Cisco · 2 months ago
Software Engineer Full Stack & Application Development I (Intern) – United States
San Jose, California
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$44K/yr - $185K/yrCisco is a leading technology company that revolutionizes how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will design and build software solutions, working on APIs, backend services, and user interfaces to solve real-world problems and contribute to innovative products.
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Responsibilities
Design and build software solutions that power Cisco's products and platforms
Work end-to-end on everything from APIs and backend services to user interfaces and distributed systems
Solve real-world problems and ship impactful features
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College), or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python, C++, or Java) and familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for frontend development
Experience with API development (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC)
Understanding of data structures, object-oriented programming, and SQL/NoSQL databases
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Cisco Cloud)
Preferred
Experience with Docker or Kubernetes (containerization/orchestration)
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation)
Exposure to CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI)
Experience with monitoring platforms (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk)
Knowledge of UI frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) for full-stack pathways
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
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
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Cisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
70%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Product Management
Customer Service and Support
Sales
Marketing
Creatives and Design
Accounting and Finance
Human Resources
Education and Training
Legal and Compliance
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (654)
2025 (1238)
2024 (1231)
2023 (1273)
2022 (2127)
2021 (1991)
2020 (1173)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M1990-02-16IPO
1987-01-01Seed· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Charles Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
Recent News
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