intern software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Apr 24, 2026
$191,400 – $281,400
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 System Design, Testing, Frontend Development, Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $191,400–$281,400 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
intern
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Internship
Location
San Jose, CA
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
Apr 24, 2026

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Job description

from Cisco careers
The application window is expected to close on: 05/31/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is onsite in San Jose, with approximately 10% travel to Asia.

Meet the Team

Common Hardware Group (CHG) Wireless is responsible for the Cisco Enterprise Access Point Portfolio. As part of the wireless engineering group, you will collaborate with various functions like Hardware Design and Test, Antenna and Compliance, Power Engineering, Signal Integrity, EMC / EMI, and Mechanical Design, expanding the breadth of your knowledge, designing power, and delivering amazing products to the market.

Your Impact

  • As an RF Engineer, you will develop highly reliable RF system solutions for Cisco Enterprise Access Point.

  • Develop RF architecture in PRD and participate in RFQs for our wireless access point portfolio.

  • For each product validate and iterate on layout and schematics, run simulation for front end design, DRI for approving RF design before each build.

  • Perform RF component evaluation between vendors, document measurements and make recommendations.

  • Establish strong relationship with RF front end component vendors, tracking current and future offerings.

  • Collaborate with firmware resources and responsible for radio calibrations, power table integration

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