AI Operations Engineer ; Intern

The Cisco Product Organization is the engine behind the platforms, technologies, and solutions defining the next generation of connectivity. Spanning AI Software & Platforms, Core Product Engineering, Collaboration, Security, Networking, Silicon, and Observability, we build the critical infrastructure that powers the digital world. Millions of people rely on our platforms every day, and our teams work together to build, refine, and scale products that drive meaningful impact.

We are a team of passionate innovators, united by our curiosity, collaboration, and dedication to helping one another do our best work. Ready to help us build what's next?

The Cisco Product Internship Program offers a 12-week summer experience designed to welcome early-career talent into this mission. We embed interns within high-impact teams, where they collaborate directly on the products, platforms, and architectures shaping Cisco's future and powering the AI era. Throughout the program, interns have the opportunity to participate in targeted learning sessions, multi-functional networking, and direct engagement with leaders across the organization.

By immersing interns in real-world challenges, we help them build the technical skills, confidence, and collaborative approach needed to envision a long-term, impactful career at Cisco.

You’ll dive into the fast-paced world of AI Ops, where you’ll automate and streamline IT operations to deliver impactful results. You’ll build smart solutions that cut down on repetitive tasks, speed up incident response, and ensure our AI production environments stay sharp and resilient. By automating critical workflows and optimizing performance, you ensure our AI systems remain resilient and scalable.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
• Qualifying education should be in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash, evidenced through a coding challenge, technical assessment, or submission of automation scripts/workflow samples.
• Working knowledge of systems or network administration fundamentals (e.g., Linux system operations, monitoring, or incident response basics)

• Experience with tools such as Git Hub Actions and Kubernetes for automation and deployment
• Ability to support AI production environments and manage sandbox environments
• Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms
• Understanding of CI/CD practices as applied to AI/ML model deployment and monitoring

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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