R&D Software Engineering Internship

Keysight Technologies

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

Calabasas, California

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will design, implement, and verify FPGA-based architectures for AI Infrastructure Testing solutions. Responsibilities include developing RTL code, supporting hardware bring-up, and collaborating with global cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. You have a solid understanding of digital design fundamentals and experience with FPGA development flows, including RTL design, simulation, synthesis, and debug using VHDL or Verilog.

Must Have Skills for ATS

FPGA

RTL

VHDL

Verilog

digital design

simulation

synthesis

debug

PCIe

Ethernet

SerDes

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


Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Intern (FPGA) to join our innovative team developing cutting-edge AI Infrastructure Testing solutions. This role is strongly focused on FPGA development, with most responsibilities centered on the design, implementation, and verification of next-generation FPGA-based architectures.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers across hardware, software, and system domains, with a primary emphasis on developing and validating advanced FPGA development methodologies for leading-edge applications. You will be involved in all phases of the product development lifecycle from architecture definition and RTL design to verification, hardware bring-up, and product release.

If you are passionate about FPGA based designs, eager to grow into a highly skilled FPGA expert, and excited to work on state-of-the-art technologies in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team. You will collaborate with global R&D teams in India, Romania and the US and contribute to world-class solutions at the forefront of technology innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and development of FPGA-based solutions for AI Infrastructure Testing systems
  • Implement and verify digital designs using modern FPGA technologies (e.g., high-speed interfaces, memory subsystems)
  • Participate in architecture definition and translate system requirements into FPGA design specifications
  • Develop RTL code (e.g., VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) and support simulation and verification activities
  • Support integration, bring-up, and debugging of FPGA designs on hardware platforms
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and system engineers to ensure overall product performance and functionality
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
  • Document design work, results, and technical learnings

Qualifications


Required

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals (logic design, state machines, timing concepts)
  • Experience with FPGA development flows (RTL design, simulation, synthesis, and debug)
  • Exposure to hardware description languages (VHDL or Verilog)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred

  • Academic or internship experience with FPGA design projects
  • Basic knowledge of high-speed digital systems or communication interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes)
  • Familiarity with simulation and verification tools and methodologies
  • Exposure to lab measurements and debugging on real hardware

Interest in test and measurement applications

CA Pay Range: $32.77-$35.29

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Keysight Technologies

Keysight empowers innovators to explore, design, and bring world-changing technologies to life. As the industry’s premier global innovation partner, Keysight’s software-centric solutions serve engineers across the design and development environment, enabling them to deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs at speed and with reduced risk. Keysight leverages its strength as the world’s leading test and measurement provider and today enables innovators to push the boundaries of engineering by quickly solving design, emulation, and test challenges to help create the best product experiences. Whether you're looking to improve your design and development process, optimize and secure your network, or harness AI and digital twins to get a head start on technologies like 6G, AV and EV, IoT, or quantum computing — Keysight accelerates innovation across the workflow with intelligent insights built on the most accurate measurements. Our fusion of technology knowledge, measurement science expertise, and tailored solutions helps you forge ahead with confidence in our connected and dynamic world. Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) is an S&P 500 technology company, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, with offices and manufacturing worldwide. Keysight owns 2,000+ patents and our ~15,000 employees work with nearly 32,000 customers worldwide to start technology revolutions. Keysight customers span the communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics markets. Join us! To accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, innovators start here, with Keysight.
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