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Senior Software Architect and Lead

Keysight Technologies
MIN $106,130- MAX $176,880
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Loveland
900 South Taft Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2025
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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities This full-time architect position will be responsible for advancing Keysight Labs' operating system implementations. 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. You will be a key technical decision-maker in the Research & Development department who reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured projects that may span more than one product or technology family, and solves complex, high impact product design and development problems. 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. You will investigate new technologies, such as processor design improvements, open-source operating system implementations, and high speed/memory improvements. Conduct design reviews, usability testing and customer visits to validate requirements. Collaborate with other software/solution architects to form holistic solutions across the board. Mentor and consult other individual engineers. Promote best practices in software engineering such as test-driven development, up-front design, code review, unit testing, etc. in our Agile Development Framework. This position is located in Loveland, Colorado. 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: * Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electric Engineering, Math, Software Engineering or equivalent field. * 5+ years in software development on Windows and/or Linux OS platforms. * 5+ years in a coordinating architect and team lead role. * 10+ years in firmware development on any system. Critical skills required of this position are: * Must have demonstrated track record of solid object-oriented design experience and C++ programming skills/C++ standards. * Ability to architect, design, implement, test, and document a solution from a high-level requirement specification. * Development experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux). * Proficient in compilers (Visual Studio, gcc), debuggers (Visual Studio, gdb) and performance profilers. * Proven leadership abilities. * Proven track record of collaborating with both internal and external partners and customers. * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. * A keen problem solver and critical thinker, with a positive and team-oriented approach. Additional desired skills: * Knowledge of Yocto and embedded Linux design. * Kernel or driver development on any system. * Knowledge of Windows Operating System Configuration. * 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 (Not Internship) visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered. 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 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. Loveland, CO pay range: MIN $106,130- MAX $176,880 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)