
Cisco’s careers page currently lists five internship opportunities across Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam, giving students and recent graduates a chance to apply for roles in software development, finance, internet measurement research and testing engineering. The postings are designed to offer hands-on experience on real projects, and Cisco says its internship and co-op options are meant to help participants build professional skills while working alongside experienced teams.
Key facts
- Cisco currently shows five internship openings on its official internship and co-op careers platform.
- The listed roles are in Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam.
- The openings cover software development, software engineering, finance, internet measurement research and test engineering.
- Cisco says its internships are built around real projects and professional skill development.
- The current page lists five intern positions and no currently listed co-op positions.
What does this mean for students and recent graduates?
It means students and early-career applicants have several options to gain work experience inside a global technology company, with roles that match both technical and finance backgrounds. Cisco’s listings point to practical exposure, collaboration with experienced professionals and work tied to real business or engineering projects.
One software development internship is listed in Krakow, Poland, while another software engineer summer internship is in Lysaker, Norway. Cisco also lists a financial analyst internship in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, an internet measurement research internship in London and a test engineer internship in Hanoi.
What roles are currently open?
The five internships span different disciplines and locations. Cisco lists a Software Development Intern role in Krakow, Poland; a Financial Analyst I – LIFT Intern in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; an Internet Measurement Research Intern with the BGP Research Team in London; a Software Engineer Summer Intern in Lysaker, Norway; and a Test Engineer Intern in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The roles are marked with different work arrangements, including hybrid and onsite positions. Cisco identifies the Krakow, London and Lysaker internships as hybrid, while the Financial Analyst I – LIFT Intern is listed as onsite only.
How do Cisco internships differ from co-ops?
Cisco describes its internships as opportunities for students to gain hands-on exposure to real projects, develop skills and connect with industry leaders, stakeholders and peers. Its co-op opportunities are structured around a student’s academic programme. On the current page, however, Cisco lists five internships and no currently listed co-op openings.
Which fields are represented?
The current postings show a mix of technology, research, finance and engineering work. The software roles are aimed at students interested in software development, software engineering and technology innovation. The research role focuses on BGP data analysis, algorithms, network measurement and related data science or machine learning work. The Vietnam role centers on software and hardware testing in a supply chain operations setting. The U.S. role is tied to finance and business operations.
Cisco’s broader internship description also points to work in areas such as data analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning, network technologies, supply chain operations and business operations, depending on the role.
How should applicants approach the process?
Applicants should use Cisco’s official careers platform, review each vacancy individually and check the academic, technical and location requirements before applying. Cisco notes that role requirements can vary, so students should match their background and skills to the specific job description rather than rely only on the general internships page.

