Cisco Hiring Engineering Product Management Intern

Meet the Team

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.

Your Impact

You'll define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for our next generation of AI-powered features. You'll partner with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into clear, actionable requirements that drive real-world decisions. By translating customer insights into strategic, data-backed roadmaps, you guide our development teams in building the next generation of products that drive growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's). Qualifying education should be in Business, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
• Working knowledge of at least two of: networking concepts, analytical concepts, or product management concepts.
• Coursework or project experience in market research, competitive analysis, or strategic planning.
• Experience building a product roadmap (coursework, internship, or personal project).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI and machine learning models.
• Prior internship experience in a Product Manager or Product Owner capacity.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, R, or SQL.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Why Cisco?

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.