The modern world runs on the Internet, and the Internet cannot exist without its underlying infrastructure! Meraki makes setting up, managing and maintaining that infrastructure easier than it has ever been before. Meraki enables connectivity everywhere from neighborhood cafes to education institutions to global hospitality groups operating thousands of sites. Our Hardware Team leads on all products and controls every aspect of creation. From architecture and initial sketches through detailed design and final objective: mass and sustained production. Nothing escapes the Hardware team's sphere of influence and responsibility.

Meraki believes that the quality of our product is dependent on the superiority of our engineers. We value and encourage the growth and development of everyone on our team. We support an open and creative workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to reach their own potential!

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CO-OP CANDIDATES:

• Pursuing a BA/BS in Computer Science, ECE, EE, ME, or STEM-related field (in progress)

• Ability to fully participate in this 12-month Co-Op on a fill-time basis within our San Francisco office (May 2023 to 24)

• Familiarity of Computer Science (Design and analysis of algorithms & Operating Systems)

• Prior experience working within Hardware Security/Cloud Manufacturing (Wed Architecture, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, SQL , Git / GitHub)

• Life long learners who can quickly pick up working in multiple frameworks, languages, and environments

• Enthusiastic: a terrific teammate

• Continually able to learn from experience and with an appetite for feedback

• Previous internship or large scale project experience is desired

PROJECTS AND Work-Life:

During the program, Co-Ops work on new product developments which have a real impact on our customers. Our projects are cross-functional, which provides insight into new languages and technologies (firmware & hardware), helps encourage professional growth within engineering and allow a sense of ownership within the team.

Meraki's engineering teams place a high emphasis on mentorship. Each Co-Op is matched 1:1 with a mentor who provides continual feedback and guidance throughout the program. Mentors help with introductions to other team members, overviews of tools and processes, and provide a detailed integration into Meraki life.

EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS PROJECTS:

• Real-time firewall log streamed from the device to a live too

• Support MacOS Bootstrap Token in Meraki Dashboard

• Improving RMA workflow on the Dashboard.

• Enablement of cloud-connected testing in the MFG environment

• Other CCT related projects

CO-OP BENEFITS:

• Furnished housing in San Francisco for the duration of the program

• Competitive salary

• Weekly social events inside and outside of the office (Giants games, Exploratorium tickets, friendly soccer games)

• Lunch and dinner daily

• Customized laptop and desk setups

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage plans

Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!!

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At Cisco Meraki, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We're building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.

Cisco requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated or have an approved religious or medical accommodation. Candidates accepting an offer must provide proof of vaccination status on their first day. If someone anticipates requesting an accommodation for this requirement, they must receive approval before the start date. Candidates receiving an offer will receive additional information about the accommodation process at the time of the offer. All offers of employment are contingent upon complying with Cisco's vaccination policy.

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