Metrology Engineer
Keysight Technologies · Santa Clara, CA · Quality/Regulatory
About this role
Keysight Technologies is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Santa Clara, CA.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Department
- Quality/Regulatory
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
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Job description
from Keysight Technologies careersKeysight is at 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.
The Optical Metrology Engineer will serve as the primary process engineering partner for optical inspection and measurement systems across the manufacturing floor. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining metrology processes that ensure accurate, repeatable, and high‑throughput inspection performance. The engineer will work closely with production, quality, and R&D teams to drive process capability, troubleshoot measurement issues, and expand the organization’s optical measurement toolbox.
Responsibilities
Major roles and responsibilities include:
- Own and optimize optical metrology processes (e.g., interferometry, ellipsometry, laser‑based inspection) to ensure stable, high‑capability measurement performance.
- Support inspection areas by monitoring process health, analyzing performance trends, and implementing corrective actions to improve yield, accuracy, and throughput.