Software Engineer I (Co-op) United States

Cisco•Maynard, MA

5d•$44,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Our dedicated team is building the future of Cisco’s AI-driven platforms and data infrastructure, driving innovation across the globe. You will join teams focused on developing advanced data pipelines, machine learning infrastructure, and analytics platforms for business-critical initiatives. As part of this collaborative environment, you will contribute to the advancement of emerging technologies in data and intelligent systems, specifically focusing on leveraging Agentic AI to streamline operational workflows. Explore the opportunities at the intersection of backend engineering and AI, helping to transform how Cisco and its customers harness information and intelligent automation. As a passionate software engineer, you will contribute to critical initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and accelerating decision-making through the application of Agentic AI. You will have the opportunity to develop and implement innovative solutions that process and analyze diverse data sources, helping to automate workflows and provide valuable insights. Your foundational programming skills and enthusiasm for AI will enable you to solve complex challenges, empowering Cisco’s business groups to leverage data-driven intelligence for operational excellence and strategic growth. Your contributions will help ensure high-quality, reliable platforms that support Cisco’s leadership in intelligent, scalable technology solutions.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field).
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Go).
Strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms.
Exposure to collaboration and development tools like Confluence, JIRA, Jenkins, or GitHub.

Nice To Haves

Conceptual understanding of AI/ML, particularly Agentic AI principles.
Experience with web scraping or interacting with REST APIs.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
Familiarity with automation and software testing frameworks (e.g., pyTest).
Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.