FPGA Design Intern

Keysight Technologies; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an FPGA intern to support development of wireline Ethernet test products. You’ll work with FPGA logic operating at 600+ MHz and line speeds up to 1600Gbps, under mentorship to deliver robust test solutions.

Join a team of hardware and software engineers; you will design, develop, and implement new features, and contribute to cutting-edge test instruments used in hyperscale data centers and carrier networks.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a B.Sc or M.Sc in EE or CE program.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; read and interpret complex information.
• Able to collaborate and communicate in a team environment.
• VHDL or Verilog proficiency; basic C programming knowledge.
• Knowledge of Ethernet technologies from 1G to 1600G+, SerDes up to 212Gbps, DDR4/RLDRAM3, PCIe, Interlaken is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor to design, develop, and implement new features and platforms.
• Create and develop innovative new products and features.
• Drive continuous process and code base improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

VHDL or Verilog proficiency

C programming knowledge

Education

B.Sc or M.Sc in EE or CE

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.

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

Wireline Network Test is seeking an FPGA intern to support development of our wireline Ethernet test products. You’ll work with advanced technologies and standards, including FPGA logic operating at 600+ MHz and line speeds exceeding 1600Gbps.

Join a highly talented and motivated team of hardware and software engineers developing a state-of-the-art wireline Ethernet test system. Leveraging the latest generation of FPGAs and multi-core CPUs, our test instruments are designed to stay ahead of mainstream solutions—enabling validation of equipment and networks before deployment. Driven by the growing bandwidth demands of hyperscale data centers and carrier networks, our systems must support the highest speeds and newest technologies well before they reach the market. This is your opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovations, working with line rates up to 1600Gbps and beyond.

• Work with a mentor to design, develop, and implement new features and platforms
• Create and developing innovative new products and features
• Drive continuous process and code base improvements

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a B.Sc or M.Sc in EE or CE program
• Strong analytical skills. Excellent written, verbal, presentation communication skills. Must be able to read and interpret complex information.
• Able to cultivate interpersonal relationships and cohesive team interactions and communications.
• VHDL or Verilog proficiency
• Basic C programming knowledge
• Knowledge or experience in the following areas is a plus
• Knowledge of Ethernet technologies from 1G to 1600G+
• Experience with SerDes up to 212Gbps, memory technologies such as DDR4, RLDRAM3, and interconnect protocols such as PCIe and Interlaken
• Understanding of data networks, networking protocols, switch/router operation, and protocol stack implementations is desirable
• Understanding of interpreted languages such at Tcl or Python

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.

CA Pay Range MIN $36.05 to MAX $38.82

Note: For other locations, pay ranges vary by region.

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