Senior Software Architect & Technical Lead - Instrument Synchronization (C++)

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, test, and measurement.Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries.Para una comprensión completa de esta oportunidad y de lo que se requerirá para ser un candidato exitoso, siga leyendo.The Role We’re hiring a Senior Software Architect & Technical Lead to own the architecture of PathWave Test Sync Executive - our platform for real-time synchronization and interoperability across Keysight instruments, used in domains such as quantum computing, electronic warfare, and O-RAN test.We’re looking for someone who thinks at the system level but isn’t afraid to get hands-on - an architect who can quickly grasp a complex technical vision, make it their own, and implement it with autonomy and sound engineering judgment - whether that means evolving an existing system or shaping a new one.Based in Barcelona, hybrid (minimum 2 days/week on-site).What You’ll Do Own the software architecture and technical vision for 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, hardware drivers, or embedded systems) Deep experience working on large-scale, complex software systems - owning significant parts of the design, not just individual features Cross-platform xsgfvud development (Windows and Linux) Strong API design skills Experience with CI/CD and modern development workflows and toolchains Strong communication skills - 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.

What You’ll Do Own the software architecture and technical vision for 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, hardware drivers, or embedded systems) Deep experience working on large-scale, complex software systems - owning significant parts of the design, not just individual features Cross-platform xsgfvud development (Windows and Linux) Strong API design skills Experience with CI/CD and modern development workflows and toolchains Strong communication skills - 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.

Zaragoza, España

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, test, and measurement. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Para una comprensión completa de esta oportunidad y de lo que se requerirá para ser un candidato exitoso, siga leyendo.The Role We’re hiring a Senior Software Architect & Technical Lead to own the architecture of PathWave Test Sync Executive - our platform for real-time synchronization and interoperability across Keysight instruments, used in domains such as quantum computing, electronic warfare, and O-RAN test. We’re looking for someone who thinks at the system level but isn’t afraid to get hands-on - an architect who can quickly grasp a complex technical vision, make it their own, and implement it with autonomy and sound engineering judgment - whether that means evolving an existing system or shaping a new one.