Internet Measurement Research Intern

Salary: £19,500 - 39,500 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for someone currently pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science.
• We require a strong understanding of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, and HTTP.
• We require hands-on experience working with BGP data or routing measurements, such as route collectors, MRT data, routing tables, and updates.
• We are looking for a demonstrated portfolio of network measurement work through publications and/or course projects.
• We require strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with data science and data analysis.
• We are looking for great written, verbal, and persuasive communication skills.
• Preferred: currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science.
• Preferred: a track record of publications at academic and/or industry conferences.
• Preferred: experience applying machine learning and AI methods to networking problems.

Responsibilities:

• We will have you collaborate closely with experienced researchers, engineers, and product partners.
• You will use statistics, data science, and AI/ML techniques to analyze large-scale BGP data.
• You will characterize routing behavior and dynamics.
• You will prototype algorithms that advance understanding of Internet topology and interconnection.
• Your work will contribute to internal research artifacts, technical reports, and research publications.
• You will help influence production systems through research-driven solutions.

Technologies:

• AI
• Cloud
• Cisco
• HTTP
• Machine Learning
• Network
• Python
• Security
• TCP/IP

More:

We are the Applied Research team at Cisco ThousandEyes, working at the intersection of research, data science, AI/ML, and product to build network assurance solutions that help enterprises see, understand, and fix problems across the Internet, cloud, and enterprise networks. This internship is within our BGP research group and is designed to be hands-on, impactful, and fast-moving, with a strong emphasis on learning, experimentation, and turning research ideas into practical solutions. Our BGP Research team frequently presents at leading community and academic venues such as NANOG, RIPE, and IMC. At Cisco, we are innovating for the AI era and beyond, with a global team focused on security, visibility, and insights across the digital footprint.

last updated 36 week of 2026