Software Engineer - Graduate - Lysaker, Norway

Cisco Systems; Viken; Hybrid; NOK 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Norway, near Oslo, is seeking a new graduate Software Engineer to join our innovation center and grow within a 300+ engineer team working on hardware, software, and AI.

This role offers mentorship, exposure to multiple teams, and the chance to contribute to next-generation video conferencing solutions across IC design to cloud technologies.

We value curiosity, collaboration, and a strong foundation in computer science, with fluent English and the ability to work in Norway.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a CS/CE-related degree or equivalent.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Eligible to work in Norway without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Join different teams to explore the stack and find your fit.
• Contribute to product development from IC design to cloud technologies.
• Apply creativity to build video conferencing solutions.
• Grow with one of the world’s largest tech companies.

Skills

Bachelor’s/Master in CS

Fluent English

Work in Norway (visa-free)

Education

Bachelor/Master in CS/CE

Job description

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.

Location: Lysaker - Oslo, Norway

Work approach: Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in the office

Start Date: August 2027

Are You Our New Graduate Software Engineer?

Meet the Team

Cisco Norway is a global leader in developing video conferencing technology - helping millions of people connect and collaborate worldwide. At our innovation center outside Oslo, you'll join 300+ engineers working with hardware and software - from idea to design, mechanics, audio, media processing and artificial intelligence. Our solutions are trusted by businesses, universities, governments and organizations around the world.

Our people drive our success and innovation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on creativity, growth, and work-life balance. We’re proud to be recognized as a top workplace in Norway and globally.

Your Impact

Your role will evolve as you get to know us better, and we encourage you to explore different teams and tasks. Our goal is to make sure you reach your full potential, so we together can drive ground breaking innovation and develop the best possible products. You’ll receive a mentor to support your growth and answer your questions, making this a great opportunity to kick-start your career.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Join different teams in search of your perfect spot in our stack.
• Explore programming and contribute to our product development, from integrated circuit design to cloud technologies.
• Apply your creativity and knowledge to create great video conferencing solutions.
• Be a part of one of the largest tech companies in the world.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A recent Graduate with relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, Electrical Engineering, or a related subject such as Mathematics or Physics, or adequate equivalent experience.
• Fluent English Proficiency
• Ability to live and work in Norway with no additional VISA or relocation sponsorship from Cisco.

Preferred Qualifications:

We value your commitment, curiosity, and willingness to learn just as much as your track-record. We’re searching for graduates who are eager to deepen their expertise and grow with us. Teamwork is central to everything we do - by combining our strengths, we deliver truly outstanding products.

Do you also bring:

• A passion for programming and development?
• Ambition for both your own growth and the quality of your work?
• An eagerness to learn new skills and broaden your horizons?
• The unique blend of creativity and attention to detail?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Cisco is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.