Co-Op runs from May to October 2025

Applications accepted until further notice.

At Cisco Meraki, we know that technology can connect us, empower us, and drive us. By simplifying powerful technology, we can free passionate people to focus on their mission. As the fastest growing cloud-managed networking team in the world: our products, and technology architecture are changing the face of enterprise networking and making cloud-managed IT a reality.

Our employees fuel the magic of the Meraki community. They have fostered an environment that empowers Merakians to challenge limits, embrace risks, and assist our customers in pursuing their missions.

Our guiding principles are rooted in our four core values: 'care deeply,' 'everybody in,' 'simplify everything,' and 'be brave.' These pillars have propelled us to the forefront of cloud-managed IT leadership and have played a pivotal role in shaping a more inclusive future for all."

Our Hardware Engineers take the lead on all products, controlling every aspect of their creation. From architecture and initial sketches through detailed design and the final drive to mass and sustaining production; nothing escapes their sphere of influence and responsibility. You'll work within our high-impacting teams and working with every part of the machine that brings the Meraki Magic to market!

You Will

• Research and Development surrounding hardware and System on Chip (SoC's) such as CPUs, custom or merchant ASICs/NPUs and how we can contribute to our company's Product Roadmap.

• Work with the silicon vendors to perform the SoC analysis

• Author detailed silicon evaluation plans to benchmark the performance metrics.

• Participate in silicon evaluation with multi-functional collaborator teams.

• Research and assist with the next generation SoC requirements.

Inspiring Projects

We are embarking on " Next Generation Products ". You will be required to track various aspects of the SOC's, such as collect the performance metrics and power consumption and analyze them : leading to new research and design insights.

Desired Skills

Do you have:

• A basic knowledge of networking hardware technologies (e.g. security appliances, servers, routers & switches)

• Familiarity with the CPUs, NPUs, PHYs, Switching ASIC architectures : leaning more towards hardware development.

• Excellent communication & social skills

• Ability to coordinate & drive programs across multi-functional teams.

• Studying towards a Bsc, MSc or an equivalent certification in Electrical Engineering or a related subject area.

• Have an appetite for end-to-end product development, with exposure of projects of reasonable complexity - the more, the better!

Bonus: Familiarity with Cisco catalyst portfolio and Meraki switching and SD-WAN products portfolio.

Perks & Benefits: to name few!

• Competitive salary

• Weekly social events

• Breakfast and lunch daily

• Customized laptop and desk setups

• Medical coverage plan,

• PTO, and paid holidays

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

As the leader in cloud-managed IT, Cisco Meraki connects passionate people to their mission by simplifying the digital workplace. Our impact is driven by the innovative, purposeful, and vibrant people who make up our inclusive community. When technology is intuitive, our customers can focus on what matters. 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.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

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.