Engineering Product Management Specialist I (Intern) – United States
San Jose, CA
Internship
Hybrid
$44K/yr - $185K/yr
Intern
Cisco is a technology company building platforms, technologies, and solutions for connectivity, security, networking, and the AI era. The Engineering Product Management Specialist I Intern will define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for AI-powered features while partnering with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into actionable, data-backed product decisions.
Responsibilities
You’ll define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for our next generation of AI-powered features
You’ll partner with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into clear, actionable requirements that drive real-world decisions
By translating customer insights into strategic, data-backed roadmaps, you guide our development teams in building the next generation of products that drive growth
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
Qualifying education should be 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
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
Hybrid work arrangement
12-week summer internship experience
Targeted learning sessions
Multi-functional networking
Direct engagement with leaders across the organization
Medical, dental and vision insurance for U.S. employees, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution for U.S. employees, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules
Paid parental leave for U.S. employees, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules
Short- and long-term disability coverage for U.S. employees, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules
Basic life insurance for U.S. employees, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time
10 paid holidays per full calendar year for U.S. employees
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, subject to availability and some business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products.
