Product Software (Firmware/Features) - Internship Fall 2025 (Meraki)
San Francisco, California, US
Internship
Onsite
$44K/yr - $130K/yr
Intern
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware and technology services. As a Product Software Engineer intern at Meraki, you will contribute to the development of software that enhances connectivity and product performance, working on a variety of projects that involve systems-level programming and collaboration with hardware engineers.
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing (usually in C/C++) features to improve the reliability, simplicity, and performance of our devices, as well as make them more flexible and powerful
Bringing up our Linux-based system on new hardware platforms
Collaborating with our hardware engineers on the design of new platforms
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Computer Science, ECE, EE, ME or STEM related field (in progress) OR pursuing a software boot camp (or educational training program) and/or technical AA with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of computer science
You are comfortable writing systems-level C/C++ (or if you’ve written your own OS!)
You have familiarity developing and implementing computer networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing protocols, IPv6, etc.)
You have worked with Linux on embedded platforms
You have an understanding of OS fundamentals and experience working in both kernel and user space
You love being a part of a tight-knit, hard-working team and want to have an impact with your own work while also elevating your teammates
You have previous internship or large project experience
Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Benefits
Housing Assistance
Competitive salary
Weekly social events inside and outside of the office
Customized laptop and desk setups
Medical coverage plans
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
