Principal 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.

We are seeking a highly energetic and technically enthusiastic experienced Software Developer to design and develop embedded software for Keysight's Network Application and Security solutions group.

In this role, you will lead or be a strong contributor in the R&D team. You will design, develop, test, and debug software features, products, and tools involving system level software in embedded data networking products. You will collaborate with the project-specific Agile team and other cross-functional teams across the R&D organization. This role requires being self-driven, willing to learn new tools/technologies, and possessing innovative problem-solving skills in a high-performing environment.

In addition, it requires strong design and hands-on experience on working with high speed Ethernet networking devices, micro-services architecture, Kernel modules and interfacing the HW components such as NICs, FPGAs, PCIe devices etc. You will participate in design and implementation throughout the entire product lifecycle and periodically engage with customers and vendors.

• Master's degree or Bachelors Degree with 12+ years of relevant work experience in Computer Science or related fields (Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge and development experience involving OSI networking protocols, systems and standards.
• Working experience in developing system software and kernel modules, interfacing at low level with OS, FPGA, ASICs and other such HW components.
• Knowledge/Experience in developing and delivering software solutions using C, C++ and Python in Linux platforms
• Understanding business and technical needs, to design, develop, and implement new features and platforms supporting network timing protocols
• Creating and developing innovative new products and features
• Be the public "face" of Keysight in relevant industry bodies, standards organizations
• Pro-active participation in project kick-off, reviews, status reports, and bringing issues forward with proposed solutions

Desired

Skills:

• Experience in Device driver and Kernel driver programming using PCIe or I2C or similar interfaces in Linux
• Knowledge in Networking programming using TCP/IP and Network protocol Stack
• Familiar with design and development of building micro-services and distributed applications
• Knowledge and Experience in Dockers/Containers/Helm/Kubernetes
• Experience in shell scripting, automation using Python or Go or similar languages
• Experience working  cross layer , interfacing with networking, middleware, and UI teams

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Pay is based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California pay range: MIN $172,330 - MAX 287,220

Note:For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

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)