AI Operations Engineer I (Intern) - United States

Cisco Product Internship ProgramThe Cisco Product Organization is the engine behind the platforms, technologies, and solutions defining the next generation of connectivity. Spanning AI Software & Platforms, Core Product Engineering, Collaboration, Security, Networking, Silicon, and Observability, we build the critical infrastructure that powers the digital world. Millions of people rely on our platforms every day, and our teams work together to build, refine, and scale products that drive meaningful impact. We are a team of passionate innovators, united by our curiosity, collaboration, and dedication to helping one another do our best work. Ready to help us build what's next?The Cisco Product Internship Program offers a 12-week summer experience designed to welcome early-career talent into this mission. We embed interns within high-impact teams, where they collaborate directly on the products, platforms, and architectures shaping Cisco's future and powering the AI era. Throughout the program, interns have the opportunity to participate in targeted learning sessions, multi-functional networking, and direct engagement with leaders across the organization. By immersing interns in real-world challenges, we help them build the technical skills, confidence, and collaborative approach needed to envision a long-term, impactful career at Cisco.Your ImpactYou'll dive into the fast-paced world of AI Ops, where you'll automate and streamline IT operations to deliver impactful results. You'll build smart solutions that cut down on repetitive tasks, speed up incident response, and ensure our AI production environments stay sharp and resilient. By automating critical workflows and optimizing performance, you ensure our AI systems remain resilient and scalable.Minimum QualificationsCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)Qualifying education should be in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or a related field.Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash, evidenced through a coding challenge, technical assessment, or submission of automation scripts/workflow samples.Working knowledge of systems or network administration fundamentals (e.g., Linux system operations, monitoring, or incident response basics)Preferred QualificationsExperience with tools such as GitHub Actions and Kubernetes for automation and deploymentAbility to support AI production environments and manage sandbox environmentsExperience working with AWS or other cloud platformsUnderstanding of CI/CD practices as applied to AI/ML model deployment and monitoring Cisco