R&D Software Engineer

Role Overview

Keysight is a technology innovation company that delivers breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. This position is with Keysight's Semiconductor Infrastructure Solutions (SIS) organization, designing and manufacturing laser interferometry systems, precision optical components, and advanced electronic test & measurement solutions.

What You Will Do

Develop, deploy, and sustain production-critical software systems that support manufacturing ramp, yield improvement, and inspection throughput. Create tools that are immediately used on the factory floor, with clear value-added results that influence day-to-day operations and long-term manufacturing scalability.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, structured testing approaches, and close cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will work closely with metrology engineers, manufacturing engineers, and hardware designers to interface with custom instrumentation, cameras, microcontrollers, CNC equipment, and legacy systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong foundation in software engineering principles, including data structures, algorithms, version control, and debugging
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple high-level programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, JavaScript)
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one low-level capable language (e.g., Rust, C++)
• Experience developing maintainable, production-quality code
• Basic understanding of software interaction with hardware or external systems
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Careful, structured working methods suitable for production and manufacturing environments

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)