Embedded Systems Engineer Intern - C, Linux, Networking

Engg; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cisco Product Internship Program offers a 12-week summer experience for early-career talent to work on high-impact teams, building low-level software and embedded Linux skills. You’ll contribute to secure, reliable networking platforms while learning through targeted sessions and leadership engagement.

You’ll dive into C and OS fundamentals, automate with Python and Bash, and collaborate across teams to understand product architectures shaping Cisco’s future in the AI era.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C with experience in embedded Linux through academic, personal, or professional projects.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, routing, or networking fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with automation or scripting tools: Python, Bash, or Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Dive deep into C and embedded Linux to build low-level software for Cisco infrastructure.
• Apply networking and OS fundamentals to real infrastructure and automate workflows with Python and Bash.
• Contribute to security-focused development practices and DevSecOps workflows.

Skills

C

embedded Linux

operating systems

routing

networking fundamentals

Python

Bash

Jenkins

DevSecOps

Education

Undergraduate degree (Associate or Bachelor) with 2 years experience

Master’s degree with 0 years experience

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

The Cisco Product Internship Program offers a 12-week summer experience for early-career talent to work on high-impact teams, building low-level software and embedded Linux skills. You’ll contribute to secure, reliable networking platforms while learning through targeted sessions and leadership engagement.

You’ll dive into C and OS fundamentals, automate with Python and Bash, and collaborate across teams to understand product architectures shaping Cisco’s future in the AI era.