πŸ’Ό Cisco ML Engineer Intern 2026 πŸ’Ό

Machine Learning Engineer Master's (Intern)

Hyderabad, Telangana | Splunk / Engineering

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πŸ“‹ Meet the Team

At Cisco, AI isn't just a technologyβ€”it's a movement. Our AI teams are shaping the future by embedding intelligence into collaboration, networking, security, observability, and beyond. Our teams focus on building next-generation businesses powered by AI. We are a forward-thinking team of engineers, researchers, and innovators working at the intersection of deep learning, generative AI, and cutting-edge product design.

The vibe is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative, where every day offers the opportunity to create meaningful solutions with massive global impact.

🌟 What Makes This Opportunity Special?

  • βœ… Work at the forefront of Cisco's generative AI strategy
  • βœ… Design, train, and optimize large language models (LLMs)
  • βœ… Drive innovation with multimodal AI systems and GenAI solutions
  • βœ… Collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers
  • βœ… Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • βœ… Transform Cisco's products with cutting-edge AI capabilities
  • βœ… Massive global impact on customer experiences

⚠️ Important Note

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

πŸ’Ό Job Details

Position:

Machine Learning Engineer Master's (Intern) - India Engineering / Splunk / UHR

Job ID:

2007558

Location:

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Category:

Internships, Apprenticeships, and Co-Ops

Department:

Engineering / Splunk / UHR

Eligibility:

Students graduating in 2027

🎯 Your Impact

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will be at the forefront of Cisco's generative AI strategy. You will design, train, and optimize large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems to address ambitious real-world challenges across industries. You will drive innovation by developing scalable, high-performing AI solutions, collaborating across engineering and product teams, and guiding research into emerging technologies.

Success in this role means delivering impactful AI capabilities that transform Cisco's products and customer experiences while mentoring peers and evangelizing AI innovation both inside and outside the company.

πŸš€ What You'll Work On

  • Design, train, and optimize large language models (LLMs)
  • Build multimodal AI systems addressing real-world challenges
  • Develop scalable, high-performing AI solutions
  • Collaborate across engineering and product teams
  • Mentor peers and evangelize AI innovation
  • Transform Cisco's products and customer experiences
  • Guide research into emerging AI technologies

βœ… Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Students graduating in 2027
  • Programming: Programming experience with Java, C++, Python, or related languages
  • NLP/CV Experience: Hands-on experience in natural language processing, computer vision, or multimodal interaction
  • Deep Learning: Experience using deep learning frameworks to train, fine-tune, and optimize GenAI models for performance and scalability
  • AI Systems: Experience designing and deploying proof-of-concepts and production-ready AI systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • System Design: Strong background in system design, software development, and production deployment at scale
  • Problem Solving: Ability to transform ambiguous requirements into actionable deep learning solutions
  • State-of-the-Art Models: Familiarity with state-of-the-art models and methods (e.g., CLIP, DALL-E 2, diffusion models)
  • Community Contributions: Demonstrated contributions to the AI/ML community through top-tier publications, open-source projects, or leaderboard competitions

πŸ’‘ Key Skills & Technologies

Programming: Java, C++, Python

AI/ML: Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Multimodal Interaction

Deep Learning: LLMs, GenAI Models, CLIP, DALL-E 2, Diffusion Models

Frameworks: Deep learning frameworks for training and optimization

Deployment: Production-ready AI systems, proof-of-concepts

🌟 Why Cisco?

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.

  • Cutting-Edge AI: Work on GenAI, LLMs, and multimodal AI systems
  • Global Impact: Transform products used by millions worldwide
  • Entrepreneurial Culture: Fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • World-Class Team: Work with leading AI researchers and engineers
  • Innovation at Scale: Deploy AI solutions at enterprise level
  • Career Growth: Mentor peers and evangelize AI innovations
  • Research Opportunity: Guide research into emerging technologies
  • 40 Years of Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of tech

πŸ”— How to Apply

πŸ’‘ Application Details

This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Cisco is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from talented engineers passionate about AI and machine learning.

Apply Now on Cisco Careers

You will be redirected to Cisco's official career portal

Application Tips:

  • Highlight your experience with deep learning frameworks and GenAI models
  • Mention specific projects involving LLMs, NLP, or computer vision
  • Include any contributions to AI/ML community (publications, open-source, competitions)
  • Showcase your experience with state-of-the-art models (CLIP, DALL-E 2, diffusion models)
  • Emphasize your programming skills in Java, C++, or Python
  • Highlight experience with production-ready AI deployments
  • Demonstrate your ability to transform ambiguous requirements into solutions
  • Clearly indicate your graduation year (2027)

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This is an exceptional opportunity for Master's students graduating in 2027 to work on cutting-edge AI technologies at Cisco. Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in networking, security, and collaboration!

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