R&D Software Engineer

Keysight Technologies
MIN $89,000.00 - MAX $149,000.00
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Loveland
900 South Taft Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 15, 2026
Overview Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world's most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do. At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits. Responsibilities We are looking for a talented R&D Software Engineer to join our Agile software team.We are looking for a new developer in a team tasked with creating common operating systemsfor Keysight's instruments. We are a fun-loving group with a strong culture, looking for someone who lives foroperatingsystems. In this role, you willbe tasked with creating a highly securedYoctosystem.You will design, develop, test, and debug software features, products, andtoolingforLinuxsystemlibraries 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. Chosen Candidatewill Participate in the full software lifecycle of requirementscapture,research andinvestigation, product definition, design, implementation, test development, testing, and maintenance. As a hands-on technical leader, you will mentor other engineers, coordinate with Keysightinternal groups,andresolve 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 torelocateto 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. Qualifications The requirements of this position are: * BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electric Engineering, Math, SoftwareEngineeringor equivalent degree (BS and3+ years of applicableSoftware Developmentexperience; MS and1+ years of applicableSoftware Developmentexperience) 3+ years in software development onLinuxplatforms Critical skills required of this position are: Must havedemonstratedtrack recordof experience in object-oriented design and C++ programming skills/C++ standards Quick learner capable of systems-level thinking and abstraction Proficient in compilers (gccand cross-compilation), debuggers (kgdb,gdb)and performance profilers * A keen problem solver and critical thinker, with a positive and team-oriented approach Additionaldesired skills: Development experience with multiple operating systems (Windows or other) Knowledge ofYoctoand embedded Linux design * Kernel or driver development on any system * Working knowledge of Python and its family of tools Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered. Loveland, CO Pay Range: MIN $89,000.00 - MAX $149,000.00 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) Careers Privacy Statement*Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*