R&D Senior 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.

Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

As an R&D Software/Firmware Engineer at Keysight, you will join a high-performance R&D team located primarily in Santa Rosa, CA. Our team is part of Keysight's central research and development organization, Keysight Laboratories.

We help to create, validate, and implement next generation technology that differentiates Keysight products from the competition. Your focus will be on collaborating closely in a team environment to create software which performs the hardware control, hardware testing/validation, and signal processing tasks necessary for development of cutting-edge microwave, analog and digital electronic modules and subsystems. This includes interfacing with an FPGA or microcontroller (over PCIe, USB, or other methods), performing register-level control sequences, and controlling peripheral devices (ADCs, DACs, power controllers etc.) over various hardware control interfaces (SPI, I2C etc.).

Required Skills

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or (or applicable engineering degree/experience)
• A minimum of 6 years relevant job experience or education beyond bachelor's degree
• Experience in programming using C/C#/C++
• Experience writing software for control of hardware at the register level or willingness to learn.
• Experience in scientific and mathematical programming algorithms
• Ability to gather requirements from scientists, electrical engineers and do technical documentation
• Good understanding of software development practices and software architecture
• Self-motivated, quick-learner and excellent analytical skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and eager to push technical boundaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills

• Experience with electronic test and measurement equipment and software is a plus
• Experience in Linux and/or RTOS is a plus
• Digital signal processing (DSP) knowledge is a plus
• Analog, RF and/or microwave circuit knowledge is a plus

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.

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.

California Pay range: MIN $124,000.00 - MAX $207,000.00

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)