About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern within the Communications Solutions Group, you will contribute to the development of the Keysight Fabric Emulator. This platform emulates complex, Ethernet-based data center topologies on a single hardware appliance. You will gain exposure to high-performance networking stacks, programmable switches, and the full application development cycle while working in a team environment.
What you'll do#
- Expand your knowledge of data center networking.
- Work on projects spanning multiple levels, from ASIC programming to public API servers.
- Design low-level features by programming the ASIC.
- Create ASIC-independent abstraction APIs for use by higher-level systems.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Engineering or a field related to the data center space, such as networking or security.
- Hands-on experience with programming switch ASICs.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
- Experience building services and debugging within a Kubernetes environment.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with gRPC and protobuf is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Calabasas, California.
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship.
- The internship term is rolling.
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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