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
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, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
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, and 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
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
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