C++ Software Engineering Intern – Test Automation & CI/CD

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Keysight is looking for a motivated C++ Software Engineering Intern to join our software development team. You will write and test Modern C++ code for advanced test and measurement solutions, work with unit testing and CI/CD pipelines, and validate software on real hardware in our lab.

This internship is ideal for students who enjoy software development, clean code and seeing their code run on real instruments.

• Develop, maintain and improve Modern C++ (C++17/20) software
• Support the development of new features and APIs
• Write unit tests and integration tests using GoogleTest (gTest)
• Improve code quality, maintainability and performance (code reviews, refactoring)
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions)
• Set up and work with lab hardware for software validation (cabling, connecting instruments and devices)
• Collaborate with international engineering teams in English

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Must remain enrolled for the full duration of the internship, and your university must be able to sign an internship agreement (convenio de prácticas) with Keysight
• Fluent English (B2–C1 or higher), spoken and written (mandatory)
• Strong Modern C++ skills (mandatory)
• Practical experience with hardware setup and cabling in a lab or technical environment (mandatory)
• Experience with Git and version control
• Basic understanding of software testing and CI/CD
• Hands-on attitude and eager to learn

Nice to have:

• Experience with GoogleTest (gTest) or other unit testing frameworks
• Python or C#
• FPGA or embedded systems experience
• Experience with CMake, Linux or Windows development environments

Additional information:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be legally able to do an internship in Spain at the time of application.

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