R&D Software Engineer
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![]() United States, California, Calabasas | |
![]() 26601 West Agoura Road (Show on map) | |
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Overview
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. Responsibilities At Keysight EDA, we're building the next generation of Electronic Design Automation tools, combining machine learning and expert-driven software to accelerate RFIC (Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit) design workflows. We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Software Engineer to help shape and deliver a high-impact, AI-powered Windows desktop application for the chip design industry. As a senior member of our growing team, you'll take a lead role in designing and implementing performant, multithreaded desktop software, working closely with our architects, ML researchers, and domain experts. You'll help drive engineering best practices, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to shaping the technical direction of the product. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in low-level, systems-focused development and are excited about applying AI to solve complex, real-world engineering problems. Qualifications Minimum qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, including desktop application development * Proficiency in Python * Proficiency in C++ or Rust * Strong fundamentals in systems programming and memory management * Experience building multithreaded, performance-sensitive applications * Familiarity with at least one UI framework (e.g., Qt, PySide6, WPF, or React) * Experience developing for Windows (MSVC) platforms or Linux (GCC) platforms * Strong architectural and OOP skills * Knowledge of at least one automated testing framework Preferred Qualifications * Proven experience with modern DevOps practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), and build systems * Basic understanding of machine learning workflows * Curiosity about or exposure to RFIC design or EDA tools * Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative, Agile environment. Any use of AI assistance used by applicants during interviews will result in immediate disqualification for this position. LI-MO1 Careers Privacy Statement 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 $138,960.00 - MAX $231,600.00 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:
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