Wireless Software Engineer_ Intern

Cisco
Switzerland
Workplace: HybridInternshipFunction: Software EngineeringEducation: mastersSkills: []

Work on the wireless software stack for next-generation Wi‑Fi solutions and products. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers designing and building Access Point (AP) software across kernel and user space, contributing to emerging Wi‑Fi standards (Wi‑Fi 8/9), optimizing open-source wireless drivers, improving hostap implementations, and analyzing performance data. You’ll also use AI-based development tools to accelerate design, prototyping, and testing.

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Wireless Software Engineer_ Intern

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Job Summary

Work on the wireless software stack for next-generation Wi‑Fi solutions and products. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers designing and building Access Point (AP) software across kernel and user space, contributing to emerging Wi‑Fi standards (Wi‑Fi 8/9), optimizing open-source wireless drivers, improving hostap implementations, and analyzing performance data. You’ll also use AI-based development tools to accelerate design, prototyping, and testing.
Location: Switzerland
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Internship · 6 months
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Contribute to the development of emerging Wi‑Fi standards (e.g., Wi‑Fi 8 and 9).
  • •Develop and optimize open-source wireless drivers and kernel-space components.
  • •Improve and harden hostap implementations for carrier-grade stability.
  • •Collect and analyze performance data to drive architectural improvements in future software releases.
  • •Leverage AI-based development tools to accelerate design, prototyping, and testing.

Key Requirements

  • •Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • •Strong academic record.
  • •Proven proficiency in C/C++.
  • •Solid foundational knowledge of computer networking.
  • •Eagerness to tackle complex technical challenges in a collaborative team environment.
Education:Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Tech Stack:C/C++LinuxLinux kernelKernel-spaceHostapWi-Fi 8Wi-Fi 9802.11Open-source wireless driversWiresharkGitGerritAI-based development toolsAccess Point (AP) platforms

Company Brief

Cisco
Global technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and high-technology services and products for enterprises, service providers, and governments worldwide.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1984
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