Embedded Systems Engineer Intern (C/Linux)

Cisco Systems, Inc; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is offering a Product Internship Program in San Jose for students in computer science and related fields. You'll work on low‑level software in C and embedded Linux, contributing to secure networking platforms.

The program also emphasizes hands-on learning, cross‑team collaboration, and leadership engagement to shape your early‑career path. You will apply OS and networking fundamentals, develop automation skills with Python and Bash, and participate in targeted sessions to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master’s degree program in CS, data science, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
• Must continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
• Education and work experience should be in computer science, data science, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Dive into C and embedded Linux to build low‑level software for Cisco's infrastructure.
• Automate workflows with Python and Bash; contribute to DevSecOps practices to strengthen security.

Skills

C language

Embedded Linux

Networking fundamentals

Python

Bash

DevSecOps exposure

Security fundamentals

FPGA familiarity

Signal integrity basics

PCB design basics

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree with 2+ years work experience

Master’s degree with 0 years work experience

Tools

Python

Bash

Jenkins

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is offering a Product Internship Program in San Jose for students in computer science and related fields. You'll work on low‑level software in C and embedded Linux, contributing to secure networking platforms.

The program also emphasizes hands-on learning, cross‑team collaboration, and leadership engagement to shape your early‑career path. You will apply OS and networking fundamentals, develop automation skills with Python and Bash, and participate in targeted sessions to