R&D Software Engineer

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 passionate about advancing technology and empowering innovation. As a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA), we provide cutting-edge solutions to accelerate product development across various industries.

We are looking for new graduates or early-career software engineers to help pioneer an innovative desktop EDA application aimed at accelerating RFIC (Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit) design. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with senior software architects and machine learning researchers to transform AI models into a production-ready, user-friendly desktop tool for the chip design industry.

You’ll contribute to key areas such as frontend UI development, multithreaded software design, and integration of machine learning models — all while gaining hands-on experience building high-impact software in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 1 year of experience using one or more programming languages (e.g., C , Python, Rust)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Windows (MSVC) or Linux (GCC) development environments
• Exposure to industry-standard development practices such as Git, Jenkins, and automated testing
• Experience in UI design using frameworks like Qt, PySide6, or similar (e.g., WPF, React, Flutter)
• Understanding of multithreading and thread-safe programming
• Proficiency or interest in Rust or modern C
• 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
  
  

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 $118,000.00 - MAX $191.000.00

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)