Embedded Systems Software Intern — C, Linux, Networking

Cisco Systems, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) With Matching Contribution

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Basic Life Insurance

Restricted Stock Units

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Birthday Day Off

Year-End Holiday Shutdown

Personal Wellness Days

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Family Emergency Leave

Paid Volunteer Days

Annual Bonuses

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking an undergraduate intern to develop and maintain software and tools for core products, including operating systems, firmware, and networking stacks. You will work on low-level programming, hardware-software integration, and process improvements in Austin, TX.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with C, Embedded Linux, networking concepts, and Python or Bash scripting, plus CI/CD and DevSecOps practices, with strong security and performance focus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C, embedded Linux, and OS fundamentals.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and routing protocols.
• Hands-on Python or Bash scripting, automation, CI/CD tools, and DevSecOps practices.

Skills

C

Embedded Linux

Operating System Fundamentals

Networking Principles

Routing Protocols

Python

Bash

Automation

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

DevSecOps

AI/ML

Cybersecurity

Security Protocols

FPGA Development

Education

Undergraduate student in CS/CE/Cybersecurity

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

CI/CD tooling

DevSecOps practices

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking an undergraduate intern to develop and maintain software and tools for core products, including operating systems, firmware, and networking stacks. You will work on low-level programming, hardware-software integration, and process improvements in Austin, TX.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with C, Embedded Linux, networking concepts, and Python or Bash scripting, plus CI/CD and DevSecOps practices, with strong security and performance focus.