About the role#
As an intern on the Quantum Engineering Solutions software team, you will contribute to a next-generation, high-density quantum control platform. You will help evolve our existing software stack toward an ARM-based embedded architecture. This role offers hands-on experience with hardware-software integration and the development of scalable code for quantum control applications.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, and validate software components that interface with processors, FPGAs, and data paths.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to solve technical problems.
- Communicate your findings and progress clearly to the team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university as of September 2027. If you graduate before this date, you must be starting an MS or PhD program.
- Pursuit of a BS or MS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience or a strong interest in building systems with C# or Rust.
- A solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals, such as data structures, algorithms, modular design, and debugging.
- Experience with embedded systems and hardware-software integration.
- Coursework or project experience in computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded software development.
- Familiarity with ARM64 architecture, embedded Linux, or cross-compilation toolchains.
- Exposure to multithreaded programming, inter-process communication, networking, or high-throughput data processing.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment, RF systems, signal processing, or electronic measurement concepts.
- Academic exposure to quantum computing concepts is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies provides software-centric solutions for design and development engineering. The company serves customers in markets including aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and semiconductors. Based in Santa Rosa, California, the firm operates globally with a workforce of approximately 15,000 employees. It holds over 2,000 patents and supports nearly 32,000 customers worldwide.
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