R&D Software Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • Santa Rosa, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

This is an opportunity to build features that ship worldwide and support mission-critical applications. You will work on a highly collaborative team that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning, with a strong focus on engineering efficiency through modern AI-assisted development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
• Strong programming skills in C++ and C# along with solid software engineering fundamentals
• Interest in and preferably experience with embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and hardware/software integration
• Experience with AI usage
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a demonstrated growth mindset

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with RF concepts, signal processing, and/or test and measurement tools is preferred
• Experience with Git, JIRA, and Jenkins is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C++ and C# for FieldFox handheld analyzers.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to deliver new capabilities that delight customers.
• Debug, test, and optimize software for performance and reliability in demanding field environments.
• Participate in Agile development processes, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Leverage AI tools to improve development efficiency and support C# to C++ code conversion.
• Take ownership of features from initial requirements through release.
• Develop functionality from low-level measurement implementation through to the user interface.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to resolve issues and ensure their requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level