# R&D Software Engineer Intern at Keysight Technologies

- Company: [Keysight Technologies](https://keysight.com)
- Location: Calabasas, CA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.keysight.com/jobs/54640?icims=1
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/r-d-software-engineer-intern-69984bf9

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Build and improve editing interfaces and canvas rendering for chip design platforms using C++ and Python.
- Expand the Python automation layer to support custom tools and programmatic access.
- Create user-friendly graphical dialogs and interaction modes with Qt framework.
- Identify bugs, develop test coverage, and review code with teammates.

What they're looking for:

- Enrolled in Bachelor's or advanced degree in CS, EE, Computer Engineering, or similar; graduating after Summer 2027.
- Solid grasp of fundamental algorithms, data organization, and OOP concepts.
- Clear communication abilities for technical discussions with engineers.
- Preferred: C++ or Python skills, experience with Qt or similar UI toolkits, binding library knowledge.

Pay and perks:

- $38.31 to $41.25 hourly.
- Relocation assistance provided.

## Posting

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.

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.

### 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.

### Qualifications

Required

- 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.

Preferred

- 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.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; most offers will be between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range listed below.

Min $38.31 to Max $41.25

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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