Hardware Engineer Internship — AI Hardware & Silicon

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

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States invites motivated PhD students to join the Common Hardware Group for an internship focused on designing and validating a server sub-system aligned with AI-era hardware platforms.

You will collaborate across teams, develop test scripts in Python, and contribute to functional specs and technical documentation while gaining exposure to tools like Cadence Concept and Allegro.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in hardware engineering or related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment after completion of the 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.
• Participate as a valuable team member to deliver quality products on time.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams.
• Participate in creating functional specifications and technical documentation.

Skills

Python scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD candidate in Hardware Engineering

Tools

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States invites motivated PhD students to join the Common Hardware Group for an internship focused on designing and validating a server sub-system aligned with AI-era hardware platforms.

You will collaborate across teams, develop test scripts in Python, and contribute to functional specs and technical documentation while gaining exposure to tools like Cadence Concept and Allegro.