Software Engineer II: Optical Platform Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student for a software internship within the Acacia team, now part of Cisco.

You will design and maintain software components for our optical platform, working closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration and reliable performance. You'll gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle, including QA, testing, debugging, and deployment to Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Java, demonstrated through 1+ year of experience.
• Previous experience with software QA, unit testing, or debugging procedures in academic, project, or professional capacity.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and core operating system concepts.
• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in CS/SE/CE/IT/DS and plan to continue after internship.

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

Undergrad degree (Associate/Bachelor)

Master's degree

Related fields (CS/SE/CE/IT/DS)

Tools

Linux

AWS

Databases

Cloud platforms

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student for a software internship within the Acacia team, now part of Cisco.

You will design and maintain software components for our optical platform, working closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration and reliable performance. You'll gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle, including QA, testing, debugging, and deployment to Linux environments.