Software Engineer-High Performance Computing Networking SME

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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Ideally this role would be based in Colorado Springs, CO, but we will also consider other Keysight locations: Loveland, CO, Santa Rosa, Santa Clara or Calabasas, CA.

About Us

Join the Keysight EMSO (Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations) team, a leader in cutting-edge defense technology, where innovation meets national security. We are at the forefront of developing advanced electronic warfare test systems & software with a forward-looking design & technology implementation. If you are passionate about technology and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team!

Learn how we soar: Greater Confidence through EW Threat Simulation and Analysis (youtube.com)

Key Contributions

As a Software Engineer on our EMSO team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated software solutions that enhance our electronic warfare test capabilities. You will work alongside a team of talented engineers and scientists to create cutting-edge systems that aid our most important defense customers, and their missions. This is a dynamic role working with customers to create accurate simulation SW and models of RADAR systems for Keysight threat simulation platforms. You will be part of a diverse, high-profile team within a high growth area for the company that has projects and results visible to senior leaders of Keysight.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer- with a specialization High Performance Networking for the development of a real-time simulation application for our Aerospace Defense & Government Solutions group. This will require the use of modern SW development platforms and technologies (100GbE+ networking, RDMA, gRPC, etc) to meet the demanding performance requirements. Bring your special talent to an entrepreneurial team and enjoy the freedom to create products through innovation and invention. As an experienced engineer on a growing team, there will be many opportunities for career development, as well as to help mentor and train junior level engineers.

Core Responsibilities

• Software development in C# with emphasis in data structures/algorithms
• Test, maintain, and launch software products
• Design software and network architectures
• Work on large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networking, with compute technologies or hardware architecture.
• Support Plan, build, and maintain computer networks and network infrastructure, while also monitoring network data and assessing and fixing day-to-day problems.
• Configure implement, manage and maintain networking hardware/ networking switch infrastructure
• Manage RDMA to improve throughput and performance while lowering latency
• Design applications to remove bottlenecks in networking throughput and minimal latency
• Define and develop optimized network monitoring, automation systems

Other contributions that may arise:

• Upgrade infrastructure via code changes as required to improve performance and to address Tech Debt
• Monitor network capacity and performance and address issues proactively
• Lead periodic disaster recovery testing of the network
• Work may include cybersecurity, operations, automation, and unified communications (UC)
• You may work on projects such as: information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing(optional), UI design

• BSEE/BSCS or BSCE or equivalent education, with emphasis in Software networking
• Minimum 3-5+ years of Software development experience with C#, and data structures/algorithms.
• 3+ years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products
• Experience with software design and architecture
• Proven experience developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networking, or experience with compute technologies or hardware architecture.
• Understanding of networking protocols: IPV4, IPV6, TCP, UDP, Multicast, VLANS, DNS, DHCP, and others.
• Understanding of 100GbE & faster networking hardware
• Proven experience in RDMA
• Design applications to help remove bottlenecks in networking throughput and minimal latency
• Ability to configure networking switch infrastructure (Duplicate of 10 above)
• C/C++,Python and/or MATLAB are helpful but not essential
• This position requires a U.S. person. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on ability to obtain any required government authorizations.
• Based on Customer program requirements, Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a US DOD security clearance

Optional helpful skills

• cybersecurity, operations, automation, and unified communications (UC)

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
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.

If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply! At Keysight, your unique perspective and expertise will be valued as we drive innovation forward together.

Colorado pay range: MIN $101,080.00- Max $168,470.00

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

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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