R&D Software Engineer Intern

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Calabasas, CA

About The Position

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. 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. As an R&D Software Engineering Intern, you will work directly on the core editing environments that semiconductor designers rely on to create, view, and manipulate complex schematic designs and physical layouts. You will contribute to user interface features and core editing algorithms, gaining hands-on exposure to production-grade Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a technical discipline with an expected graduation date after Summer 2027.
Proficiency in core data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical ideas clearly within an engineering team setting.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in C++ or Python
Prior hands-on experience with Qt (C++ or PySide/PyQt) or other desktop GUI frameworks.
Familiarity with C++/Python bindings (e.g., pybind11).
Exposure to EDA tools and concepts.
Familiarity with modern C++ build environments (CMake, Linux/Unix development tools) and Git version control.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance interactive editing tools, graphical canvas components, or schematic/layout manipulation capabilities using C++ and Python.
Extend and maintain the Python API layer to enable seamless automation, custom extension capabilities, and programmatic data access for users.
Design and implement intuitive UI/UX features, dialogs, and interactive editing modes using Qt to streamline how users interact with complex graphical designs.
Debug application issues, write unit/integration tests, and participate in peer code reviews within an agile software engineering workflow.