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Data Science Intern roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in statistics, computer science, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build hands-on data science experience while on F-1 status.
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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.
Meet the team
Join the Enterprise Security team! We focus on understanding our performance and the value we deliver to customers by building reliable dashboards and providing clear financial analysis. We partner with Finance, Cloud Operations, and Engineering to guide the product roadmap and improve our daily operations. We want someone to lead these projects and connect with teams across the entire organization. How would you like to help us build our data strategy?
Your impact
As a Data Science Engineer II, you will lead the development of dashboards, automated reporting, and customer analysis. By analyzing business and product data, we examine costs and margins to prepare accurate forecasts. Success means delivering insights that stakeholders depend on for critical business choices. The work involves validating data, monitoring key metrics, and identifying trends to guide leadership decisions. We are eager to have someone translate product usage and financial trends into clear, actionable recommendations!
- Analyze business and product data to build and maintain dashboards that track 5+ key Enterprise Security metrics.
- Perform detailed cost and margin analysis to provide insights across 10+ customer groups.
- Automate recurring reports and data workflows to improve efficiency while partnering with Product and Engineering to validate data integrity for roadmap planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months):
A Master's degree with 0 years of work experience; or
A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience.
Qualifying education and work experience should be in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Excel proficiency with 2+ years of experience in data analysis, forecasting, dashboarding, and reporting.
- Experience with data validation using SQL or similar tools for large datasets.
- Analytical problem-solving experience with at least 2 projects involving complex data sets.
- Experience explaining findings to non-technical partners in at least 2 professional settings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with SQL, BI or visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI, and reporting automation scripts.
- Familiarity with COGS, gross-margin analysis, cloud operations, or financial forecasting for SaaS products.
- Communication and teamwork skills, with experience partnering with Finance, Product, Cloud Operations, and Engineering departments.
- Ability to translate product usage, token consumption, or COGS trends into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
- Proven record of maintaining data quality, reporting accuracy, and meeting project deadlines consistently.
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:
$137,500.00 - $200,500.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$122,600.00 - $178,400.00
- 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.
Meet the team
Join the Enterprise Security team! We focus on understanding our performance and the value we deliver to customers by building reliable dashboards and providing clear financial analysis. We partner with Finance, Cloud Operations, and Engineering to guide the product roadmap and improve our daily operations. We want someone to lead these projects and connect with teams across the entire organization. How would you like to help us build our data strategy?
Your impact
As a Data Science Engineer II, you will lead the development of dashboards, automated reporting, and customer analysis. By analyzing business and product data, we examine costs and margins to prepare accurate forecasts. Success means delivering insights that stakeholders depend on for critical business choices. The work involves validating data, monitoring key metrics, and identifying trends to guide leadership decisions. We are eager to have someone translate product usage and financial trends into clear, actionable recommendations!
- Analyze business and product data to build and maintain dashboards that track 5+ key Enterprise Security metrics.
- Perform detailed cost and margin analysis to provide insights across 10+ customer groups.
- Automate recurring reports and data workflows to improve efficiency while partnering with Product and Engineering to validate data integrity for roadmap planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months):
A Master's degree with 0 years of work experience; or
A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience.
Qualifying education and work experience should be in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Excel proficiency with 2+ years of experience in data analysis, forecasting, dashboarding, and reporting.
- Experience with data validation using SQL or similar tools for large datasets.
- Analytical problem-solving experience with at least 2 projects involving complex data sets.
- Experience explaining findings to non-technical partners in at least 2 professional settings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with SQL, BI or visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI, and reporting automation scripts.
- Familiarity with COGS, gross-margin analysis, cloud operations, or financial forecasting for SaaS products.
- Communication and teamwork skills, with experience partnering with Finance, Product, Cloud Operations, and Engineering departments.
- Ability to translate product usage, token consumption, or COGS trends into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
- Proven record of maintaining data quality, reporting accuracy, and meeting project deadlines consistently.
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:
$137,500.00 - $200,500.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$122,600.00 - $178,400.00
- 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 JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Science Intern
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the STEM OPT designated degree list before you apply anywhere. Degrees in statistics, data science, computer science, and applied mathematics typically qualify, but the exact CIP code on your transcript determines eligibility, not the program name.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask every internship recruiter whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. You can cross-check employer status through the E-Verify employer search tool. An offer from a non-enrolled employer means you cannot use your STEM OPT extension, even if the role is a perfect fit.
Build a portfolio around production-ready data pipelines
Data science intern hiring managers at E-Verify-enrolled companies often screen for applied ML or SQL work, not just academic projects. GitHub repositories showing end-to-end pipelines from raw data to model deployment signal the production-environment experience that justifies training plan approval under STEM OPT.
Use Migrate Mate to target STEM OPT-ready employers
Search Migrate Mate for data science internships filtered by employers already set up for STEM OPT work authorization. This cuts time spent on companies that have no infrastructure for E-Verify enrollment or structured training plans, which are both required before your extension activates.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your DSO must submit the I-983 to USCIS before you begin working under the STEM OPT extension. Work with your employer's HR team to document specific learning objectives tied to your data science role, including tools, methodologies, and measurable outcomes, so the plan satisfies SEVP requirements on the first submission.
Apply 90 days before your OPT EAD expires
USCIS recommends filing the STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD end date. Filing within that window keeps your work authorization continuous even if USCIS hasn't approved the extension yet, protecting your ability to stay in your internship without a gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Intern role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree carries an eligible CIP code in a STEM field such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, or data science, and the internship provides direct training in that field. The role itself must relate to your degree, and your DSO must approve the I-983 training plan before the extension activates. Check your transcript's CIP code against the STEM designated degree list maintained by USCIS to confirm eligibility.
Does my employer need to be in E-Verify for a data science internship on STEM OPT?
Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hiring on the STEM OPT extension, including internships. There are no exceptions for startups, research labs, or short-term internship programs. Before signing an offer letter, ask HR to confirm their E-Verify employer ID. If the company isn't enrolled, you cannot use your 24-month extension with them, regardless of role fit. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already set up for STEM OPT hiring.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a data science internship?
The I-983 must describe the specific training objectives tied to your STEM degree, the data science skills and tools you'll develop, the name and title of your on-site supervisor, and how your employer will provide structured oversight. For data science roles this typically includes work with machine learning frameworks, statistical modeling, or data engineering pipelines. Your employer signs the form, and your DSO submits it to USCIS. Vague or generic plans are frequently returned for revision, so detail matters.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my data science internship is converted to a full-time role?
Your STEM OPT extension remains valid as long as the new full-time role still relates to your STEM degree and the employer stays E-Verify enrolled. You'll need to update your I-983 training plan to reflect the change in role scope, hours, and objectives, and your DSO must be notified within five days of the material change. If your employer later files for H-1B visa sponsorship, cap-gap protections can bridge your status through October 1 of the fiscal year following selection.
Can I do a remote data science internship on STEM OPT?
Remote work is permitted under STEM OPT, but the employer must still be E-Verify enrolled, and your I-983 training plan must accurately reflect the remote work arrangement. SEVP requires your employer to provide bona fide supervision and structured training regardless of location. If you relocate to a different state for the remote role, notify your DSO so your SEVIS record reflects the correct address. Some employers list remote data science internships on Migrate Mate with STEM OPT authorization already confirmed.