Fresher and Internship Openings This Week: American Express, Cisco, C-DAC and More (Oct 2026)

If you graduated recently or are about to, this week brings a useful mix of openings for freshers: two paid apprenticeships at global technology companies, a government R&D role in quantum computing, a cloud support role, an implementation engineer drive and a large campus hiring programme for 2026 graduates.

We have read each official posting and pulled out what matters: who can apply, what the work involves, the pay where it is published, and the deadline. Always confirm the details on the official link before you apply, because companies close or change postings without notice.

Quick comparison

1. American Express: Apprentice, Enterprise Technology Services

Location: Bengaluru, Gurugram or Chennai, hybrid · Job ID: 26009713 · Apply before: 27 October 2026

American Express is offering a 12-month paid apprenticeship in its technology organisation, with development, networking and time with senior leaders built in.

What you will do

• Write code in one or more languages such as Java, JavaScript, .NET or Python.
• Work in an agile team on API specifications, code reviews, testing, proofs of concept and automation tools.
• Build customer-facing applications across iOS, Android, web and Java services.

Who can apply: graduates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or another technical discipline. The posting looks for curiosity, a customer focus and a data-driven approach. Any offer depends on a background verification check.

Why it is worth it: a year of real engineering work at a global financial-technology company is a strong start, and the deadline is close.

Apply on the American Express careers site

2. Cisco: Software Engineer Trainee (Technical Graduate Apprentice)

Location: Bengaluru, onsite · Job ID: 2014481 · Category: Internships and apprenticeships

Trainees join Cisco Engineering and work on projects such as using AI to make data centres more energy-efficient and building security systems that stop threats in real time.

What you will learn

• Programming and modern development methods.
• Deploying software and upgrades to a large SaaS environment, with change management.
• Building tools that automate complex operations tasks.

Who can apply

• Graduated in 2025 or 2026, with a final degree certificate or provisional degree certificate.
• Available for 12 months starting September 2026.
• Enrolled as a student on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) with a valid enrolment number. This is required for apprenticeships under India's National Apprenticeship Training Scheme, so register there first if you have not.

Note: When we checked, Cisco's portal showed this role as not accepting new applications, and the programme start date has passed. Keep it on your radar: Cisco runs these apprenticeships regularly, and the NATS enrolment you complete now will be needed for the next intake.

View the Cisco posting

3. C-DAC Bangalore: Project Engineer, Hybrid Quantum-HPC Software Engineer

Advertisement: C-DAC/BLR/03/2026 · Posts: 6 · Location: Bengaluru · Duration: 3 years

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing is hiring project engineers to work on hybrid quantum–classical computing: developing, testing and optimising algorithms and workflows that combine high-performance computing (HPC) with quantum computing for scientific and engineering applications.

Eligibility

• BE/BTech or equivalent with 60% (or equivalent CGPA), or ME/MTech, or a postgraduate degree in Science, Computer Applications or a relevant domain with 60%, or a PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience after qualification: 0–4 years, so freshers can apply.
• Maximum age: 45.

Skills they look for

• Basics of HPC, parallel and distributed computing, and quantum computing concepts (from coursework, internships or projects).
• Programming in Python or C/C++.
• Exposure to MPI, OpenMP, CUDA or GPU computing, and to quantum SDKs such as Qiskit, Cirq or PennyLane.
• Linux, HPC clusters, Git and debugging tools are desirable.

Pay: minimum CTC of Rs 4.49 LPA, higher for candidates with more experience within the bracket.

Why it is worth it: few fresher roles offer hands-on work in quantum computing. If you have done a quantum or HPC project in college, this is a rare match.

View the C-DAC notice and apply

4. GlobalLogic: Technical Support Engineer, Compute Engine

Location: Gurugram, onsite · Job ID: IRC300784 · Posted: 21 October 2026

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, is hiring support engineers for cloud compute customers.

What you will do

• Handle customer issues by email, chat and phone, and track them to resolution within agreed targets.
• Use troubleshooting tools to find root causes, write detailed bug reports for engineers and help build documentation.
• Suggest solutions for customers' architectural needs.

Who can apply: a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. The requirements ask for 0–1 year of troubleshooting experience, although the listing also mentions 1–3 years, so freshers with strong fundamentals should still apply. Cloud knowledge (Google Cloud preferred) and a basic understanding of AI/ML and generative AI help.

Things to know: the role works from the office in a 24×7 shift environment.

Apply on GlobalLogic careers

5. GoTrust (through AccioJob): Implementation Engineer

Location: Mumbai, onsite · Apply by: 24 October 2026

GoTrust builds a platform that automates data privacy and compliance for businesses. This drive is run through AccioJob's in-person hiring process.

Package

• Internship first: stipend of Rs 15,000 a month for 3–6 months.
• Then full time at Rs 4–5 LPA.

Skills: software testing life cycle (STLC), data structures and algorithms, and SQL.

Selection process

1. Book a slot with AccioJob before the deadline.
2. On-site coding test (about 60 minutes) and AI interview (about 30 minutes) at an AccioJob centre.
3. Resume evaluation.
4. Technical interview (virtual).
5. Managerial round (virtual).

Read this before applying: the job carries a 2-year service bond, with Rs 2 lakh payable if you break it. Make sure you are comfortable with that commitment.

View the drive on AccioJob

6. Sutherland: Campus Associate (FY'27)

Locations: listed as Hyderabad and Bengaluru, with Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai and Bhopal also mentioned · Job ID: 744000151046829 · Full time

Sutherland is hiring 2026 graduates from almost every stream for customer-support roles.

What you will do

• Resolve customer requests by email, chat or social media.
• Meet contact-centre targets and service levels, and follow data-security rules.
• Complete required training and act on coaching feedback.

Who can apply: any full-time 2026 graduate, UG or PG: Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Pharmacy, MBA or MCA.

Requirements: excellent spoken and written English, good analytical and typing skills, and willingness to work rotational shifts including nights (8 hours plus a 1-hour break, 5 or 6 days a week). You must live within 25 km of the office; cab facilities are provided within that radius.

Apply on Sutherland's careers page

How to stand out in these applications

• Apply early. Two of these close within days, and apprenticeships fill quickly.
• Match your resume to the role. Put the skills each posting names (Java, SQL, STLC, cloud, Python, HPC) where a recruiter will see them, and back them with a project.
• Prepare for the online test. Most fresher hiring starts with aptitude and coding. Practise with our free placement mock tests, including the TCS NQT mock, which covers the same numerical, verbal, reasoning and coding sections many companies use.
• Watch for fraud. Genuine companies do not charge you for a job offer. Apply only through official career sites, and be wary of anyone asking for money or personal documents before an interview.

We will keep sharing verified fresher and internship openings. Follow ConfidentHire Academy on GeeksArray to get them as they come up.

Details are taken from the official postings as of 23 October 2026 and may change. ConfidentHire Academy is not affiliated with these employers; always confirm on the official link before applying.