Software Engineer Intern

About this internship

Cisco Systems India is offering Software Engineer Intern opportunities out of its Bengaluru engineering organisation, an excellent chance to build software at the world's largest networking company. As a Software Development Intern at Cisco, you will work alongside experienced engineers on real projects spanning networking, embedded systems, application development, security and cloud infrastructure. Based in Bengaluru, you will write code in languages such as C, C++ and Python, apply strong data structures and algorithms knowledge, and learn computer networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing and switching while contributing to products that move much of the world's internet traffic. Depending on the team, you may work on network embedded software, internal application development, RESTful APIs and backend services, automation and CI/CD, or containerised cloud-native systems using Docker and Kubernetes. Cisco runs structured early-career, internship and co-op programmes, typically lasting three to twelve months, that pair you with mentors and immerse you in professional software engineering, code reviews and agile collaboration. This role suits students of Computer Science or related engineering disciplines who are strong problem-solvers, eager to learn networking and systems, and excited to work on technology at global scale. You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship and exposure to one of Cisco's most significant global engineering footprints. If you are ready to grow as a software engineer and help build secure, intelligent networks for the AI era, we encourage you to apply through Cisco's official internships and co-ops page.

Skills you'll use

What you'll do

• Write and test software in C, C++ or Python on real Cisco projects
• Contribute to networking, embedded or application-development teams
• Apply data structures, algorithms and OOP to engineering problems
• Build or integrate RESTful APIs and backend services
• Learn networking protocols and systems fundamentals
• Participate in code reviews, debugging and automated testing
• Collaborate within agile teams under engineering mentorship

Who can apply

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related engineering field
• Strong programming skills in C, C++ and/or Python
• Solid grasp of data structures and algorithms
• Understanding of computer networking and operating systems
• Familiarity with Git and version control
• Exposure to cloud, containers or APIs is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

Perks & benefits

About Cisco Systems India

Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, and is the world's largest manufacturer of networking equipment. Founded in 1984 by Stanford computer scientists Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, Cisco builds the hardware, software and services that power much of the internet's underlying infrastructure. Its core products include routers, switches and wireless networking gear, alongside a broad portfolio spanning cybersecurity, collaboration, data-center, cloud networking and observability. Well-known product lines and brands include Catalyst and Nexus switches, Cisco IOS networking software, Meraki cloud-managed networking, Webex collaboration, Duo and Cisco Secure security, ThousandEyes network intelligence, and, following its 2024 acquisition, Splunk for data analytics and security operations. Cisco is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 and is one of the largest technology companies in the world by revenue. In India, Cisco operates one of its most significant global engineering and operations footprints, with major centres in Bengaluru, including a large campus, that contribute to worldwide product development across networking, software, security and emerging AI-infrastructure work. The company's strategic focus has increasingly centred on networking for AI, secure connectivity and full-stack observability. Cisco runs structured early-career, internship and co-op programmes globally, typically lasting three to twelve months, that give students hands-on exposure to real engineering projects, mentorship and skill development, with software-engineering intern roles regularly offered out of its Bengaluru engineering organisation. Cisco also runs the Cisco Women Internship Program (CWIP) for women engineering students in India, reflecting its investment in diverse early-career talent.

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