Embedded Software Engineer Intern

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

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Quantum Engineering Solutions (QES) enables researchers to scale their quantum computers. By combining deep expertise in electronic measurement, RF and mixed-signal technologies, FPGA-based processing, and quantum software, QES enables customers to address all the engineering challenges of quantum computing.

As part of the QES software team, your role will be to contribute to our next-generation, high-density quantum control platform. You will support the evolution of the existing software stack toward an ARM-based embedded architecture by helping design, implement, and validate software components that interface with the platform’s processors, FPGAs, and data paths. This work will provide hands-on experience with embedded systems, hardware–software integration, and the development of scalable software for advanced quantum control applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience or strong interest in building systems with C# and/or Rust
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, modular design, and debugging
• Experience with embedded systems and hardware–software integration
• Ability to analyze technical problems, communicate findings clearly, and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Desired Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded software development
• Familiarity with ARM64 architecture, embedded Linux distributions, and/or cross-compilation toolchains
• Exposure to multithreaded programming, inter-process communication (IPC), networking, and/or high-throughput data processing
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, electronic measurement concepts, RF systems, or signal processing
• Academic exposure to quantum computing concepts is a plus

Keysight Internship Program Requirements Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in a accredited college/university as of September 2027. Applicants who have graduated before September 2027 will not be considered unless they are starting a MS or PHD program after graduating.

MA Pay Range

(BS) $33.60 - $36.18 

(MS) $41.14 - $44.31

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