R&D Software Engineer, Intern

Keysight Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Keysight offers an internship program in Colorado for students pursuing a BS in Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science disciplines. The role focuses on developing oscilloscope software using C++ in an Agile team, with exposure to real-time measurement and signal processing techniques.

Applicants must be enrolled as of September 2026; visa sponsorship is not available. Colorado pay range is $30.34–$32.68 per hour, with typical offers based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree.
• Experience with software development, source control and testing.
• Experience with object-oriented programming.
• Proficient in C++ programming language.
• Basic understanding of electronics.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of an R&D team utilizing Agile software development to deliver software features for InfiniiVision Real-time Oscilloscopes.
• You will develop oscilloscope software using C++, enabling customers to detect system issues and validate their products.
• Designing, implementing, testing, and signal processing measurements and algorithms.

Skills

C++ programming

OO programming

Software development

Source control

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Computer Engineering

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

You will be part of an R&D team utilizing Agile software development to deliver software features for InfiniiVision Real-time Oscilloscopes. You will develop oscilloscope software using C++, enabling customers to detect system issues and validate their products.

About The Team

Our team is very competent, highly motivated, friendly, and eager to help you succeed. The team has a mix of new and experienced developers with a broad range of skills.

• Learning new development tools and processes
• Leaning about how the software in a Keysight digital oscilloscope works
• Designing, implementing, testing, and signal processing measurements and algorithms

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree
• Experience with software development, source control and testing
• Experience with object-oriented programming
• Proficient in C++ programming language
• Basic understanding of electronics
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio or other IDEs
• Familiarity with Git source control
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools - Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket

Keysight Internship Program Requirements

Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in a accredited college/university as of September 2026. Applicants who have graduated before September 2026 will not be considered unless they are entering/applying to a MS or PHD program after graduating.

This position requires access to technology and/or technical data that is subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.

Colorado Pay Range: Min $30.34 to Max $32.68

Based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above.

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

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