Software Architect (C#/C++), AWG & Test Systems

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve software components for AWG products with a focus on architecture. You will work closely with R&D and product stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, high-quality implementations, mentor peers, and uphold standards for performance and maintainability.

The role emphasizes ownership of critical features, collaboration across teams, and ongoing technical growth in areas like

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 8+ years of R&D experience in software product development.
• Solid experience in C# and C++ for professional application development.
• Proven experience designing and evolving software architecture for complex, large-scale systems.
• Understanding of software design principles and OOP.
• Use AI tools throughout the development workflow, backed by strong core software development skills.
• Experience with modern development practices (version control, CI/CD, testing).
• Willingness to learn new technologies and tools.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong command of English in written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and implement software features, taking ownership of components from concept through delivery.
• Define and evolve the software architecture for AWG product components, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and long-term performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate customer and product requirements into clear technical requirements and practical implementation approaches.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, testable code in alignment with established standards, contributing to the team’s engineering practices and long-term maintainability.
• Lead debugging and issue resolution for complex problems to improve system stability, performance, and user experience.
• Continuously expand technical expertise in relevant technologies and interfaces, applying new knowledge to enhance product capabilities.
• Actively contribute to code reviews and technical discussions, providing constructive feedback and helping to maintain high engineering standards.

Skills

C#

C++

Software architecture

OOP

English communication

AI tools

CI/CD

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Keysight Technologies is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve software components for AWG products with a focus on architecture. You will work closely with R&D and product stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, high-quality implementations, mentor peers, and uphold standards for performance and maintainability.

The role emphasizes ownership of critical features, collaboration across teams, and ongoing technical growth in areas like