Embedded Software R&D Co‑op Engineer

Keysight Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Software Co-op Engineer for 6–9 months to contribute to production‑released code and gain hands‑on experience with embedded systems and our software release process.

You will collaborate with a supportive team, develop expertise in CI/CD, and help shape innovative solutions for precision electronics products. This internship emphasizes learning and collaboration across hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

C

C++

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Unix/Linux

Git

Communication

Documentation

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Questasim

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Software Co-op Engineer for 6–9 months to contribute to production‑released code and gain hands‑on experience with embedded systems and our software release process.

You will collaborate with a supportive team, develop expertise in CI/CD, and help shape innovative solutions for precision electronics products. This internship emphasizes learning and collaboration across hardware and software teams.