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Embedded Systems Engineer CPT roles let F-1 students apply real-time operating systems, firmware development, and hardware-software integration directly within their degree program. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the work must tie to a specific course or academic requirement in your curriculum.
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Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.
Applications accepted until further notice.
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 dive deep into C and embedded Linux to build the low-level software that keeps our global network running. You’ll apply networking and OS fundamentals to real infrastructure, automating workflows with Python and Bash to streamline critical processes while strengthening system security through DevSecOps. By building and maintaining robust, low-level software, you ensure the foundational stability of our infrastructure, enabling Cisco to deliver reliable and secure connectivity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's).
- Qualifying education should be in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
- Proficient in C with experience in embedded Linux, demonstrated through at least one academic, personal, or professional project.
- Working knowledge of at least two of: operating systems, routing, or networking fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience with at least one automation or scripting tool: Python, Bash, or Jenkins.
- Exposure to DevSecOps workflows or security-focused development practices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to cybersecurity fundamentals or security protocols.
- Familiarity with FPGA development.
- Understanding of at least two of: signal integrity, power integrity, or PCB design.
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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.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco.
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees.
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations).
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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.
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
INTRODUCTION
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.
Applications accepted until further notice.
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 dive deep into C and embedded Linux to build the low-level software that keeps our global network running. You’ll apply networking and OS fundamentals to real infrastructure, automating workflows with Python and Bash to streamline critical processes while strengthening system security through DevSecOps. By building and maintaining robust, low-level software, you ensure the foundational stability of our infrastructure, enabling Cisco to deliver reliable and secure connectivity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's).
- Qualifying education should be in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
- Proficient in C with experience in embedded Linux, demonstrated through at least one academic, personal, or professional project.
- Working knowledge of at least two of: operating systems, routing, or networking fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience with at least one automation or scripting tool: Python, Bash, or Jenkins.
- Exposure to DevSecOps workflows or security-focused development practices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to cybersecurity fundamentals or security protocols.
- Familiarity with FPGA development.
- Understanding of at least two of: signal integrity, power integrity, or PCB design.
productintern27
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.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco.
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees.
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations).
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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.
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsEmbedded Systems Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an embedded systems internship qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the internship duties directly relate to a course or academic requirement listed on your I-20 and your DSO approves it before you start. Roles involving firmware development, PCB bring-up, RTOS integration, or hardware-software co-design typically satisfy the curriculum nexus requirement. Your school sets the specific documentation standard, so confirm with your DSO what evidence they need from the employer.
Can I do full-time CPT as an embedded systems engineering student without affecting OPT?
Full-time CPT of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM extension. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, accumulates without affecting OPT regardless of duration. Most F-1 students in engineering programs structure embedded systems CPT as part-time during the semester to preserve their 12 months of post-graduation OPT.
How do I find embedded systems employers who consistently hire CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you search by occupation and filter for employers with verified engineering work-authorization filing history. This helps you identify companies that already understand the CPT and future H-1B visa process rather than employers encountering international student hiring for the first time. Confirm CPT eligibility with each employer before your DSO submits the authorization.
Do ITAR restrictions prevent F-1 students from working in embedded systems roles on CPT?
ITAR restrictions apply to specific technologies, not all embedded systems work. Roles involving defense systems, military hardware, or export-controlled components may require you to be a U.S. person by law, which excludes F-1 visa holders. Commercial sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and medical devices generally don't carry these restrictions. Review each job description for export-control language before applying.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my employer changes my job duties mid-internship?
If your role shifts to duties that no longer align with the curriculum requirement on your I-20, your existing CPT authorization may not cover the new work. You'd need to return to your DSO, document the revised job duties, and obtain a new or amended CPT authorization before continuing. Notify your DSO promptly rather than waiting until your authorization period ends.