AI Operations Engineer Intern
Cisco
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Job Description
AI Operations Engineer Intern
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.
Applications are accepted until further notice.
Meet the Team
Join an engineering group that thrives with building the next wave of AI and machine learning solutions! Work side-by-side with authorities in platform, security, release engineering, and support as we solve real technical challenges and deliver products that make a difference.
Your Impact
Dive into the fast-paced world of AI Ops, where your work will automate and streamline IT operations in ways that truly matter. Build smart solutions that cut down on repetitive tasks, speed up incident response, and spot problems before they grow. Get hands-on with network performance analysis and set up monitoring tools that keep everything running smoothly—because every second counts!
Bring your creativity and team spirit as you partner with data scientists, software engineers, and infrastructure pros to weave AI Ops into day-to-day workflows. Whether you’re building machine learning pipelines, rolling out CI/CD automations, or jumping in to solve and optimize, your efforts will keep systems sharp, resilient, and ready for anything. There’s never a dull moment—your work helps ensure our technology just works, every time!
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash, evidenced through a coding challenge, technical assessment, or submission of automation scripts/workflow samples.
- Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with systems and network administration concepts.
- Experience with tools such as GitHub Actions and Kubernetes for automation and deployment.
- Ability to support AI production environments and manage sandbox environments.
- Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms.
- Understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline creation and management.
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.
Key skills/competency
- AI Operations
- Machine Learning
- Automation
- Python
- Bash
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Platforms
- Network Administration
How to Get Hired at Cisco
- Research Cisco's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI/ML, Python, Bash, DevOps, and automation experience for the AI Operations Engineer Intern role.
- Showcase your projects: Provide a portfolio or samples of automation scripts, ML projects, or CI/CD pipelines.
- Prepare for technical assessments: Brush up on scripting, data structures, algorithms, and system administration concepts.
- Practice behavioral questions: Demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving, and your passion for AI and operations.
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