Wireless Software Engineer_ Intern

Cisco is hiring a Wireless Software Engineer_ Intern. Level rates it ; you can apply on Cisco.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
The posting mentions Wireshark, Git and Gerrit among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as an internship.
Cisco has 1,400+ other open roles on Level.

AI in this role

Wireless software engineering intern developing next-gen Wi-Fi solutions and utilizing AI-based development tools.

WiresharkGitGerrit

clinux-kernelwirelessnetworking

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.

Next-Generation Wireless Software

MEET THE TEAM
The Cisco Wireless team develops the full software stack for our industry-leading wireless solutions. From low-level firmware and kernel drivers to complex cloud-managed applications, we build the connectivity that powers the world.

YOUR IMPACT
Ready to undertake an internship lasting 6 months, starting around February 2027?

You will work alongside senior engineers engaged in designing and creating the next Wi-Fi solutions and products. You will operate on wireless software, working within both kernel and user space on current and future Access Point (AP) platforms.
The tasks you may be involved in include:

Contribute to the development of emerging Wi-Fi standards (e.g., Wi-Fi 8 and 9).
Develop and optimize open-source wireless drivers and kernel-space components.
Improve and harden hostap implementations for carrier-grade stability.
Collect and analyze performance data to drive architectural improvements in future software releases.
Leverage AI-based development tools to accelerate design, prototyping and testing.

You will be mentored by industry experts in networking, gaining deep exposure to the challenges of scaling wireless technology globally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 (e.g., Wireshark).
Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git, Gerrit).

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.

How we rate this

Wireless Software Engineer_ Intern at Cisco rates 42 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Wireless Software Engineer_ Intern is an open job at Cisco.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in Ecublens, Switzerland.
The job was posted on September 8, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by Cisco. Apply on Cisco

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

CLinux KernelWirelessNetworkingWiresharkGitGerrit

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where c was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where linux kernel was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where wireless was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where networking was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Wireshark in your day-to-day work.

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: C, Linux Kernel, Wireless, Networking, and Wireshark. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Put the AI tool in a bullet point about what you did, not just in a skills list. This role treats it as a required part of the job.

Get your CV reviewed before you apply

Send your CV and the role you want next. Your review arrives by email within 3 days.

Get a free CV review Check your resume with the ATS resume checker