Careers at Cisco
Be you, with us.
Powering an Inclusive Future for All
Flexible work, purpose-driven innovation, communities that lift each other up, and time to give back. Bring your whole self and help build what's next.
- Flexible workWork where you do your best work.
- Purpose-driven innovationTechnology with real-world impact.
- Inclusive CommunitiesEmployee Resource Organizations, including CDAN.
- Time2GivePaid time to volunteer in your community.
Our Guiding Principles
How we lead, work and innovate in the AI era
Three principles shape how every team at Cisco makes decisions, builds products and grows.
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Think Really Big
Challenge conventional boundaries, embrace bold innovation, and solve global-scale technology challenges with curiosity and ambition.
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Play to Win
Execute with speed, urgency and competitive excellence to deliver market-leading outcomes for our customers, partners and communities.
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Drive Durable Growth
Build sustainable, long-term impact across business performance, talent development, sustainability and global digital inclusion.
AI & innovation
Build and secure the infrastructure that powers AI
Cisco sits at the core of global AI connectivity. Join teams building and securing the infrastructure behind next-generation technologies.
AI data centers
The networks that move and process AI workloads at scale.
Splunk intelligence
Data and observability that turn signals into decisions.
Secure networking
Protecting the connections people and businesses rely on.
Ethical AI development
Purpose-driven technology built responsibly.
Career growth & learning
Learning never stops at Cisco
Your verified Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) credentials connect directly to how you grow here.
- NetAcadCCST
- NetAcadCCNA
- NetAcadCyberOps
- NetAcadPython
- NetAcadAI
Structured early-career development
A clear plan for your first years, built around real work.
Stretch assignments
Projects that grow your skills beyond your current role.
Technical mentorship
Cross-functional mentors who help you go deeper, faster.
Internal mobility
Move across teams and technologies as your interests grow.
Early in career
Pathways for students and new graduates
Dedicated routes into Cisco for students, new graduates and rising talent.
- For students
Internships
Real projects with real teams while you study.
- For students
Co-ops
Longer placements that combine study and work.
- For new graduates
Rotational development programs
Rotate across teams to find where you fit best.
How we hire
Five clear steps, from application to offer
A transparent process, so you always know what comes next.
Search & apply
Explore matched entry-level roles on Talent Bridge and Cisco Careers.
Connect
An introductory conversation with a recruiter about your background and the role.
Prepare
Guidance on technical fundamentals and telling your own story.
Assess & interview
Technical problem-solving assessments (such as HackerRank) and panel interviews on Webex.
Selection & offer
The panel reviews feedback together, then extends an offer.
Stay safe: Cisco interviews take place on Webex, never via chat or email.
Open roles
Entry-level and internship roles
Filter current Cisco openings for students, graduates and early-career talent.