R&D Software Engineer

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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.

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As a market leader in measurement science, Keysight is at the heart of the technology revolution, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights to the world's visionaries and innovators in electronic design, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in wireless communications, 6G, automotive, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 80 countries. No other company offers the breadth and depth of measurement tools and expertise to meet the world's critical requirements for electronic design and measurement.

Job Summary:

This job is in the R&D group of Keysight High Frequency Measurement Center of Excellence (HFM COE), located at the company headquarters in beautiful Santa Rosa, California, approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco. HFM COE is responsible for developing world-leading network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators and transceivers, that are utilized to design and test next-generation products in cellular communications, satellite systems, automotive collision avoidance, and other high frequency wireless systems.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our squad and contribute to architect, design, develop state-of-the-art software for our Signal Analyzer and Electronic Measurement Applications. The ideal candidate will obtain the knowledge ranging from lower-level hardware/firmware integration, through measurement algorithm design, to upper-level customer-facing application implementation, ensuring the customer requirements are met on software.

In addition to participating in the full software lifecycle using Agilent methodology, this role will be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve a broad range of problems of varying scope and complexity. The candidate will address development, performance and optimization concerns, bringing passion and motivation to the delivery of cutting-edge technologies that shape the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development and documentation for new features or existing features enhancements driven by customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the requirements.
• Review, analyze and optimize the architecture of the product with innovative solutions.
• Develop and improve the GUI & remote-control usability continuously.
• Define and develop the interfaces between firmware (hardware control) and software.
• Follow the coding rules and conduct code reviews with constructive feedback.
• Leverage RF measurement science knowledge to contribute to design in the relevant projects.

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years software engineering experience, with consistent success designing and delivering solutions.
• Proven experience with software developing, building and debugging
• Proficiency in C#, C++, .NET, WPF, MVVM
• Familiarity with Agile development and development environments, as TFS, GIT, Jenkins, Jira, etc.
• Understand customer requirement and provide expertise for delivering innovative solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and passion for professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills to work in a team environment to achieve objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic RF Measurement Science knowledge and telecommunication specifications.
• Experience with Measurement Instruments (signal analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, Oscilloscopes, etc.)

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below: MIN $115,770 ~ MAX $181k.

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program.

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.