Software Engineer Intern - Indexing & Clustering

Software Engineer Intern - Indexing & Clustering at Cisco

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.

Location: Sydney

Internship Duration: 6 months Full time

Start date: July

Meet the Team

The Indexing and Clustering team is at the foundation of Splunk’s data platform, building and scaling the systems responsible for data ingestion, indexing, storage management, high availability, and cluster coordination across Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud. These systems ensure that every piece of data ingested into Splunk is durable, searchable, and available at scale.

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer Intern - Indexing & Clustering, you will work directly on distributed systems and backend services that power Splunk’s core platform. You will gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to meaningful, real-world projects that impact global customers.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement small, well-scoped engineering tasks with mentorship and guidance
• Investigate, debug, and resolve reproducible issues in distributed systems
• Work with Splunk’s engineering toolchain, CI/CD workflows, and internal development processes
• Participate in sprint ceremonies including planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and engage in code reviews
• Learn about indexing pipelines, storage architectures, cluster coordination, and performance optimization

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, networking, concurrency, and operating systems
• Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, Go)
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively
• Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a Permanent Resident

What Will Help You Succeed

• Curious and eager to learn, especially about distributed systems
• A can-do attitude with a willingness to take ownership of challenges
• Coachable, receptive to feedback, and able to apply guidance constructively
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills
• Organized, self-driven, and able to manage tasks effectively

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

• Distributed Systems
• Backend Services
• Data Structures
• Algorithms
• Python
• C++
• Go
• Problem-Solving
• Debugging
• CI/CD
• Storage Architectures
• Cluster Coordination