Cisco Hiring 2026 | Graduate Freshers & Entry-Level Jobs | 0–3+ Years

Cisco is hiring graduate freshers and entry-level professionals for opportunities across various business and technology functions. Candidates with 0–3+ years of experience can explore suitable openings depending on their qualifications, skills and the requirements of individual positions.

Opportunities may be available across India and global locations, depending on current vacancies.

Cisco Hiring 2026 – Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Company	Cisco
Hiring For	Graduate Freshers, Entry-Level & Early-Career Professionals
Experience	0–3+ Years
Locations	India & Global, depending on vacancy
Job Type	Full-Time, Internship, Apprenticeship and other early-career opportunities
Domains	Technology, Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, Finance, Operations, Robotics and more

About Cisco

Cisco is a global technology company working across networking, security, cloud, collaboration and other technology areas. Cisco’s careers resources highlight opportunities for people starting their careers as well as experienced professionals.

Cisco’s India careers platform particularly highlights work involving AI, networking, security, hardware and technology, providing opportunities for professionals to contribute to global technology projects.

Internet Measurement Research Intern – BGP Research Team

As an intern, you’ll collaborate closely with experienced researchers, engineers, and product partners. You’ll use statistics, data science, and AI/ML techniques to analyze large-scale BGP data, characterize routing behavior and dynamics, and prototype algorithms that advance understanding of Internet topology and interconnection.

This internship is designed to be hands-on, impactful, and fast-moving, with a strong emphasis on learning, experimentation, and turning research ideas into practical solutions.

In addition to influencing production systems, your work will contribute to internal research artifacts, technical reports, and research publications. ThousandEyes BGP Research team frequently presents at leading community and academic venues such as NANOG, RIPE, and IMC

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science
Strong understanding of networking and internet protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, HTTP, etc.)
Hands-on experience working with BGP data or routing measurements (e.g., route collectors, MRT data, routing tables, updates)
Demonstrated portfolio of network measurement work through publications and/or course projects
Strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with data science and data analysis
Great written, verbal, and persuasive communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science
Track record of publications at academic and/or industry conferences
Experience applying machine learning and AI methods to networking problems

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Software Engineer – India

s a Full-Stack Wireless Software Engineer, you will contribute to building and validating wireless features across the stack—from access points to controllers and management systems. This is a full development and test role, where you will own features from implementation through validation and automation.

Job Responcibilities

Develop and integrate wireless features across AP, controller, and management layers
Write and maintain software in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python)
Design and execute test plans, and develop automation for feature validation
Analyze logs, packet traces, and system behavior to debug issues
Reproduce issues and validate fixes across system components
Set up and use lab environments for testing wireless scenarios
Collaborate with platform, radio, QA, and cloud teams

Qualification

MS + 0-2 years or BS + 1-3 years of experience
Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and Wi-Fi (802.11 basics)
Experience or strong interest in testing, automation, and system validation
Strong debugging and analytical skills

Preferred Qualification

Exposure to wireless controllers or cloud-managed networking systems
Experience with tools like Wireshark
Familiarity with WPA2/WPA3 security

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Graduate Software Cloud Engineer – Europe

Full Lifecycle Development: Will work in an agile team to design, develop, test, and deliver new features and improvements to our products.
DevOps & Microservices: Help the operational side of our highly available microservice architecture.
Embrace AI technology: Leveraging these transformative technologies to accelerate the team’s productivity and the delivery of customer features.
Adaptable & Problem-Solver: Tackle varied and challenging problems daily, showing flexibility, a data-driven focus on quality, and an ability to learn new skills quickly.
Ownership & Quality: Take responsibility for leading tasks, from building new functionality to developing automated tests and investigating issues, all with a level of high attention to detail.
Support & Growth: Receive dedicated mentorship and formal training from a supportive team of fellow engineers to help you get up to speed and grow your skills.

Qualifications:

3rd Level Qualification: Bachelor’s or higher degree in an analytical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Electronic/Software Engineering).
Coding Aptitude: Programming experience and the willingness to learn new technologies quickly.
Problem Solver: Ability to apply and use a scientific approach and creative skills to complex problems.
Adaptable & Collaborative: Flexible, thrives in diverse team environments, and communicates clearly and precisely.
Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning and quality results.

Preferred Qualifications:

Any of the following skills would be particularly advantageous, but we welcome applications without these:

Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript
Experience with data science / AI
Familiarity with Git, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery
We provide training and mentoring for all new team members to fill in any gaps.

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Software Engineer Full Stack / Backend II (Full-Time) – United States

As a Software Engineer at Cisco, you will design and build software solutions that power Cisco’s products and platforms. You will work end-to-end on everything from APIs and backend services to user interfaces and distributed systems. You’ll solve real-world problems, ship impactful features, and help shape the future of connectivity and technology.

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 Computer Engineering, Technology, Software Development or a related field.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
Experience writing, debugging, and maintaining code
Experience building or supporting software applications or services, including APIs and familiarity with core software engineering workflows, tools, and development environments such as Git and Linux

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in frontend development using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and React, with a strong focus on UI/UX principles.
Proficiency in full-stack development, including experience with Python, Java, or JavaScript, and a solid understanding of RESTful APIs, Object-Oriented Programming, and version control via Git.
Strong background in building and managing scalable backend distributed systems and microservices using languages such as C/C++, Go, Python, or Java.
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and robust CI/CD automation workflows.

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Sales Development Representative I (Full Time) United States -Security

Qualifications

Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months):

A Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of work experience; or
An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 1 year of work experience; or
High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experience
Qualifying education and work experience should be in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Outbound sales and/ or lead-generation experience in a high-tech or SaaS company

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience prospecting in the cybersecurity space
Demonstrated success with cold-calling and outbound prospecting for new customers
Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce (SFDC), HubSpot, or similar platforms
You have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious (but achievable) targets
You are an ambitious, self-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, competitive environment. You embrace challenges with a hunter mentality, constantly seeking the next opportunity to drive impact
You are entrepreneurial, resilient, and excited by the unique opportunity to position innovative, incubated products in a rapidly evolving market

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Consulting Engineer

As a Consulting Engineer, you will support the design and deployment of robust Service Provider solutions that drive key business outcomes.
You will assist in the end-to-end delivery of technical projects, helping to translate customer requirements into scalable architectures under the guidance of senior team members.
By partnering with Senior Engineers, you will contribute to the alignment of solution designs with customer goals throughout the delivery lifecycle.
You will provide essential technical assistance to support the resolution of network issues and contribute to the team by documenting processes, sharing knowledge, and supporting the development of repeatable delivery frameworks to enhance overall practice efficiency.

Qualifications:

Requires BS/BE/BTech degree or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in a similar job role.
Any Service Provider related certification (CCNA/CCNP – DevOps) is helpful and you have a drive for continuous learning.
Understanding in handling Network Management (NMS) tools/applications
Good understanding/Experience with SQL databases and Postgres SQL
Knowledge of software programmability, automation (Python, YAML, JSON, GitHub, Ansible,
Terraform and so on), orchestration, and/or virtualization technologies.
Advance level of Linux/Unix OS administration & troubleshooting
Understanding of Virtualisation technologies (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes);
Understanding of Agentic AI Tools and Industry Models.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of relevant Cisco technologies and delivery methods and builds skills in articulating technical concepts.
Foundational consulting and collaboration skills
Knowledge and hands-on experience on NCS540, NCS560, ASR9k NCS55xx and Cisco 8k platforms.

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Cisco Careers 2026 | Jobs for Freshers, Engineers, Internships & Experienced Professionals