Application Developer UI

Keysight Technologies Deutschl and GmbH; Böblingen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight is seeking a UI Software Engineer – Simulation Applications in a hybrid role based near Frankfurt. You will contribute to next-generation simulation tools that integrate real-world physics, interactive visualization, and responsive user interfaces.

You’ll work across presentation and application layers, shaping architecture and user experience for complex engineering tools. You’ll collaborate with an international R&D team, support automated testing and CI/CD, and help deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or related field.
• Solid experience with C++ and OO design.
• Proficiency in Qt Widgets for UI development.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and UX to translate user needs into UI features.
• Develop and design new features for engineering applications.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications.
• Ensure high-quality code with automated testing and documentation.
• Contribute to code reviews and CI processes.

Skills

C++

Object oriented design

Qt Widgets

English

CI/CD

CMake

Conan

Python

C#

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS or related

Tools

Git

Job description

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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 moreabout what we do.

Ouraward-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.

About the Role
In this hybrid role combining UI expertise with broader software engineering, you’ll contribute to the development of next-generation simulation applications that integrate real-world physics, interactive visualization, and responsive user interfaces.

As aUI Software Engineer – Simulation Applications, you won’t just focus on aesthetic frontend components—you’ll work across the presentation and application layers, contributing to the overall architecture, functional behavior, and user experience of complex engineering tools. This includes enabling seamless data interaction, responsive controls for simulation parameters, and integration of real-time results.

Your work will directly impact how engineers across domains interact with simulation environments that support their product innovation and validation.

About the Team

Join a collaborative and international R&D team based in Frankfurt, working closely with colleagues in the USA and other global locations. You’ll be part of an agile group of frontend developers and UX designers, backed by experienced software architects and domain experts in physics and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to translate user needs into intuitive UI features.
• Develop and design new software features for our engineering applications to meet key market and next-generation product goals.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications.
• Ensure high-quality code with automated testing and documentation.
• Contribute to code reviews and continuous integration processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Solid experience withC++andobject-oriented software design.
• Proficiency inQt Widgetsfor UI development.
• Understanding of modern software architectural principles.
• Professional-level fluency inEnglish(spoken and written).

Desired Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand and implement complex requirements.
• Effective communication and teamwork in multicultural environments.
• Familiarity withC#orPython.
• Experience withCI/CD tools(e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Knowledge ofCMake,Conan, or similar tools for dependency and build management.

Please Note the Work Model before applying:

While this position isnot fully remote, Keysight offers avery flexible working arrangementdesigned to support productivity and work-life balance.

• During theinitial onboarding phase, we expect a higher level ofon-site presenceto ensure smooth integration, collaboration, and access to team support.
• After onboarding, work location and hours will be defined throughalignment with your manager and team structure.
• In general, ahybrid modelwithon-site presence 2–3 days every other week or every 2nd weekis expected.

We value flexibility and trust our teams to coordinate in a way that supports both individual needs and team effectiveness.

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.