Hardware Engineer II Intern - United States

About the role

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We are a global team of creative experts, bringing unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries, experiment quickly, and deliver full‑product development from design through qualification to production.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and validation of a server sub‑system.
• Ensure the design meets functional specifications.
• Work independently on assigned tasks.
• Participate as a valuable team member to deliver quality products on time.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and teams.
• Help create functional specifications and technical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) program with 2 years of work experience, or a Master’s program with 0 years of work experience.
• Education and experience in Hardware Engineering or a related field.
• Commitment to continue enrollment in the degree program after the internship.
• Experience creating test scripts in Python.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Cadence Concept and Allegro.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. For 40 years we’ve created solutions that power how humans and technology work together across physical and digital worlds, delivering unparalleled security, visibility, and insights. Our global network of doers and experts provides limitless opportunities to grow, collaborate with empathy, and make a worldwide impact.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Potential grants of Cisco restricted stock units.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus a floating holiday for non‑exempt employees.
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday and paid year‑end holiday shutdown.
• 4 paid wellness days per year.
• Non‑exempt employees: 16 days of paid vacation (accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period).
• Exempt employees: flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit.
• 80 hours of sick time on hire and each January 1, with carry‑forward of up to 80 hours.
• Additional paid time away for critical family emergencies.
• 10 paid volunteer days per year.
• Eligibility for annual bonuses (non‑sales roles).

Pay

Salary ranges vary by location. The full salary ranges for this position are:

• New York City Metro Area: $44,000 – $185,000
• Non‑Metro New York State & Washington State: $44,000 – $185,000

Compensation is determined by hiring location, market conditions, skill set, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.