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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Expert Software Engineer (C++) - **Company:** Keysight Technologies - **Location:** Santa Rosa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,730.0 - $238,420.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Device Drivers, Digital Data, Microprocessors, Linux on Embedded Systems, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Technical Data Management Systems, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Real Time Systems, Information Technology, C++14 - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86894308/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's ormaster's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, orrelateddiscipline. * Strong software design and object-oriented development experience using Modern C++. * 4+ years of industry experience developing hardware control or performance-critical software systems. * Experience with modern I/O technologies and architectures such as PCIe. * Solid understanding of device drivers, operating systems, and real-time processing architectures. * Proven ability to lead complex technical projects across multiple teams and organizations. This position requires access to technology and/or technical data that is subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Government. Desired Qualifications: * Ability to learnnew technologiesquickly, develop andtroubleshoot across the full software stack, from register-level debugging through application-level analysis. * Experience developingcross-platformsoftware on Windows, Linux, and Embedded Linux platforms. * Proficiencyinadditionallanguages such as Python and C#. * Hands-on experience withdata processing andstreaming technologies. * Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance optimization. * Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Knowledge of Electronic Test & Measurement applications or instrument architectures is a plus., * Bachelor's ormaster's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, orrelateddiscipline. * Strong software design and object-oriented development experience using Modern C++. * 4+ years of industry experience developing hardware control or performance-critical software systems. * Experience with modern I/O technologies and architectures such as PCIe. * Solid understanding of device drivers, operating systems, and real-time processing architectures. * Proven ability to lead complex technical projects across multiple teams and organizations. This position requires access to technology and/or technical data that is subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Government. Desired Qualifications: * Ability to learnnew technologiesquickly, develop andtroubleshoot across the full software stack, from register-level debugging through application-level analysis. * Experience developingcross-platformsoftware on Windows, Linux, and Embedded Linux platforms. * Proficiencyinadditionallanguages such as Python and C#. * Hands-on experience withdata processing andstreaming technologies. * Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance optimization. * Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Knowledge of Electronic Test & Measurement applications or instrument architectures is a plus. 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. Departmentof 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. ## Description Join Keysight's Software and AI Labs to design and implement distributed digital data infrastructures forcutting-edgeTest & 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 lead the evaluation, prototyping, and adoption of emerging technologies to drive competitive differentiation for the next generation of Keysight products and solutions. Working with architects, product teams, and domain experts, you will transform advanced concepts into production-ready capabilities that deliver unique functionality, superior performance, and market-leading solutions across high-growth Test & Measurement markets. This is a highly visible technical role focused on high-performance data streaming and processing technologies for systemsinvolving CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs,SmartNICs, and other computing platforms. Responsibilities: * Partner with product architects, technical leads, and product owners to understand requirements andidentifytechnology opportunities. * Investigate and prototypenew high-performancedata processing and streaming technologies to evaluate feasibility and business impact. * Influence technical direction and product architecture through proof-of-concepts and system-level demonstrations. * Design and develop reusable software components that enable broad adoption ofnew technologiesacross multiple product lines. * Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices, code quality, and architecturalexcellence. This position will be based in our headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA. Candidates must be local or willing torelocateto Santa Rosa, CAor nearby to be able to work from theoffice fora significant amountof time. ## Related Videos - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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