Sustainability Engineering (Intern) United States

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sustainability Engineering Intern for a summer position in East Foothills, CA. The role involves collaborating with a small team to drive technology projects related to sustainability, product management, and marketing. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's program and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This posting is for potential future openings, not an immediate vacancy.
Applications are accepted until further notice.

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.

Who We Are

Established in February 2022, the Engineering Sustainability & Engineering Alliance Office is a central team with one mission: Accelerate the development of more sustainable products and platforms across Cisco's portfolio and the broader ecosystems to drive growth.

The team focuses on specific issues customers are facing around the globe: lowering energy consumption and cost, the demand for smart buildings and digitization of every physical space, and the numerous mandates for reporting and compliance requirements for GHG emissions. With a focus on product management, product marketing and GTM enablement, we deliver the foundational work to further differentiate Cisco's portfolio of products and solutions.

Who You'll Work With

You will work directly with our small but mighty team, as well as with customers, partners, and Cisco cross-functional collaborators across all levels.

What You'll Do

You will choose a major and minor technology project based on team needs, driving key tasks for the roadmap. You will collaborate with cross-functional team members from engineering and other Cisco organizations. Over the summer, you'll develop product management skills, culminating in a summary presentation to cross-functional teams.

Who You Are

We are seeking a driven, engineering-focused student to join our team next summer. You are passionate about technology and sustainability, eager to make an impact, and a quick learner with a curious nature. You thrive in fast-paced environments, respond with agility, and communicate efficiently with individuals at all levels. You are a well-rounded and hard-working individual with a passion for sustainability and technology. You possess effective time-management skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments, coupled with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. As a good communicator with a "can do" demeanor, you are adept at collaborating with others in a global environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Environmental Engineering or related program or other academic certification 0-2 years of networking or data center technology. 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, or Excel.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box!

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!