R&D Software Engineer

Overview Keysight 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. Responsibilities Design, implement, test, and maintain software components for desktop applications using C#, WPF, and .NET Develop and enhance graphical user interfaces (GUI) for electronic test and measurement software products Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop driver software and instrument control interfaces Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements, architecture, design, coding, testing, and release Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies; contribute to sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives Write comprehensive unit tests and participate in automated regression testing to ensure software quality Perform design and code reviews, providing and incorporating constructive feedback Troubleshoot, reproduce, and resolve defects reported internally and by customers Contribute to continuous improvement of development tools, processes, and best practices Document software designs, APIs, and procedures using Confluence and other team tools Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to software engineering and test & measurement Qualifications BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent discipline 6+ years of professional software development experience in C# / .NET Experience with WPF, Blazor, and other .NET desktop UI frameworks Familiarity with software licensing, entitlement, and delivery systems Experience developing software for test and measurement, industrial automation, or scientific instrumentation Knowledge of VISA, SCPI, and IVI instrument control standards Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and RESTful API design Proficiency with Atlassian tools: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, SourceTree Proficiency with software release pipeline tools: Black Duck Polaris, Dotfuscator, InstallShield, Jenkins, Artifactory Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience with version control systems, particularly Git Experience with automated testing frameworks (NUnit, xUnit, MSTest) Familiarity with C++ for interfacing with lower-level instrument libraries Understanding of electrical engineering principles and electronic test equipment Proven experience developing and shipping desktop applications Careers Privacy Statement Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $122,580.00 - MAX $199,340.00 Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above. Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr