About Cisco
What is Cisco?
Cisco Systems is a multinational technology company founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California. It is the global leader in computer networking — routers, switches, wireless and software-defined infrastructure that powers a large share of the public internet and most enterprise networks. Beyond networking, Cisco builds security (Duo, Talos), collaboration (Webex), and observability platforms (AppDynamics, ThousandEyes), and serves enterprises, service providers, and governments worldwide.
Cisco trades publicly on NASDAQ as CSCO, employs around 91,000 people across 100+ countries, and consistently ranks in lists of best places to work.
Where will I work?
Cisco is a hybrid-by-default employer with major hubs in San Jose, Research Triangle Park, Bangalore, Krakow, and many other global cities. Most roles support a mix of office and remote work; some specific positions (lab, hardware, customer-facing) are office-based.
What is the Cisco team like?
A large, mature engineering and go-to-market organization. Teams range from low-level kernel and ASIC work to cloud and SaaS product groups. Culture emphasises inclusion, the "Cisco Beat" employee survey, and well-known "Time2Give" (5 days/yr paid volunteering) and "Day for Me" wellness days.
Work-Life Balance
The roles surfaced here are part-time positions at Cisco — employees work a reduced schedule on a pro-rata basis. Cisco's standard week is 40 hours, so part-time roles are typically 20-32 hours per week depending on the position. Part-time roles still qualify for many of Cisco's core benefits including healthcare, retirement, and time-off programs.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (US and most international markets)
- 401(k) plan with company match (US)
- Equity awards (RSUs) for many roles
- Time2Give: 5 days paid volunteer time per year
- "Day for Me" wellness days
- Parental leave
- Tuition assistance and continuous learning programs
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Mental-health support via Headspace and Cisco's EAP
- Annual performance bonuses where applicable