Embedded Software Engineer – Laser Interferometry & CI/CD

Keysight Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,520 - 227,530; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in California is hiring a Software Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded software and firmware drivers for precision measurement systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, build robust CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, and contribute to system‑level testing, reliability, and customer‑focused delivery.

Responsibilities include maintaining software, ensuring security and customer requirements, and staying current

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4‑8 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and scripting (e.g., Bash/Python).
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming and embedded system architecture.
• Familiarity with Unix‑based development environments and version control (GIT).
• Knowledge of build systems and Makefiles.
• Attention to detail and persistence in identifying root causes of issues.
• Ability to work independently toward project goals with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to manage multiple fast‑paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive Department Standards: lead a group of engineers to integrate corporate wide resources and develop best practices for application in laser interferometry.
• Design and Develop: build robust embedded software and firmware drivers in C/C++ for precision measurement systems used in semiconductor manufacturing, including testing to ensure reliability and adherence to customer requirements.
• Maintain and Support: sustain released software codebases to ensure long‑term reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Integrate Across Disciplines: collaborate with hardware engineers and other technical teams to ensure seamless integration with analog/digital systems and negotiate design trade offs.
• Automate and Optimize: develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins; conduct system level debugging and performance tuning.
• Communicate Effectively: present results clearly to peers, management, and cross functional teams.
• Customer-Focused Delivery: ensure current customer demands are met through responsive and high-quality software solutions.
• Document Thoroughly: create and maintain clear technical documentation, including specifications and test protocols.
• Stay Current: apply best practices in embedded systems development and stay informed on industry trends.
• Uphold Standards: demonstrate ethical conduct and compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

C/C++

Bash/Python scripting

Unix-based development

GIT

CI/CD with Jenkins

RTOS (VxWorks)

C#

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer or Electrical Engineering

MS with 4 years experience preferred; BS with 6 years preferred

Tools

Makefiles

Job description

Keysight Technologies in California is hiring a Software Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded software and firmware drivers for precision measurement systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, build robust CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, and contribute to system‑level testing, reliability, and customer‑focused delivery.

Responsibilities include maintaining software, ensuring security and customer requirements, and staying current