Hands-on Software Engineer Intern (C/C++)

InternHunt; Tewksbury, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight is seeking a motivated student for a software engineering role in Massachusetts. You will assist with software development, testing, and bug investigations under guidance from experienced engineers, contributing to projects interfacing with hardware and test equipment.

Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree in CS or related field, with solid C/C++ skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a desire to learn new tools and codebases in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.
• Intermediate proficiency in both C and C++, demonstrated through coursework or projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to investigate technical problems and devise practical solutions.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information and document engineering work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers and incorporate feedback.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar software, tools, technologies, and existing codebases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with software development, enhancements, and bug fixes.
• Perform software and system testing, including data collection and verification of software behavior.
• Assist with bug investigations by reproducing issues, analyzing software behavior, documenting findings, and verifying fixes.
• Read, understand, and modify existing software with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including test results, procedures, software changes, and technical findings.
• Potentially work with software that interfaces with hardware, test equipment, or other system components.
• Work on a combination of defined engineering tasks and small projects, with scope and complexity based on experience.

Skills

C/C++

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Qt

Git

Job description

Keysight is seeking a motivated student for a software engineering role in Massachusetts. You will assist with software development, testing, and bug investigations under guidance from experienced engineers, contributing to projects interfacing with hardware and test equipment.

Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree in CS or related field, with solid C/C++ skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a desire to learn new tools and codebases in a collaborative environment.