Software Engineer, Full Stack/Backend I – Intern

Cisco

. Design, build, and ship APIs and applications powering Cisco platforms .

Posted 9/22/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $44,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Python, Java, or Go for back-end development, with a strong understanding of RESTful services and distributed architectures. Familiarity with software engineering workflows and tools such as Git and Linux is essential for contributing to scalable software solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proficiency In PythonExperience Building APIsFamiliarity With GitHands-On Experience With RESTful ServicesExposure To AWS

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaGoJavaScriptTypeScriptHTMLCSSObject-Oriented ProgrammingRESTful ServicesMicroservices

Soft Skills

Collaborative Troubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

GitLinuxAWSAzureGCPTerraformAnsibleCloudFormationJenkinsDocker

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsCloud SecurityDevOpsDevSecOpsNetworking Fundamentals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesPythonReactTCP/IPTerraformTypeScriptC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and ship APIs and applications powering Cisco platforms
Write clean, maintainable back-end code
Design RESTful services and distributed architectures with the team
Contribute to front-end systems as project needs require
Troubleshoot challenges collaboratively
Develop and maintain scalable software
Enable Cisco business groups to leverage reliable services and deliver high-impact technology solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
Qualifying education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
Expected to continue enrollment in the degree program after completing the internship
Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go
Experience building or supporting software applications or services, including APIs
Familiarity with software engineering workflows, tools, and development environments such as Git and Linux
Preferred: proficiency in two or more of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, or React, with UI/UX principles awareness
Preferred: experience applying Object-Oriented Programming principles, with exposure to C/C++ or JavaScript
Preferred: hands-on experience with RESTful services, distributed systems, or microservices
Preferred: exposure to AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, or Kubernetes
Preferred: exposure to networking fundamentals (L2/L3, TCP/IP), cloud security, or DevOps/DevSecOps practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants, vesting following continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 paid vacation days per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
12-week summer internship experience
Targeted learning sessions, multifunctional networking, and engagement with organizational leaders