Description
Join the Cisco Wireless team as a 6-month intern, starting around February 2027. You will work on next-generation wireless software, contributing to emerging Wi-Fi standards, developing and optimizing open-source wireless drivers, improving hostap implementations, collecting and analyzing performance data, and leveraging AI-based development tools.
As an intern, you will be mentored by industry experts and gain deep exposure to the challenges of scaling wireless technology globally.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of emerging Wi-Fi standards (e.g., Wi-Fi 8 and 9).
- Develop and optimize open-source wireless drivers and kernel-space components.
- Improve and harden hostap implementations for carrier-grade stability.
- Collect and analyze performance data to drive architectural improvements in future software releases.
- Leverage AI-based development tools to accelerate design, prototyping, and testing.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong academic record.
- Proven proficiency in C/C++.
- Solid foundational knowledge of computer networking.
- Eagerness to tackle complex technical challenges in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Linux kernel development or driver architecture.
- Familiarity with 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi functionality.
- Experience with network protocol analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark).
- Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git, Gerrit).