Junior Software Engineer - Optical Platform
Cisco
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Maynard, MA · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Cisco invites motivated undergraduates to join a software internship focused on designing and maintaining software platforms that power cutting-edge optical technology. You will work on core components, contribute to QA processes, and collaborate across teams to integrate...