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Open-minded, driven, diverse and deeply 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, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence and many more. Your work will affect billions globally., * Currently enrolled in one of the following:
-An undergraduate degree program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s); or
-An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification).
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Qualifying education and work experience should be in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
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Expected to continue enrollment in a degree or qualifying educational or workforce development program following completion of the internship.
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Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles, including experience with hardware design and tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software.
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Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability to lead multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work toward both short- and long-term goals.
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Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships within diverse and extended teams.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proven ability to work collaboratively across business groups and teams (hardware, software, manufacturing, etc.).
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Exposure to scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for test automation or data analysis.
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Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving abilities., ASIC Design, ASIC Verification, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Big Data, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Cadence, Circuit Design, Cisco Network Hardware, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Design Verification, Establish Priorities, Hardware Debugging, Hardware Design, Hardware Quality Assurance, IPv6, Internet of Things, Laboratory Equipment, Leadership, Logic Analyzer, MATLAB, Manufacturing, Mentor Graphics, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Network Switching, Oscilloscope, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Process Manufacturing, Product Development, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Sales, Sales Strategy, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Signal Integrity, Software Simulation, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Test Automation, Validation Testing, VoIP (Voice over IP), Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
Benefits & conditions
Individual pay is determined by the candidate’s hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
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. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
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. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
About the company
Collaborate with peers on projects that have a real-world impact. From our processes to manufacturing, you’ll deliver a standout customer experience of Cisco products and services. Take your innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions. You’ll collaborate with multi-functional teams to determine our infrastructural needs and product specifications, Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
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