Job Details
- Company: Cisco
- Job Position: Software Engineer Trainee – Technical Graduate Apprentice
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Job ID: 2014481
- Job Category: Internships, Apprenticeships, and Co-Ops
- Job Type: Apprenticeship
- Work Mode: On-site
- Duration: 12 months
- Eligible Batch: 2025 and 2026 graduates
- Salary/Stipend: Estimated ₹3 LPA – ₹6 LPA. Current listings for this specific Cisco role generally estimate ₹3–₹6 LPA, while recent Cisco Technical Apprentice salary data in Bengaluru shows approximately ₹35,000–₹38,000 per month. The exact stipend for this opening is not stated in the official job description. (The Job Company)
Job Overview
Cisco is hiring Software Engineer Trainees for its Technical Graduate Apprentice program in Bengaluru. The role provides fresh graduates with an opportunity to work with Cisco’s Engineering team on projects involving AI, critical infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, SaaS environments, and automation. Trainees will work with experienced technology professionals, develop their software engineering skills, and contribute to projects designed to solve real-world technology challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and apply programming languages and modern software development methodologies.
- Support software engineering projects within Cisco’s Engineering team.
- Deploy new software and upgrades to large SaaS environments.
- Follow established change management procedures.
- Support software deployment processes.
- Develop tools that help operations teams automate complex tasks.
- Contribute to projects involving AI and critical infrastructure.
- Work with technologies related to networking and cybersecurity.
- Support solutions that use machine learning to improve network operations.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals and technical experts.
- Participate proactively in team activities and technical projects.
- Learn and apply new technologies and development practices.
- Contribute ideas that can improve software, processes, and operational efficiency.
- Build practical experience through hands-on engineering assignments.
- Support Cisco’s efforts to develop innovative technology solutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have graduated in 2025 or 2026.
- Candidates must have completed their final degree requirements.
- Candidates should possess a final degree completion certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate.
- Candidates must be available for a period of 12 months starting September 2026.
- Candidates must have good communication skills.
- Candidates should have a strong passion for technology.
- Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn.
- Candidates should proactively participate in team activities.
- Candidates must be enrolled as a student on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
- Candidates must have a valid student enrollment number issued by NATS.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of programming languages.
- Basic understanding of software development methodologies.
- Interest in AI and emerging technologies.
- Interest in networking and cybersecurity.
- Understanding of software deployment concepts.
- Interest in SaaS environments and cloud technologies.
- Basic understanding of automation.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Proactive approach to learning.
- Curiosity about new technologies.
- Ability to adapt to new development tools and processes.
- Willingness to work on complex technical challenges.
- Ability to contribute innovative ideas.
Why Join Cisco?
- Work with one of the world’s leading technology companies.
- Gain hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects.
- Get exposure to AI, networking, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure.
- Work alongside experienced experts in advanced technology fields.
- Develop practical software engineering and development skills.
- Gain experience working with large SaaS environments.
- Learn how automation can improve complex operational processes.
- Build knowledge of modern development methodologies.
- Work in a culture that encourages curiosity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Get opportunities to contribute to technology solutions with global impact.
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