R&D Software Engineer
Keysight Technologies
Santa Rosa, CA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do .
At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture . Learn more about our benefits .
Responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer, you will work with a distributed team to build digital products that transform how customers experience Keysight Services. These products span the full technology stack—from embedded firmware and industry-standard I/O communications to IoT protocols, cloud storage, visualization, and AI/ML methods that turn machine data into actionable insights.
Provide leadership and direction for defining & implementing Keysight standards around next generation instrument system and or solution support technologies
Define and implement company wide standards for solution verification & diagnostics applying advances in AI/ML
Work with KGSO & IT to define a harmonized IoT communications & cloud storage infrastructure that enables solution support services
Qualifications
Expectations
Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering program
Experience with object-oriented languages. C++, C#, Java desired
Experience with JavaScript, UI design & UI frameworks (e.g. REACT)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to function effectively in a team environment
Desired Qualifications:
Experience interfacing with electronic equipment using SCPI
Understanding of electronic circuitry and electrical engineering fundamentals
Careers Privacy Statement
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 $89,600.00- MAX $149,330.00
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)
Restricted Stock Units
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As a Software Development Engineer, you will work with a distributed team to build digital products that transform how customers experience Keysight Services. These products span the full technology stack—from embedded firmware and industry-standard I/O communications to IoT protocols, cloud storage, visualization, and AI/ML methods that turn machine data into actionable insights.
Provide leadership and direction for defining & implementing Keysight standards around next generation instrument system and or solution support technologies
Define and implement company wide standards for solution verification & diagnostics applying advances in AI/ML
Work with KGSO & IT to define a harmonized IoT communications & cloud storage infrastructure that enables solution support services
Expectations
Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering program
Experience with object-oriented languages. C++, C#, Java desired
Experience with JavaScript, UI design & UI frameworks (e.g. REACT)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to function effectively in a team environment
Desired Qualifications:
Experience interfacing with electronic equipment using SCPI
Understanding of electronic circuitry and electrical engineering fundamentals
Careers Privacy Statement
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 $89,600.00- MAX $149,330.00
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)
Restricted Stock Units
#LI-MED1