Full Stack Software Engineer Intern (Sep 2024)

About Cisco

Cisco Systems, Inc. is a leading networking company best known as a manufacturer and vendor of networking equipment. The company also provides software and offers related services.

Your role

As a Full Stack Engineer at Meraki,

• You will help craft and build features for Meraki's Dashboard - the window to the entire Meraki experience.
• From Dashboard, their customers can control their entire Meraki stack: access points, switches, firewalls, client devices, cameras, and more.
• You will work across the stack with other developers, UX designers, and product management to build and improve the Dashboard web application.
• Meraki engineers put the customer experience first, own projects from beginning to end, and are empowered to make impactful decisions.
• Meraki believes that the quality of their product is dependent on the quality of their engineers. They place a high value on nurturing the growth and development of everyone on their team.
• They foster an open and supportive workplace where everybody is allowed to succeed.

Example projects of a Full Stack Web Developer Intern:

• Create services to fetch data from millions of Meraki devices, then present that data in a user-friendly way.
• Improve performance and efficiency of their backend, allowing us to handle increasingly large datasets with minimal delay.
• Build internal frameworks and refine front-end infrastructure to augment developer productivity.
• Construct API endpoints to allow Meraki users and third-party companies to build custom tools and features.
• Build a dashboard for anomaly/outlier detection on network traffic using machine learning algorithms.

Training & development 

Intern Program Overview:

Meraki interns and co-ops join the team for 12 and 16-week programs, respectively, and are placed directly onto subteams. During the program, interns/co-ops have the opportunity to work on a small starter project, such as the integration and implementation of new tools, before spending the majority of the program on a larger project, such as building the infrastructure for a new service. Projects are cross-functional, which allows insight into new languages and technologies, helps encourage professional growth within engineering, and allows a sense of ownership within the team.

Meraki’s engineering teams place a high emphasis on mentorship. Each intern and co-op is matched 1:1 with a mentor who provides continual feedback and guidance throughout the program. Mentors help with introductions to other team members, overviews of tools and processes, and provide a seamless integration into Meraki life.

Salary & benefits

The annual salary for this role ranges from $44,000 to $130,000 per year.

Intern Benefits:

• Housing Assistance
• Competitive salary
• Weekly social events inside and outside of the office (Giants games, Exploratorium tickets, friendly soccer games)
• Lunch and dinner daily
• Customized laptop and desk setups
• Medical coverage plan

Career progression 

Starting as a Full Stack Software Engineer Intern, you'll gain valuable experience in web development, database management, and system architecture. With dedication and continuous learning, you can progress to become a Full Stack Software Engineer, Senior Engineer, or even lead projects and teams, contributing significantly to innovative technology solutions.

Work-life balance

At Cisco, they prioritize work-life balance, fostering an environment where your career thrives without compromising your well-being. Experience a fulfilling professional journey at Cisco while enjoying the flexibility to nurture your life outside of work.

Culture & vibe

They are self-aware of themselves and their environment. They feel accountable and empowered to contribute to a culture where everyone thrives and where they intentionally seek out, learn, understand, and appreciate who - and what - surrounds them. That’s what a Conscious Culture is all about.

About you

You are an outstanding applicant if:

(Individuals pursuing a master's degree will not be considered)

• You are pursuing a technical bachelor's degree or have equivalent experience with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of computer science -OR- pursuing a software/coding boot camp (or educational training program) and/or technical associates degree with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of computer science. Individuals who have completed the relevant networking boot camp within the last 6 months will be considered.
• You strive to build rich and dynamic web applications with front-end frameworks such as React, Redux, Ember, or Angular.
• You are familiar with programming languages and web frameworks like Ruby (Rails, EventMachine), Python (Django, Flask), or Node.js (Express)
• You have worked with SQL and relational Databases.
• You would flourish within a small engineering team and are excited to tackle open-ended problems.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• jobs.cisco.com
• cisco.com/c/en/us/about.html
• cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/we-are-cisco/conscious-culture.html
• blogs.cisco.com/wearecisco/living-ciscos-work-life-balance