Machine Learning and Software Engineer Internship

Job Description

3 Month Internships - Remote

Start July 2025

Meet the Team

Join the Cisco CX AI Incubation team of Machine Learning and Software Engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge AI solutions. As a Machine Learning/Software Engineering Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to apply your computer science knowledge and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Our team combines the depth of expertise found in a large organization with the agility and personal growth opportunities of a smaller, focused group. You will work closely with industry professionals, benefiting from a collaborative culture that encourages learning and innovation. Enjoy a vibrant workplace with a strong sense of community and access to resources that support both your professional and personal development.

Your Impact

• Assist in the development of machine learning models and AI solutions .

• Support the team in writing and maintaining high-quality code .

• Research and stay up to date with the latest AI methods, techniques, and tools

• Collaborate with team members to translate customer requirements into technical solutions .

• Participate in the entire data science lifecycle, contributing to prototype, MVP, or PoC creation .

• Help create infrastructure and tooling to improve model interactions .

• Contribute to maintaining the stability and quality of the codebase .

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and AI techniques.

• Programming skills in Python or another modern high-level language (e.g., Java, C++).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software engineering best practices (e.g., version control, testing, debugging) .

• Experience with collaborative development using version control systems like git and GitHub within the context of a team

• Relevant hands-on experience developing Machine Learning solutions

• Experience in Natural Language Processing and/or Computer Vision techniques.

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Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people . One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!