,000 - $185,000 per year

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Description

The Cisco Product Organization drives the platforms, technologies, and solutions defining the next generation of connectivity. As an Engineering Product Management Specialist I (Intern), you will define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for AI-powered features. You will partner with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into actionable requirements.

The Cisco Product Internship Program offers a 12-week summer experience, embedding interns within high-impact teams to collaborate on products shaping Cisco's future.

Responsibilities:

  • Define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for next-generation AI-powered features
  • Partner with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into actionable requirements
  • Guide development teams in building the next generation of products that drive growth

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
  • Qualifying education in Business, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship
  • Working knowledge of at least two of: networking concepts, analytical concepts, or product management concepts
  • Coursework or project experience in market research, competitive analysis, or strategic planning
  • Experience building a product roadmap (coursework, internship, or personal project)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with AI and machine learning models
  • Prior internship experience in a Product Manager or Product Owner capacity
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, R, or SQL
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Paid time away (10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year)
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
  • Eligibility to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units

Salary Range:

New York City Metro Area: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: [ranges not provided]

Skills

Required

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