R&D Engineer 5, Software

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.

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Responsibilities

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Expert R&D Engineer to join the PowerArtist team at Keysight Technologies, a global leader driving innovation across industries. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing advanced solutions that empower semiconductor companies to design low-power systems. As an Expert R&D Engineer, you will lead complex projects with minimal supervision, ensuring that the software you build is not only technically robust but also aligned with customer needs and business goals.

About The Team

Keysight PowerArtist is the industry's leading design-for-power platform, trusted by top low-power semiconductor design companies worldwide. It enables early RTL power analysis and reduction, helping customers achieve breakthrough efficiency in their designs. Joining this team means working alongside world-class engineers, contributing to cutting-edge technology, and shaping the future of low-power design.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect high-quality software solutions.
• Develop tools by writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Lead complex projects involving multiple developers across different product areas.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks throughout the software development life cycle.
• Automate workflows using appropriate tools and scripting.
• Review, debug, and optimize code to resolve issues.
• Create unit, regression, and system-level tests to validate features and changes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to enhance product offerings.
• Apply and promote best practices in software engineering.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in EDA (Electronic Design Automation).
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ development and solid working knowledge of Linux.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and development techniques.
• Experience with multi-threading and concurrency.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and debugging.
• Proven technical leadership with successful delivery of projects involving multiple engineers.
• Ability to quickly learn, understand complex systems, and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Resilience under uncertainty, time pressure, and large technical challenges.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work on time.
• Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and external customers.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Soft skills: adaptability, continuous learning mindset, time management, and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
  
  

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