Develop software solutions using Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle processes.
Participate in coding, customer meetings, lab building, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with mentors, architects, and delivery engineers on technical projects.
What they're looking for
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate technical degree program.
Proficiency in Python, Java, Spring, SQL, and Linux/UNIX environments.
Strong communication skills and experience with automation frameworks like Ansible.
Pay and perks
Salary range of $44,000 to $185,000 depending on location.
Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.
Orchestration and Automation is now a key part of any technology and in our organization, we bridge the gap between what products do and customers need. As Software Consulting Engineer Intern, you will work directly with your Manager and Mentor to gain hands on experience of developing software solutions for customers using Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle processes, across different Cisco technologies. You will have the opportunity to participate in one or more projects, and interact with customers, Software Architects, Delivery Engineers, Managers and Cisco Customer Experience (CX) Leadership.
Your Impact
During the program you will participate in day-to-day delivery activities such as coding, customer meetings, deliverable creation, building labs, DevOps, deployment, and troubleshooting. You will have the opportunity to leverage your coursework and experience in real-world scenarios as a full stack developer. You will likely gather experience in:
Java, Gradle, Spring, Python, Ansible
Automated unit testing, linting and builds
Web development / VueJS / REST / SOAP / Web Sockets
Engineering practices in git and DevOps
Deployment and Support models
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
Qualifying education should be in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields
Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
Development experience using Python, Java, Spring/Spring Boot, JUnit tests.
Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts
Experience with UNIX, Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrated curiosity and a desire to tackle and solve complex problems
Experience in automation frameworks like Ansible
Non-academic coding experience (i.e. hack-a-thons, code challenges, personal projects, GitHub, Open Source, volunteer coding experience, conference participation, etc.)
Familiarity with AI tools is a plus but not a primary requirement
Any certification such as CCNA, CCNP, Oracle, Red Hat Linux, Java, etc
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
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
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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