Position Details

Salary $44K – $185K USD / year

Type Internship

Experience intern

Exp. Years Entry level or currently enrolled

Education Currently enrolled in a certification program or undergraduate degree program

Category Software Engineering

About this role

This internship role involves developing scalable backend systems, data pipelines, and AI infrastructure within Cisco’s data and automation platforms. The focus is on cloud-native development, microservices, and automation testing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop scalable backend systems
Design and develop microservices and APIs
Contribute to AI and data infrastructure
Support automation and testing efforts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Technical Overview

The role requires experience with backend programming languages, microservices architecture, Linux, networking protocols, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with AI/ML and automation tools is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an intern or early-stage software engineer with foundational knowledge in backend programming languages such as C++, Java, or Go. They should have a strong interest in cloud platforms, microservices, and AI/ML technologies, with good understanding of Linux and networking fundamentals.

Must-Have Skills

Proficiency in CC++Javaor GoExperience designing and developing microservices and APIsStrong understanding of Linux and networking conceptsFamiliarity with cloud platforms such as AWSAzureor GCP

Nice-to-Have Skills

Conceptual understanding of AI/MLExperience with automation and software testing (pyTest)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of networking protocols such as BGP and VLANs

Tools & Platforms

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformpyTestCI/CD pipelines

Required Skills

Proficiency in CC++JavaGomicroservicesAPIsLinuxTCP/IPDNSDHCPAWSAzureGCPAI/MLpyTestCI/CD

Hard Skills

CC++JavaGomicroservicesAPIsLinuxTCP/IPDNSDHCPAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformAI/MLpyTestCI/CD

Soft Skills

collaborativeinnovativeproblem-solvingcommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Not specified

Job Function Backend software development and infrastructure support for AI-driven platforms

Keywords for Your Resume

Software EngineerBackendPlatform SystemsmicroservicesAPIsCC++JavaGoLinuxTCP/IPDNSDHCPAWSAzureGCPAI/MLpyTestCI/CDMicroservicesNetworking

Deal Breakers

Lack of proficiency in required programming languages, No experience with microservices or APIs, Unfamiliarity with Linux or networking concepts, Not enrolled in relevant educational programs

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