R&D Software Engineer
Keysight Technologies · Santa Clara, CA · R&D
About this role
Keysight Technologies is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, C#, Bash and roughly 4–8 years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- R&D
- Posted
- Feb 18, 2026
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Job description
from Keysight Technologies careersKeysight 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 award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
Join a dynamic R&D team at Keysight Technologies that’s pushing the boundaries of precision measurement through advanced laser interferometry. We’re hiring a Software Engineer to lead the design and development of software that powers high-performance motion systems in semiconductor manufacturing. Your contributions will directly enable the production of next-generation ICs, microprocessors, and memory chips—making a tangible impact on the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Drive Department Standards: lead a group of engineers to integrate corporate wide resources and develop best practices for application in laser interferometry.
- Design and Develop: Build robust embedded software and firmware drivers in C/C++ for precision measurement systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. This includes unit and system level testing to ensure reliability, security, and adherence to customer requirements.