Senior Software Architect

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.

This full-time architect position will be responsible for advancing Advanced Design System--Keysight PathWave Software Solutions business group's flagship product--to enable software solutions to be developed and deployed by leading technology companies in telecommunication, mobile devices, semiconductor and aerospace defense industries. The solutions range from design viewing and editing in 2D or 3D view, automating workflow involved in various technology domains such as chiplet/3DIC, 5G, 6G, etc., to specialized features enabling interoperability with other EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools and manufacturing processes. Your contributions will have an immediate and direct impact on customers' efficiency and effective in navigating back and forth in their specialized workflows of their technical solutions.

You will be a key technical decision-maker in the Research & Development department who reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured projects that may span more than one product or technology family, and solves complex, high impact product design and development problems. You will work closely with other functional areas such as Marketing, R&D, Technical Support, Quality Assurance, Learning Products, etc., within our business unit as well as across other Keysight business groups, to understand the customer's design flow, and to provide whole-product solutions.

You will investigate new technologies, such as 6G, machine learning and automation, and their applications. Conduct design reviews, usability testing and customer visits to validate requirements. Collaborate with other software/solution architects to form holistic solution across the board. Mentor and consult other individual engineers. Promote best practices in software engineering such as test-driven development, up-front design, code review, unit testing, etc. in our Agile Development Framework.

This position is located at Calabasas, California. As an employee at this site, a wide variety of options are available to you: flexible work hours, walking distance to neighborhood parks, 20 minutes away from the beach. You will also be able to participate in a plethora of different community volunteer projects, either on your own or as part of Keysight sponsored activities.

The requirements of this position are:

• A bachelor's degree or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electric Engineering, Math, Software Engineering or equivalent field
• 10+ years in software development on Windows and/or Linux OS platforms.

Critical skills required of this position are:

• must have demonstrated track record of solid object-oriented design experience and C++ programming skills/C++ standards
• working knowledge of semi-conductor industry
• proficient in software architecture
• working knowledge of graphical user interface design
• the ability to architect, design, implement, test, and document a solution from a high-level requirement specification
• development experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• Proficient in compilers (Visual Studio, gcc), debuggers (Visual Studio, gdb) and performance profilers
• proven leadership abilities
• proven track record of collaborating with both internal and external partners and customers
• excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• a keen problem solver and critical thinker, with a positive and team-oriented approach.

Additional desired skills:

• knowledge of one or more of Keysight EDA products-e.g. ADS, SystemVue, GoldenGate, IC-CAP, EMPro, Genesys)
• knowledge of other EDA tools from Cadence, Mentor or Synopsys
• RF and Microwave technical knowledge
• working knowledge of Python and its family of tools.

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***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 $149,850.00, MIDPOINT $199,800.00 - MAX $249,750.00

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)