Software Engineer II (co - op) United States

Software Engineer

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.

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. Relevant fields include: 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 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.

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.