Engineering Product Management Specialist II (Intern) – United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

4d•Remote

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 Organization is the engine behind the platforms, technologies, and solutions defining the next generation of connectivity. Spanning AI Software & Platforms, Core Product Engineering, Collaboration, Security, Networking, Silicon, and Observability, we build the critical infrastructure that powers the digital world. Millions of people rely on our platforms every day, and our teams work together to build, refine, and scale products that drive meaningful impact. We are a team of passionate innovators, united by our curiosity, collaboration, and dedication to helping one another do our best work. Ready to help us build what's next? 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. You’ll define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for our next generation of AI-powered features. You’ll partner with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into clear, actionable requirements that drive real-world decisions. By translating customer insights into strategic, data-backed roadmaps, you guide our development teams in building the next generation of products that drive growth.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) with 2 years of work experience, or a Master’s degree program with 0 years of work experience.
Qualifying education and work experience 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 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 to guide 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 and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Restricted stock units
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 from one calendar year to the next
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
Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
Performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)