Engineering Product Management Specialist I (Intern) – United States
About The Position
This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications accepted until further notice. The Cisco Product Internship Program offers a 12-week summer experience designed to welcome early-career talent into this mission. We embed interns within high-impact teams, where they collaborate directly on the products, platforms, and architectures shaping Cisco's future and powering the AI era. Throughout the program, interns have the opportunity to participate in targeted learning sessions, multi-functional networking, and direct engagement with leaders across the organization. By immersing interns in real-world challenges, we help them build the technical skills, confidence, and collaborative approach needed to envision a long-term, impactful career at Cisco.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's).
- Qualifying education should be in Business, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
- Working knowledge of at least two of: networking concepts, analytical concepts, or product management concepts.
- Coursework or project experience in market research, competitive analysis, or strategic planning.
- Experience building a product roadmap (coursework, internship, or personal project).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AI and machine learning models.
- Prior internship experience in a Product Manager or Product Owner capacity.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, R, or SQL.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Responsibilities
- Define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for our next generation of AI-powered features.
- Partner with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into clear, actionable requirements that drive real-world decisions.
- Translate customer insights into strategic, data-backed roadmaps, guiding development teams in building the next generation of products that drive growth.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term disability coverage
- 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
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- Performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
- Grants of Cisco restricted stock units
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
