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Software Engineer Embedded Systems 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 is the engine behind the platforms, technologies, and solutions defining the next generation of connectivity.

You’ll dive deep into C and embedded Linux to build the low-level software that keeps our global network running.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's).
  • Qualifying education should be in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
  • Proficient in C with experience in embedded Linux, demonstrated through at least one academic, personal, or professional project
  • Working knowledge of at least two of: operating systems, routing, or networking fundamentals
  • Hands-on experience with at least one automation or scripting tool: Python, Bash, or Jenkins
  • Exposure to DevSecOps workflows or security-focused development practices

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
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
  • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
  • Paid year-end holiday shutdown
  • 4 paid days off for personal wellness
  • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
  • Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • cybersecurity fundamentals
  • security protocols
  • FPGA development
  • signal integrity
  • power integrity
  • PCB design
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