Software Engineer I - Optical Platform

Cisco

Maynard (MA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cisco seeks an undergraduate software engineering intern to help design and maintain software for optical platform solutions. You will work with hardware teams to create robust components, implement QA processes, and ensure reliable performance across the system.

You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines, gaining hands-on experience in the full software development lifecycle within a leading global tech company.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's).
  • Qualifying education should be in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Java, demonstrated through 1+ year of experience in an academic, project, or professional capacity.
  • Previous experience with software QA, unit testing, or debugging procedures in an academic, project, or professional capacity.

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

Education

Undergraduate degree (Associate's or Bachelor's)

Tools

Git

Job description

Cisco seeks an undergraduate software engineering intern to help design and maintain software for optical platform solutions. You will work with hardware teams to create robust components, implement QA processes, and ensure reliable performance across the system.

You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines, gaining hands-on experience in the full software development lifecycle within a leading global tech company.

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