What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Software Engineer Intern position at Keysight Technologies and Careers?
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
Are you excited to be at the heart of cutting‑edge Research and Development? Join our team as we bring Keysight’s world‑leading precision electronics products from design to production. As a Software Co‑op Engineer in the Interferometer Electrical and Computer Engineering R&D group, you’ll contribute directly to production‑released code and gain hands‑on experience with embedded systems and our software release process.
We welcome students from different backgrounds and experiences who are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team, build technical expertise, and help shape innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain Jenkins-based build and test pipelines, ensuring smooth integration and delivery of software.
Develop embedded software: Write, debug, and optimize embedded driver code that directly supports Keysight’s precision electronics products.
Test and deploy solutions: Participate in the full lifecycle of software and firmware packages — from unit testing to deployment — with a focus on reliability and scalability.
Document processes and outcomes: Create clear, accessible documentation to support knowledge sharing across teams and future maintainers.
Engage in cross-functional teamwork: Work closely with hardware engineers, simulation specialists, and other developers to integrate software with hardware systems.
Contribute to innovation: Explore new tools, frameworks, and approaches to improve efficiency, automation, and product performance.
Learn and grow: Gain hands-on experience with embedded systems, CI/CD practices, and industry-standard development workflows while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.
Required Skills & Attributes
Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, and must remain enrolled throughout the duration of the internship
Strong proficiency in C and C , with a solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming principles
Experience with Bash or Python scripting for automation and tooling
Comfort working in a Unix/Linux environment
Familiarity with Git for version control and collaborative development
Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to new challenges, and solve problems creatively
A collaborative mindset — thrives in team settings and values different perspectives
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
Familiarity with C# and/or JavaScript
Experience with Jenkins or other CI/CD platforms
Exposure to hardware simulation tools (e.g., Questasim)
Knowledge of Verilog or other hardware description languages
General experience with continuous integration and deployment practices
Additional Information
Availability to work full-time, in person, for 6–9 months
(minimum 3 month commitment, ideally 6 months, will consider up to 9 months)
Enthusiasm for contributing to an innovative engineering environment
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
California Pay Range: MIN $38.31 - MAX $41.25
Salary : $38 - $41