Embedded Systems Engineer I — C, Linux

Cisco; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Cisco's Product Internship Program offers a 12-week summer experience designed to welcome early-career talent into this mission. We embed interns within high-impact teams, collaborating on products, platforms, and architectures shaping Cisco's future and powering the AI era.

Interns participate in targeted learning sessions and direct engagement with leaders across the organization. You’ll dive into C and embedded Linux to build the low-level software that keeps our global network running,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's).
• Qualifying education should be in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
• Proficient in C with experience in embedded Linux, demonstrated through at least one academic, personal, or professional project
• Working knowledge of at least two of: operating systems, routing, or networking fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with at least one automation or scripting tool: Python, Bash, or Jenkins
• Exposure to DevSecOps workflows or security-focused development practices

Responsibilities

• Dive into C and embedded Linux to build low-level software.
• Apply networking and OS fundamentals to real infrastructure.
• Automate workflows with Python and Bash to streamline processes while strengthening security.

Skills

C programming

Embedded Linux

Networking fundamentals

Python

Bash

DevSecOps exposure

Education

Undergraduate CS/Data Science/Statistics/Math

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Cisco's Product Internship Program offers a 12-week summer experience designed to welcome early-career talent into this mission. We embed interns within high-impact teams, collaborating on products, platforms, and architectures shaping Cisco's future and powering the AI era.

Interns participate in targeted learning sessions and direct engagement with leaders across the organization. You’ll dive into C and embedded Linux to build the low-level software that keeps our global network running,