Hardware Engineer Intern – AI Hardware & Validation

Cisco Systems, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is offering a hardware internship within the Hardware Group, focusing on server sub-system design and validation for AI-era platforms.

The team concentrates on silicon, optics, and hardware platforms enabling Cisco's core switching, routing, and wireless products. The role emphasizes working independently, cross-functional collaboration, and producing functional specifications and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Hardware Engineering or related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment after internship.
• Experience creating test scripts in Python.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and validation of a server sub-system.
• Ensure design meets functional specs.
• Work independently on assigned tasks and deliver quality results.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and document functional specs.

Skills

Python scripting

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

PhD program enrollment

Hardware Engineering related education

Tools

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is offering a hardware internship within the Hardware Group, focusing on server sub-system design and validation for AI-era platforms.

The team concentrates on silicon, optics, and hardware platforms enabling Cisco's core switching, routing, and wireless products. The role emphasizes working independently, cross-functional collaboration, and producing functional specifications and technical documentation.