Keysight Technologies, Inc

Software Architect - Signal Analysis & Hardware Control

Keysight Technologies, Inc$149K — $249K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in an architectural role.
  • Strong expertise in C# and C++, especially in embedded systems.
  • Experience with signal analyzers or test & measurement instruments.
  • Ability to design complex, multi-threaded, real-time systems.
  • Experience with cross-functional teamwork.
  • Strength in statistical methods.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the hardware control section of signal analyzers for scalability and performance.
  • Collaborate with global teams to deliver integrated system designs.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and establish best practices in architecture.
  • Set standards for coding, design patterns, and development guidelines.
  • Lead technical design reviews, ensuring architectural alignment.
  • Promote the use of AI-powered tools for enhancing product quality and security.
  • Drive simulation efforts to mitigate development risks.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan with employer contributions.
  • Flexible Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Adoption Assistance.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Access to discounts and perks.
Full Job Description
Software Architect - Signal Analysis & Hardware Control

We're looking for a highly skilled Software Architect to join our Signal Analysis software team and help shape the future of next-generation signal analyzers. This is a high-impact role that blends deep firmware and measurement technical expertise with leadership across cross-functional teams and global teams.

You'll play a pivotal role in designing, guiding, and evolving complex software systems that power advanced signal analysis hardware-driving innovation from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Architectural Leadership
  • Define, own, and evolve the hardware control section for signal analyzer platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
  • Partner closely with production, hardware, gate-ware, application and UX teams worldwide to deliver fully integrated system features and designs.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and apply industry best practices to architectural decisions.
  • Set the bar for coding standards, design patterns, and development guidelines.
  • Lead technical design reviews and ensure alignment with architectural principles.
  • Champion the use of AI-powered development tools to enhance product security, quality, and delivery speed.
  • Drive simulation efforts to reduce development risk and accelerate time to market.

Team & Technical Leadership
  • Work with Planning, Field, HW/FPGA architects and ISTs analyzing features and solutions.
  • Help drive Hardware and FPGA designs to support software performance and designs
  • Experience and knowledge of Commercial Communications and Radar System.
  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, guiding planning, prioritization, and execution of project milestones.
  • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture across global and cross-functional teams.
  • Partner with project management to drive continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work with product planning to translate business and customer requirements into elegant technical solutions.
  • Partner with Planning, Field, Production, Hardware, FPGA, QA, Support, and Product Management to drive for a complete and successful product solution.
  • Collaborate with QA and validation teams to deliver robust, reliable, and high-quality software.
  • Clearly communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and technical direction to stakeholders.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in an architecture or technical leadership role.
  • Strong expertise in C# and C++, with experience in embedded systems or instrument control software.
  • Experience with signal analyzers or test & measurement instrument development.
  • Proven ability to design complex, multi-threaded, real-time systems.
  • Experience working well with cross-functional teams.
  • Strength with statistical methods.


  • Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring or managing engineers.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-powered development tools (e.g., code generation, static analysis, automated testing, CI/CD optimization).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of hardware/software integration and low-level driver development.
  • Network knowledge or experience.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills.
  • Understanding of AI/ML concepts for embedded or edge applications.
  • Combination of both Windows and Linux development experience.


Pay is based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

CA pay range: MIN $149,850 - MAX $249,750

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)

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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