Overview:
Keysight is on 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.
What We Offer: Join a dynamic company at the forefront of innovation! At Keysight, we collaborate with visionary customers to develop breakthrough solutions that connect and safeguard the world. Enjoy a highly competitive package and explore our enriching culture and benefits.
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
About the Role
Join Keysight’s Software and AI Labs to design and implement distributed digital data infrastructures for cutting-edge Test & Measurement solutions. Your work will enable disruptive capabilities across high-growth industries, including communications, quantum, semiconductor, and defense.
Responsibilities:
As an Expert Software Engineer, you will technically lead rapid system prototyping and integration efforts, working with cross-functional experts within Keysight to bring cutting-edge Test & Measurement solutions to life across high-growth industries. This exciting role spans multiple technology layers — Firmware, Software, GPUs, and FPGA/Hardware — with a strong emphasis on quickly assembling, integrating, and validating complex heterogeneous systems built around high-speed data streaming and real-time processing.
This is a high visibility role pushing the envelope of what can be achieved with current technology, enabling strategic projects impacting Keysight's continued growth.
Integrate and validate multi-component platforms combining CPUs, GPUs, SmartNICs, SoCs, and FPGAs, connected via high-speed Ethernet (100G/200G/400G) and PCIe fabrics for high-throughput, low-latency data streaming and processing.
Identify and resolve system-level integration challenges across high-speed interfaces (Ethernet MACs, PCIe, RDMA/RoCE, DPDK), firmware, and application software.
Qualifications:
Strong expertise in integrating CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs via PCIe interconnects, including DMA engine configuration, PCIe performance tuning, and understanding of FPGA-based data path subsystems.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across hardware-software boundaries, including signal tracing, interface debugging, throughput analysis, and system-level root cause analysis.
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Preferred Hands-on expertise with high-speed Ethernet (100G or higher), including network stack optimization, kernel bypass techniques (DPDK, RDMA/RoCE), and SmartNIC/DPU integration for line-rate data acquisition and streaming.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
Desired Additional Qualifications
Knowledge of network protocols relevant to high-speed data acquisition (e.g., UDP, custom streaming protocols, time-stamped packet flows).
ITAR statement: This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.
We are unable to support visa sponsorship for this position.
Careers Privacy Statement
***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
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.
The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
California Pay Range: MIN $143,050 - MIDPT $190,730 MAX $238,420
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)
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