[Remote] Software Engineer Data/AI/Intelligent Systems PhD (Intern) – United States

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing data and infrastructure in the AI era. They are seeking a passionate Software Engineer Intern with expertise in developing scalable data pipelines and building infrastructure to support machine learning initiatives, contributing to the growth of emerging technologies in data and intelligent systems. Responsibilities Develop scalable data pipelines Design robust analytics platforms Build infrastructure to support machine learning initiatives Solve complex challenges with innovation and attention to detail Build and maintain key software tools and platforms Skills Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn Familiarity with distributed data processing technologies, including Apache Spark, Hadoop (MapReduce), or Apache Flink Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes, for deploying data and machine learning workloads Hands-on experience with AI/ML Familiarity with major cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Understanding of distributed systems concepts, including scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, and data consistency, as well as familiarity with distributed computing patterns (e.g., load balancing, consensus algorithms, and inter-service communication) Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution Paid parental leave Short and long-term disability coverage Basic life insurance Paid time away 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday Paid year-end holiday shutdown 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use 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 from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies Company Overview Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Cisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1238 in 2025, 1231 in 2024, 1273 in 2023, 2127 in 2022, 1991 in 2021, 1173 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.