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Location: Lysaker - Oslo, Norway
Work approach: Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in the office
Start Date: August 2027
Are You Our New Graduate Software Engineer?
Meet the Team
Cisco Norway is a global leader in developing video conferencing technology - helping millions of people connect and collaborate worldwide. At our innovation center outside Oslo, you'll join 300+ engineers working with hardware and software - from idea to design, mechanics, audio, media processing and artificial intelligence. Our solutions are trusted by businesses, universities, governments and organizations around the world.
Our people drive our success and innovation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on creativity, growth, and work-life balance. We’re proud to be recognized as a top workplace in Norway and globally.
Your Impact
Your role will evolve as you get to know us better, and we encourage you to explore different teams and tasks. Our goal is to make sure you reach your full potential, so we together can drive ground breaking innovation and develop the best possible products. You’ll receive a mentor to support your growth and answer your questions, making this a great opportunity to kick-start your career.
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
· Join different teams in search of your perfect spot in our stack.
· Explore programming and contribute to our product development, from integrated circuit design to cloud technologies.
· Apply your creativity and knowledge to create great video conferencing solutions.
· Be a part of one of the largest tech companies in the world.
Minimum Qualifications:
· A recent Graduate with relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, Electrical Engineering, or a related subject such as Mathematics or Physics, or adequate equivalent experience.
· Fluent English Proficiency
· Ability to live and work in Norway with no additional VISA or relocation sponsorship from Cisco.
· Upon applying, please upload your cover letter and CV in English, and university grade transcript. *
* Please ensure all required documents are included before submitting your application, as applications with missing documents may not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
We value your commitment, curiosity, and willingness to learn just as much as your track-record. We’re searching for graduates who are eager to deepen their expertise and grow with us. Teamwork is central to everything we do - by combining our strengths, we deliver truly outstanding products.
Do you also bring:
· A passion for programming and development?
· Ambition for both your own growth and the quality of your work?
· An eagerness to learn new skills and broaden your horizons?
· The unique blend of creativity and attention to detail?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
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
- Recent graduate with a relevant bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related subject
- Fluent English proficiency
- Ability to live and work in Norway without additional visa or relocation sponsorship
- Cover letter and CV submitted in English
- University grade transcript submitted
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.
Cisco Insights
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.
