Keysight Technologies, Inc

R&D Software Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc • $131K — $218K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 4-8 years of embedded software development experience, with MS preferring 4 years, and BS preferring 6 years.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Bash/Python.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and embedded system architecture.
  • Familiarity with Unix-based development environments and version control systems (GIT).
  • Attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to develop and integrate best practices for laser interferometry applications.
  • Design and develop robust embedded software and firmware drivers in C/C++ for precision measurement systems.
  • Maintain software codebases for long-term reliability and performance.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with analog/digital systems and negotiate design trade-offs.
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins for automated build and test processes.
  • Communicate results clearly and professionally to various stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions meeting customer demands.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Flexible time off and paid holidays.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Discounts and perks.
Full Job Description
Overview

Join a dynamic R&D team at Keysight Technologies that's pushing the boundaries of precision measurement through advanced laser interferometry. We're hiring a Software Engineer to lead the design and development of software that powers high-performance motion systems in semiconductor manufacturing. Your contributions will directly enable the production of next-generation ICs, microprocessors, and memory chips-making a tangible impact on the future of technology.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Department Standards: lead a group of engineers to integrate corporate wide resources and develop best practices for application in laser interferometry.
  • Design and Develop: Build robust embedded software and firmware drivers in C/C++ for precision measurement systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. This includes unit and system level testing to ensure reliability, security, and adherence to customer requirements.
  • Maintain and Support: Sustain released software codebases to ensure long-term reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Integrate Across Disciplines: Collaborate with hardware engineers and other technical teams to ensure seamless integration with analog/digital systems and negotiate design trade-offs.
  • Automate and Optimize: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for efficient build and test automation. Conduct system-level debugging and performance tuning.
  • Communicate Effectively: Present results clearly and professionally-both written and verbal-to peers, management, and cross-functional teams.
  • Customer-Focused Delivery: Ensure current customer demands are met through responsive and high-quality software solutions.
  • Document Thoroughly: Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including specifications, development processes, test protocols and results.
  • Stay Current: Apply best practices in embedded systems development and stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Uphold Standards: Demonstrate ethical conduct, integrity, and compliance with health and safety policies in all engineering activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 4-8 years of experience in embedded software development.
    • MS and 4 years of experience preferred
    • BS and 6 years of experience preferred (+4 years minimum)
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and scripting (e.g. Bash/Python).
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and embedded system architecture.
  • Familiarity with Unix-based development environments and version control (GIT)
  • Knowledge of build systems and Makefiles.
  • Attention to detail and persistence in identifying the root cause of unusual results-strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently toward project goals with general guidance.
  • Excellent organizational skills; able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication skills across technical disciplines and stakeholder groups, including management, peers, customers, and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
  • Experience with RTOS like VxWorks
  • Experience and knowledge of C#


Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California pay range: MIN $131,230.00, MIDPOINT $174,970.00 - MAX $218,720.00

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

This role is eligible for our 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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About Keysight Technologies, Inc

Keysight Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology company that helps its engineering, enterprise and service provider customers optimize networks and bring electronic products to market faster and at a lower cost. Keysight's solutions go where the electronic signal goes, from design simulation, to prototype validation, to manufacturing test, to optimization in networks and cloud environments. Customers span the worldwide communications ecosystem, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics end markets.
Learn more about Keysight Technologies, Inc
Size
14,500 employees
Market Cap
$30.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$636 million
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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