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R&D Expert Software Engineer - EDA

  2025-08-08     Keysight Technologies     Santa Rosa,CA  
Description:

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and optimization. Our approximately 15,000 employees create world-class solutions across 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 throughout their careers.

Responsibilities

The Design Engineering Software (DES) division of Keysight is a leader in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and empowers advanced electronic design for mobile, aerospace, big data, and AI. We are seeking software engineers with 5+ years of experience in the EDA industry to join our talented team of software developers. This role involves working on various aspects of software engineering, including architectural improvements, refactoring, code optimization, and developing new algorithms and features.

You will serve as the lead engineer within a team of software and electrical engineers developing customer-focused high-speed digital (HSD) EDA solutions.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in the EDA industry in roles such as software architect or senior software engineer
  • PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
  • Hands-on experience with complex C++ software development
  • Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
  • Understanding of electronic circuit theory
  • Experience with analog and digital signal processing
  • Familiarity with electronic circuit simulation techniques
  • Knowledge of HSD Circuit Design
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-have skills:

  • Python and Qt
  • Signal Integrity applications
  • HSD standards such as Serdes (USB, PCIe) and Memory (DDR, HBM)
  • Experience with Agile software development methodologies
  • Proficiency with software development tools (IDEs, libraries, profilers)
  • Numerical methods for solving large nonlinear systems on multi-core computers or farms

Additional Information

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.

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

California pay range: MIN $138,960, MIDPOINT $185,280, MAX $231,600

Note: Pay ranges vary by region for other locations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts and Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

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