Junior Software Engineer – Optical Platform

Engg; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cisco invites motivated undergraduates to join a software internship focused on designing and maintaining software platforms that power cutting-edge optical technology. You will work on core components, contribute to QA processes, and collaborate across teams to integrate software with hardware.

This role provides hands-on experience across the full software lifecycle. Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/SE degrees, with 1+ year experience in C/C++, Python, or Java, and a willingness to continue

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT, Data Science, or related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment after completion of the internship.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Java demonstrated by 1+ year of experience.
• Experience with software QA, unit testing, or debugging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust software components for our optical platform solutions.
• Implement QA and testing protocols to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate software with cutting-edge hardware.
• Debug complex issues to optimize system stability and user experience.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

QA testing

Debugging

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Linux

AWS

Azure

GCP

Databases

Job description

Cisco invites motivated undergraduates to join a software internship focused on designing and maintaining software platforms that power cutting-edge optical technology. You will work on core components, contribute to QA processes, and collaborate across teams to integrate software with hardware.

This role provides hands-on experience across the full software lifecycle. Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/SE degrees, with 1+ year experience in C/C++, Python, or Java, and a willingness to continue