Keysight
Software Development Placement
2nd Year, 3rd Year
Typically July-August for 12 months
Software Engineering
Overview
Keysight's Software Development Industrial Placement offers university students the opportunity to work on real-world projects, contributing to the development of test and measurement software. Placements are typically 12 months long, providing a comprehensive immersion into an engineering role.
Keysight Technologies is a leading technology company providing electronic design and test solutions. Spun off from Agilent Technologies in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, the company serves engineers developing new products in sectors like aerospace, defense, automotive, and telecommunications.
Opens: 27 Apr 2026
The programme involves a 12-month full-time placement, typically in an in-person setting at one of Keysight's UK offices. Students work as part of a software development team.
Keysight industrial placements are generally paid positions, with a competitive salary for the duration of the placement.
This placement is typically open to university students in their second or third year of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Applicants usually need to have the right to work in the UK.
The application process commonly involves submitting a CV and cover letter, followed by online assessments (e.g., technical tests, situational judgement tests). Successful candidates often progress to virtual or in-person interviews, which may include technical questions and competency-based questions.
Keysight is a global technology leader, and their industrial placements are highly sought after, making them competitive. The exact number of placements varies by year and specific team needs.
Completing a software development placement at Keysight provides valuable industry experience, enhances technical skills, and offers networking opportunities within a leading technology company, significantly boosting a student's CV for future graduate roles.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.