intern software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted May 18, 2026
$44,000 – $185,000
USD per year

About this role

Cisco is hiring a intern-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Data Analytics, System Design. Compensation is listed at $44,000–$185,000 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
intern
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Internship
Location
San Jose, CA
Department
Internships, Apprenticeships, and Co-Ops
Posted
May 18, 2026

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Job description

from Cisco careers

Please note 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 are accepted until further notice.  

Meet the Team  

Open-minded, driven, diverse and very creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any one of the following product categories including: cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, collaboration, web, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence and many more. Your work will impact billions globally.  

Your Impact  

Impact the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Creative Hardware Engineering positions are available in:  

  • ASIC Design and Verification  

  • System/Board Design  

  • Circuit Board Layout  

  • Hardware Automation  

  • Validation and Test  

  • Signal Integrity  

  • Power Design  

Minimum Qualifications  

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with 2 years of relevant experience or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 

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