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May 8, 2026
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Software Engineer I (Intern) - United States

San Jose, California, US
Internship
Onsite
$44K/yr - $185K/yr
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Cisco is a leader in networking and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to creating innovative products that protect organizations. The Software Engineer I (Intern) will contribute to the design and maintenance of technology platforms, focusing on building user-friendly programs and ensuring stability while collaborating with various teams.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and maintenance of crucial technology platforms, such as operating systems, networks, and databases
  • Focus on building stable, user-friendly programs while closely following established processes and considering the relationship between software and hardware
  • Collaborate with teams across Cisco to deliver critical security solutions

Qualification

Required

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate program. Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science or related field
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C/C++, Python, or Java, with evidence of recent (within the past 12 months) coursework, projects, or work experience
  • Experience in QA, testing, and/or debugging
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with legal right to work in the U.S., with no need for visa sponsorship

Preferred

  • Knowledge of Linux, Networking concepts, OS core concepts, Embedded Development, and/or ML
  • Experience with Databases, Web Application Development, and Web Services
  • Knowledge in Computer Networking and/or Cybersecurity
  • Knowledge of Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • A 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 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
  • Paid year-end holiday shutdown
  • 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
  • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
  • 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
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
  • Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
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