Embedded Software Engineer Intern
Keysight Technologies
Cambridge, MAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- CRustData structures & algorithms
- Nice to have
- Embedded systemsLinuxNetworking
- Work
- On-site in Cambridge · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Data structures & algorithms29%Embedded systems14%C9%Rust3%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As part of the QES software team, you will contribute to Keysight's next-generation, high-density quantum control platform. This role offers hands-on experience with embedded systems, hardware–software integration, and the development of scalable software for advanced quantum control applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the evolution of the existing software stack toward an ARM-based embedded architecture.
- Design, implement, and validate software components that interface with the platform’s processors, FPGAs, and data paths.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience or strong interest in building systems with C# and/or Rust.
- Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, modular design, and debugging.
- Experience with embedded systems and hardware–software integration.
- Ability to analyze technical problems, communicate findings clearly, and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing BS/MS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
Desired Qualifications:
- Coursework or project experience in computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded software development.
- Familiarity with ARM64 architecture, embedded Linux distributions, and/or cross-compilation toolchains.
- Exposure to multithreaded programming, inter-process communication (IPC), networking, and/or high-throughput data processing.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment, electronic measurement concepts, RF systems, or signal processing.
- Academic exposure to quantum computing concepts is a plus.
Internship Program Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university as of September 2027.
- Applicants who have graduated before September 2027 will not be considered unless they are starting an MS or PHD program after graduating.