Software Engineer Full Stack / Backend I (Co-op) - United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

About The Position

This co-op opportunity is a posting for potential future openings; the exact role may not be open currently. Applications are accepted until further notice, and Cisco may contact applicants if a relevant position becomes available. The co-op is intended for undergraduate students who will continue their studies after completing the assignment. As a Software Engineer at Cisco, you will design and build software solutions for Cisco products and platforms. The work may span APIs, backend services, user interfaces, and distributed systems, with opportunities to solve real-world problems, deliver features, and contribute to connectivity and technology. You will collaborate with engineering teams across Cisco IT, CPX (Customer & Partner Experience), Supply Chain, and Engineering, alongside engineers, designers, and product managers.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (associate's or bachelor's) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Expected to continue enrollment in an undergraduate degree program after completing the co-op assignment.
Experience with API development, including REST, GraphQL, or gRPC.
Understanding of data structures, object-oriented programming, and SQL or NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and Cisco Cloud.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Docker or Kubernetes for containerization or orchestration.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Exposure to CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
Experience with monitoring platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk.
Knowledge of UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue for full-stack pathways.

Responsibilities

Design and build software solutions that power Cisco products and platforms.
Work across APIs, backend services, user interfaces, and distributed systems.
Solve real-world problems and deliver impactful software features.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers across Cisco teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
A paid day off for employees' birthdays, a year-end holiday shutdown, and paid personal wellness days.
Paid vacation or participation in a flexible vacation time-off program, depending on employee classification.
Paid sick time.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonus eligibility for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
Employees may be eligible for Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to continued employment and vesting terms.