R&D Software Engineer QA DevOps, Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Keysight scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated Software R&D Intern to help design and implement an automated Quality Assurance (QA) and regression testing framework for complex engineering software applications. This role provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced software engineers and contribute directly to improving product quality, development efficiency, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
The intern will develop automated test solutions that integrate with Jenkins build pipelines, enabling continuous validation of software releases and rapid identification of defects. This position is ideal for students interested in software development, test automation, DevOps, and modern CI/CD practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for desktop and/or web-based applications.
- Create automated functional, integration, and regression test suites to validate software features and system behavior.
- Integrate automated test execution into Jenkins continuous integration and build pipelines.
- Develop scripts and tools to automate test setup, execution, result collection, and reporting.
- Analyze test results and collaborate with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software defects.
- Implement dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into software quality metrics and test coverage.
- Improve the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of test automation infrastructure.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile development activities.
- Document test architecture, automation strategies, and best practices.
Qualifications
A qualified applicant must have completed at a minimum the junior year of a Bachelor's program
Required Skills:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience programming in one or more modern languages such as C#, Python, Java, or C++.
- Familiarity with software development principles, object-oriented design, and source control systems (Git).
- Understanding of software testing concepts, including unit, integration, and regression testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- Software Development
- Test Automation
- C#
- Python
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD
- Quality Assurance
- DevOps
- Problem Solving
CA pay range Min $ 38.31 to Max $41.25
Other Information
This position is on-site in Santa Rosa, CA or San Diego, CA
Relocation is available for this position
Active Secret clearance (or higher) preferred, or the ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for desktop and/or web-based applications.
- Create automated functional, integration, and regression test suites to validate software features and system behavior.
- Integrate automated test execution into Jenkins continuous integration and build pipelines.
- Develop scripts and tools to automate test setup, execution, result collection, and reporting.
- Analyze test results and collaborate with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software defects.
- Implement dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into software quality metrics and test coverage.
- Improve the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of test automation infrastructure.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile development activities.
- Document test architecture, automation strategies, and best practices.
A qualified applicant must have completed at a minimum the junior year of a Bachelor's program
Required Skills:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience programming in one or more modern languages such as C#, Python, Java, or C++.
- Familiarity with software development principles, object-oriented design, and source control systems (Git).
- Understanding of software testing concepts, including unit, integration, and regression testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- Software Development
- Test Automation
- C#
- Python
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD
- Quality Assurance
- DevOps
- Problem Solving
CA pay range Min $ 38.31 to Max $41.25
Other Information
This position is on-site in Santa Rosa, CA or San Diego, CA
Relocation is available for this position
Active Secret clearance (or higher) preferred, or the ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***