R&D Software Engineering Internship

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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.

In the world of social networking, big data and cloud computing, there is a lot happening under the layers of user interactions in terms of networks, routing and security.

For the ones deep down one layer there is Keysight to test and secure the underlying networks.

Our team of highly talented engineers work on bleeding edge technologies in an ever-changing high-speed Ethernet and evolving virtualization & cloud space.

If you are highly energetic, passionate to work on upcoming technologies in networking and communication domain, we would like to welcome you aboard.

As a Test Engineer Intern, you will:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for our high-end product.

• Analyze test results and report defects found during testing.
• Assist with designing and enhancing automation tools and frameworks for large scale systems that can be use by others in the company.

• Assist with creating a robust automation framework ensuring scalability and reusability, and for maintaining a controlled test environment that can be used by various departments across the company.
• Collaborate with all the teams, leverage all existing scripts and create one common test environment for all applications.
• Perform test across a variety of parameters and topologies, including System Test Automation, Automated Regression Testing, Tests for L1-7 networking, manufacturing tests.
• Assist in debugging, isolating root cause in customer test environment and provide necessary workaround to keep customer networks operational.
• Troubleshoot L2-7 protocols and other related technologies as well as troubleshooting protocols on various Ethernet platforms such as 10M to 800G+ Ethernets.
• Research and write test strategy documents in various newer platforms such as 10M to 800G+ Ethernet.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of automation scripts for regression testing.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and provide status updates on ongoing testing activities.

• Pursuing BS/MS Degree in Computer Science (Graduating in Fall 2025 or December 2026)
• Automation knowledge (scripting language, automation harness). Preferred Python/TCL/Perl.
• Programing knowledge (algorithms, best coding practices, version control)
• Strong interest in automating anything that needs to be done twice
• Experience working with private, hybrid and public cloud APIs/tech VMWARE, AWS, Azure etc.
• Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, LDP, RSVP) and MPLS technologies (L2 VPN, L3 VPN, MVPN) is a plus
• Knowledgeable about tools and debug techniques (Wireshark, Git/Perforce, Jira, automation harness like pytest)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Availability to work full-time

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.

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.

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California pay range: MIN $40.32-$43.49/hour

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

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