Job Description

In Cisco, we have an outstanding opportunity where we get to use the technology we build!We are Innovators.We drive innovation to propel business transformation while maintaining operational quality.We are Accelerators.We accelerate digital solutions to generate cost savings and efficiency gains for enterprise growth and success.We are Transformers.As customer zero, we transform the customer experience by being our own customer first with agility, quality, and security, we continuously deliver business outcomes for our clients.Cisco Apprentice Program.Our Apprenticeship Program is a great way for you to experience the corporate world and gain industry relevant knowledge and skills. Depending on the team you would join, you will have the opportunity to learn to do a combination of one or more of the following:Site Reliability Engineer Trainee

• Designs, writes, and builds tools to improve the reliability, availability, and scalability of key systems and services.
• Automates deployments, monitors, analyzes and optimizes products / services in Network platforms and environment, Change management procedures and deployment processes.
• Maintains engineering environment to best support automated testing of code that is actively being used by customers/clients. Principle of zero downtime is maintained.
• Site reliability engineers typically create a bridge between development and operations by applying a software engineering mindset to system administration topic.

Software Test Engineer Trainee

• Real-time insights into application performance, user experience and business outcomes.
• Visibility into end-to-end application performance from user interface points
• Automation and testing of the products while monitoring cloud-based solutions.
• Develop frameworks for automating tests that can validate complex distributed systems.

Software Developer Trainee

• Programming languages and latest development methodologies.
• Deploying new software and upgrades to a large SaaS environment.
• Change management procedures and deployment processes.
• Developing one or more tools used within the operations team to automate complex tasks

Hardware Engineer Trainee

• Concepts of HDL or other tools to draw schematic design and its process
• Translating Hardware Schematics design into layout design
• Execution of test cases using scripts and sharing the test logs, performing analysis on the same
• Performing different levels of Hardware Automation, Validation and Test where applicable

Who you are

• Must have graduated in 2023/2024 and obtained final degree completion certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate
• Must be available for a period of 12 months starting August 2024.
• Must have good communication skills, passion for technology and the desire to learn with proactive engagement in a team.
• Must have enrolled as a "student" on https://nats.education.gov.in/ and have a valid student enrolment number issued by NATS.

Why Cisco#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we\'re \xe2\x80\x9cold\xe2\x80\x9d (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we\'re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can\'t put us in a box!But \xe2\x80\x9cDigital Transformation\xe2\x80\x9d is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.So, you have colorful hair? Don\'t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That\'s cool. Pop culture enthusiast? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!Note - This is an apprentice training program in line with the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme and is a fixed term program of 12 months.Disclaimer:Cisco\'s greatest strength is its people. To ensure that we hire the best talent in the right way, we follow a strict hiring process, and recently, Cisco has been made aware of fraudulent recruiters claiming to be from the company.Please be advised that any communication from Cisco recruiters about careers will:

• Be in direct response to an application you have submitted through the company jobs site
• Begin with screening or an interview
• Originate from a Cisco email address, and
• Be conducted across email, phone, or Webex

Cisco will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process or ask candidates for payments in any way. All formal applications status can be viewed through , with all offers coming from Cisco Recruiting mailer with directions to access via a secure portal. If you have been requested to apply for a role or have received an offer from sites or channels other than above mentioned, please do not provide any personal identifying information, including your Social Security or other personal identifying number, birth certificate, banking information, driver\'s license, or passport.If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with your local law enforcement authorities. Cisco bears no responsibility and cannot be held liable for any claims, damages, expenses, or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to recruiting scams.Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate\'s hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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