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Software Engineer Embedded/Network Systems I (Intern) - United States

at Cisco Systems

Unknown 💰 $44K – $185K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $44K – $185K USD / year
Type Internship
Experience intern
Exp. Years Entry level
Education Currently enrolled in a certification program or undergraduate degree program
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This internship role involves developing embedded networking software and firmware for Cisco's core products, focusing on hardware-software integration and security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop low-level software and networking stacks
  • Maintain hardware compatibility and security
  • Collaborate with hardware teams
  • Streamline development processes
  • Contribute to firmware development

Technical Overview

The role requires proficiency in C, embedded Linux, networking protocols, scripting, and automation tools, working on firmware, networking stacks, and security infrastructure.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a passionate intern with strong skills in C programming, embedded Linux, and networking fundamentals. They should have hands-on experience with automation tools and a keen interest in security and hardware-software integration.

Must-Have Skills

Proficiency in C programmingExperience with embedded LinuxFamiliarity with network principles & conceptsHands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languagesUnderstanding of DevSecOps practices

Nice-to-Have Skills

AI/MLcybersecurity principlesFPGA developmentsignal and power integrityPCB design

Tools & Platforms

JenkinsGitHub Actionsembedded Linux

Required Skills

C programmingembedded Linuxnetworking protocolsrouting protocolsPythonBashCI/CD pipelinesJenkinsGitHub ActionsDevSecOps

Hard Skills

C programmingCembedded LinuxLinuxnetworking protocolsrouting protocolsPythonBashCI/CD pipelinesJenkinsGitHub ActionsDevSecOps

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizationprocess-driven

Industry & Role

Industry Telecom
Job Function Embedded software development for networking hardware

Keywords for Your Resume

CiscoEmbedded LinuxC programmingNetworking protocolsRouting protocolsPythonBashCI/CD pipelinesJenkinsGitHub ActionsDevSecOpsFirmwareNetworking stacksSecurity infrastructureOperating systemsembedded Linux

Deal Breakers

Lack of proficiency in C programming, No experience with embedded Linux, Not enrolled in relevant educational programs

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