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Location: Krakow, Poland
Start date: Autumn 2026
Duration of the internship: 1 year, following Cisco’s hybrid work policy.
Full time or part-time internship - with minimum 24h/week availability.
Applications are accepted until further notice.
Meet the team
Our hardworking team members are busy programming magic across the globe on teams such as Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security and Trust, etc.
You would play a crucial role in driving next-gen software innovations including cloud, desktop or security spaces. On any of these teams, you'll get hands-on experience working with applications that make technology accessible no matter what device they’re on. See the possibilities when creativity meets design and build solutions which will transform how we work, live, learn, and play
Your Impact
Are you in your final year of university and passionate about building software that solves real-world problems? We’re looking for talented and motivated interns to join our development team.
This internship is an opportunity to work alongside experienced developers, contribute to real projects, and accelerate your career in software development.
Key Responsibilities
Develops software and tools in support of design, infrastructure, and technology platforms, including applications, operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based and Internet-related tools. Scales systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation, and evolves systems to improve reliability, supportability, and velocity.
Minimum qualifications
- Penultimate or final-year students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (must keep student status during the internship)
- You are fluent in English both written and verbal
- Individuals eager to grow their technical skills through hands-on experience
- Those who are proactive, curious, and excited to work on impactful projects
- You are able to live and work in Poland with no additional VISA sponsorship from Cisco.
Preferred qualifications
- Strong programming foundation in Python and/or TypeScript
- Sharp logical thinking and a natural drive for problem solving
- Fast learners who can adapt quickly to new tools, concepts, and challenges
- Familiarity with Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a high-demand, fast-paced environment
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.
Skills Required
- Penultimate or final-year student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (must keep student status during internship)
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Eager to grow technical skills through hands-on experience
- Proactive, curious, and excited to work on impactful projects
- Able to live and work in Poland with no additional visa sponsorship from Cisco
- Strong programming foundation in Python and/or TypeScript
- Familiarity with Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration
- Sharp logical thinking and problem solving
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a high-demand, fast-paced environment
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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What We Do
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
