R&D Engineer Simulation software
Keysight Technologies
Santa Clara, CA · Posted July 9, 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
We are seeking an Expert R&D Engineer to join the circuit simulation team for the advancement of our next-generation circuit simulation technologies. This role is focused on developing and improving the core simulation engine behind Keysight's industry-leading circuit simulation products. You will work with simulation experts, software architects, device modeling engineers, and product teams to identify critical technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, and influence the future direction of Keysight's circuit simulation technology.
We are looking for an exceptional engineer with deep expertise across electrical engineering, numerical algorithms, and software engineering . The ideal candidate understands both the mathematical foundations of circuit simulation and the practical challenges involved in building a high-performance, production-quality simulator.
About the Team
Our Circuit Simulation R&D team develops advanced simulation technologies used by engineers worldwide to design RF, microwave, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed electronic systems.
The team combines expertise in:
Electrical circuit theory and semiconductor device behavior.
Numerical analysis and computational mathematics.
High-performance software engineering.
Large-scale simulation architecture and optimization.
We solve some of the most challenging computational problems in electronic design automation by combining algorithm innovation with robust software implementation.
Responsibilities
As an Expert R&D Engineer, you will:
Provide technical leadership in the development of advanced circuit simulation algorithms.
Investigate fundamental simulation challenges involving accuracy, convergence, performance, and scalability.
Develop innovative numerical algorithms for nonlinear circuit analysis and differential equation solving.
Improve solver technologies, including sparse matrix algorithms, nonlinear solution methods, and numerical integration techniques.
Evaluate and introduce advanced methods for simulation acceleration, including model order reduction, RC reduction, vector fitting, and parallel computation.
Analyze simulation performance and identify opportunities for significant improvements in runtime and memory efficiency.
Collaborate with experts across circuit simulation, device modeling, RF simulation, software architecture, and applications engineering.
Translate customer and product challenges into algorithmic solutions.
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance in simulation algorithms and software development practices.
Drive technical discussions, design reviews, and long-term technology direction.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related field .
Extensive experience developing circuit simulation engines, numerical simulation software, or other large-scale scientific computing applications.
Strong knowledge of nonlinear equation solving, Newton-Raphson methods, convergence techniques, and differential equation analysis.
Deep understanding of sparse matrix algorithms and numerical linear algebra.
Expert-level programming skills in C++ with experience developing large, maintainable software systems.
Ability to analyze complex simulation behavior and translate mathematical concepts into reliable software implementations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across electrical engineering and software engineering disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
Strong expertise in transient (TRAN) simulation techniques and numerical integration methods, e.g. Adaptive timestep control, Backward Euler, Trapezoidal, Gear integration methods, Local truncation error estimation, Convergence acceleration techniques, etc.
Sparse solver technologies, e.g. Matrix ordering, Sparse factorization, Iterative and direct linear solvers.
Model order reduction and parasitic reduction:
Semiconductor device modeling:
High-performance computing:
Experience using Python or Rust for prototyping, automation, and engineering productivity.
Pay Range:
USD $156,960.00 - USD $261,600.00 Year
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We are seeking an Expert R&D Engineer to join the circuit simulation team for the advancement of our next-generation circuit simulation technologies. This role is focused on developing and improving the core simulation engine behind Keysight's industry-leading circuit simulation products. You will work with simulation experts, software architects, device modeling engineers, and product teams to identify critical technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, and influence the future direction of Keysight's circuit simulation technology.
We are looking for an exceptional engineer with deep expertise across electrical engineering, numerical algorithms, and software engineering . The ideal candidate understands both the mathematical foundations of circuit simulation and the practical challenges involved in building a high-performance, production-quality simulator.
About the Team
Our Circuit Simulation R&D team develops advanced simulation technologies used by engineers worldwide to design RF, microwave, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed electronic systems.
The team combines expertise in:
Electrical circuit theory and semiconductor device behavior.
Numerical analysis and computational mathematics.
High-performance software engineering.
Large-scale simulation architecture and optimization.
We solve some of the most challenging computational problems in electronic design automation by combining algorithm innovation with robust software implementation.
Responsibilities
As an Expert R&D Engineer, you will:
Provide technical leadership in the development of advanced circuit simulation algorithms.
Investigate fundamental simulation challenges involving accuracy, convergence, performance, and scalability.
Develop innovative numerical algorithms for nonlinear circuit analysis and differential equation solving.
Improve solver technologies, including sparse matrix algorithms, nonlinear solution methods, and numerical integration techniques.
Evaluate and introduce advanced methods for simulation acceleration, including model order reduction, RC reduction, vector fitting, and parallel computation.
Analyze simulation performance and identify opportunities for significant improvements in runtime and memory efficiency.
Collaborate with experts across circuit simulation, device modeling, RF simulation, software architecture, and applications engineering.
Translate customer and product challenges into algorithmic solutions.
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance in simulation algorithms and software development practices.
Drive technical discussions, design reviews, and long-term technology direction.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related field .
Extensive experience developing circuit simulation engines, numerical simulation software, or other large-scale scientific computing applications.
Strong knowledge of nonlinear equation solving, Newton-Raphson methods, convergence techniques, and differential equation analysis.
Deep understanding of sparse matrix algorithms and numerical linear algebra.
Expert-level programming skills in C++ with experience developing large, maintainable software systems.
Ability to analyze complex simulation behavior and translate mathematical concepts into reliable software implementations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across electrical engineering and software engineering disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
Strong expertise in transient (TRAN) simulation techniques and numerical integration methods, e.g. Adaptive timestep control, Backward Euler, Trapezoidal, Gear integration methods, Local truncation error estimation, Convergence acceleration techniques, etc.
Sparse solver technologies, e.g. Matrix ordering, Sparse factorization, Iterative and direct linear solvers.
Model order reduction and parasitic reduction:
Semiconductor device modeling:
High-performance computing:
Experience using Python or Rust for prototyping, automation, and engineering productivity.
Pay Range:
USD $156,960.00 - USD $261,600.00 Year
Careers Privacy Statement Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
#LI-MED1