Wireless Software Engineer_ Intern

The role is a Wireless Software Engineer Intern at Cisco. Cisco is a company that develops the full software stack for industry-leading wireless solutions, from low-level firmware to complex cloud-managed applications. The internship will last 6 months, starting around February 2027. The main day-to-day responsibilities include contributing to the development of emerging Wi-Fi standards, developing and optimizing open-source wireless drivers, improving hostap implementations, collecting and analyzing performance data, and leveraging AI-based development tools. The intern will work alongside senior engineers on wireless software, focusing on both kernel and user space on current and future Access Point (AP) platforms. The must-have requirements include being currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, having a strong academic record, proven proficiency in C/C++, solid foundational knowledge of computer networking, and a willingness to tackle complex technical challenges in a collaborative team environment. Nice-to-have skills include hands-on experience with Linux kernel development or driver architecture, familiarity with 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi functionality, experience with network protocol analysis tools, and experience working with version control systems. The intern will be mentored by industry experts in networking, gaining deep exposure to the challenges of scaling wireless technology globally. What the role asks for: - Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. - Strong academic record. - Proven proficiency in C/C++. - Solid foundational knowledge of computer networking. - Eagerness to tackle complex technical challenges in a collaborative team environment. - Hands-on experience with Linux kernel development or driver architecture, nice to have. - Familiarity with 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi functionality, nice to have. - Experience with network protocol analysis tools, nice to have. - Experience working with version control systems, nice to have.