Software Engineer I, Intern

Cisco

Software Engineer I Intern contributing to security initiatives at Cisco. Develop and maintain technology platforms while following established processes and quality assurance standards.

Posted 5/8/2026internshipSan Jose • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $44,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Software engineers contribute to the design and maintenance of crucial technology platforms, such as operating systems, networks, and databases
The focus is on building stable, user-friendly programs while closely following established processes and considering the relationship between software and hardware

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current enrollment in an undergraduate program
Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science or related field
Proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C/C++, Python, or Java
Experience in QA, testing, and/or debugging
Must be a U.S. citizen with legal right to work in the U.S., with no need for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

C/C++PythonJavaQAtestingdebugging