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# Software Architect & Technical Lead

- **Company:** Keysight
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C Sharp (Programming Language), CMake, Compilers, Continuous Integration, Linux, Device Drivers, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Git, Api Design, C++14, Multiplatform
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-4112-5685efd60d4b4e720f968c54ba3faf41

## About the Role

able to influence across teams and levels Preferred Electronics engineering or hardware-adjacent academic background Background in test & measurement instrumentation Experience with FPGA-based systems Experience with Python, C#, or setting up CI/CD pipelines from scratch Based in Barcelona · World Trade Center · Parking included · Health insurance, ticket restaurant, pension plan Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

## Description

PathWave Test Sync Executive Align architecture and integration strategy across multiple products and teams Challenge requirements and propose alternatives when a better technical approach exists Mentor and provide technical leadership to a growing R&D team in Barcelona Contribute hands-on to development of key features Drive cross-team technical collaboration across a globally distributed organization (Barcelona, India, US) What We're Looking For Required 10+ years of software development, including 5+ years in software architecture Strong expertise in modern C++ Experience with low-level or performance-critical systems (real-time synchronization, compilers, FPGA, hardware drivers, or embedded systems) Experience designing scalable software architectures from scratch Cross-platform development (Windows and Linux) Strong API design skills Experience with CI/CD and modern development workflows Familiarity with modern C++ build toolchains (CMake, Conan) and Git Strong communication skills


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