Engineering Product Management Specialist I

About the Role

The Cisco Product Internship Program offers a 12-week summer experience for early-career talent. Interns are embedded within high-impact teams to collaborate on products, platforms, and architectures shaping Cisco's future. The program includes targeted learning sessions, multi-functional networking, and engagement with leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for next-generation AI-powered features.
• Partner with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into clear, actionable requirements.
• Guide development teams in building the next generation of products by translating customer insights into strategic, data-backed roadmaps.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's).
• Qualifying education in Business, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment in a degree program following internship completion.
• Working knowledge of at least two of: networking concepts, analytical concepts, or product management concepts.
• Coursework or project experience in market research, competitive analysis, or strategic planning.
• Experience building a product roadmap (coursework, internship, or personal project).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI and machine learning models.
• Prior internship experience in a Product Manager or Product Owner capacity.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, R, or SQL.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).