R&D Firmware Engineer

Responsibilities

We are looking for a talented R&D Firmware Engineer to join our Agile software team. We are looking for a new developer in a team tasked with creating common operating systems for Keysight’s instruments. We are a fun-loving group with a strong culture, looking for someone who lives for operating systems.

In this role, you will be tasked with creating a highly secured Yocto system. You will design, develop, test, and debug software features, products, and tooling for Linux system libraries and tools. Across all Keysight products, the operating system is a common thread with the responsibility for meeting security and software standards and delivering features that expand Keysight’s technical leadership across all instrument types.

• Participate in the full software lifecycle of requirements capture, research and investigation, product definition, design, implementation, test development, testing, and maintenance.
• As a hands‑on technical leader, you will mentor other engineers, coordinate with Keysight internal groups, and resolve complex technical issues.
• You will work closely with other functional areas such as Marketing, R&D, Technical Support, Quality Assurance, Learning Products, etc., within our business unit as well as across other Keysight business groups, to understand the customer's design flow, and to provide whole‑product solutions.

This position is located in Loveland, Colorado. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to the area. As an employee at this site, a wide variety of options are available to you: flexible work hours, walking distance to neighborhood parks, 20 minutes away from the Rocky Mountains.

The requirements of this position are:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Software Engineering or equivalent degree (BS and 5+ years of applicable Software Development experience; MS and 3+ years of applicable Software Development experience)
• 5+ years in software development on Linux platforms

Critical skills required of this position are:

• Must have demonstrated track record of solid experience in object‑oriented design and C++ programming skills/C++ standards
• Quick learner capable of systems‑level thinking and abstraction
• Proficient in compilers (gcc and cross‑compilation), debuggers (kgdb, gdb) and performance profilers
• Operating system hardening and performance analysis skills.
• A keen problem solver and critical thinker, with a positive and team‑oriented approach
• Knowledge of Yocto and embedded Linux design

Additional desired skills:

• Development experience with multiple operating systems (Windows or other)
• Kernel or driver development on any system
• Working knowledge of Python and its family of tools
• Hardware debugging using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes

Pay Range: $ - $. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.