Firmware Engineering Intern

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a firmware security engineer to help integrate security into our firmware CI/CD pipelines. You will work with embedded teams to strengthen bootloader security, firmware signing, and vulnerability handling.

You should have a bachelor's in a relevant field and hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and security tools like Polaris or Black Duck. This role offers a collaborative R&D environment across global teams and opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or CS field.
• Experience with embedded systems or firmware development (C/C++ preferred).
• Familiar with CI/CD tools, Git, and build systems.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and application security tools.
• Proficient in Python or shell scripting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in cross-functional R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of Black Duck and Polaris into firmware CI/CD autobuild pipeline
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate security scanning, reporting, and build checks
• Execute and monitor security scans; track vulnerability findings
• Support EUCRA compliance activities.
• Assist in firmware security feature development and validation
• Support documentation, reporting, and evidence collection for SSDF / EUCRA compliance
• Collaborate with firmware teams to identify and remediate security risks early in development

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

CI/CD tooling

Git version control

Security concepts

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Embedded Systems

Tools

Polaris

Black Duck

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of Black Duck and Polaris into firmware CI/CD autobuild pipeline
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate security scanning, reporting, and build checks
• Execute and monitor security scans; track and analyze vulnerability findings (critical/high/medium)
• Support EUCRA compliance activities.
• Assist in firmware security feature development and validation (e.g., bootloader, firmware signing)
• Support documentation, reporting, and evidence collection for SSDF / EUCRA compliance
• Collaborate with firmware teams to identify and remediate security risks early in development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Embedded Systems
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems or firmware development (C/C++ preferred)
• Familiar with CI/CD tools, version control (Git), and build systems
• Understanding or interest in:
  • Cybersecurity concepts (secure boot, encryption, vulnerability management)
  • Application security tools (SAST/SCA such as Polaris, Black Duck)
• Programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, Shell, C/C++)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work in cross-functional R&D teams

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