Hardware Engineer II Intern (Start ASAP)

Join Cisco as a Hardware Engineer II Intern to contribute to innovative hardware design impacting global internet infrastructure.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Impact product development from circuit design to high volume manufacturing.
• Engage in ASIC Design and Verification, System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, and Power Design.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across hardware, software, and manufacturing.
• Work on projects in cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, collaboration, web, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence, and more.
• Participate in Supply Chain Operations and Services teams to deliver customer-focused solutions and gain hands-on experience with network infrastructures.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate with 2 years relevant experience or graduate student with 0 years relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles and experience with hardware design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software.
• Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Ability to lead multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work toward short- and long-term goals.
• Preferred: Experience building positive working relationships within diverse teams.
• Preferred: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Proven collaboration across business groups (hardware, software, manufacturing).
• Preferred: Exposure to scripting or programming languages (Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for test automation or data analysis.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for U.S. locations: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 depending on location and role specifics.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance.
• Paid time off including 10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday (non-exempt), birthday off, year-end shutdown, 4 personal wellness days.
• Vacation: 16 days paid vacation for non-exempt employees; flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees.
• 80 hours sick time on hire and annually, with carryover.
• Additional paid time off for family emergencies and 10 paid volunteer days annually.
• Eligibility for Cisco restricted stock units based on continued employment.
• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles; performance-based incentive pay for sales roles.

Training & Development

Work alongside industry professionals and collaborate in close-knit cohorts to gain hands-on experience and exposure to customer networks and projects with real impact.

Career Progression

Opportunities to impact product development from design through manufacturing and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, supporting growth in hardware engineering roles.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted until further notice. Cisco representatives may contact applicants directly if relevant positions open.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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