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 RoleWe’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 DoOwn the software architecture and technical vision for PathWave Test Sync ExecutiveAlign architecture and integration strategy across multiple products and teamsChallenge requirements and propose alternatives when a better technical approach existsMentor and provide technical leadership to a growing R&D team in BarcelonaContribute hands-on to development of key featuresDrive cross-team technical collaboration across a globally distributed organization (Barcelona, India, US)What We’re Looking ForRequired10+ years of software development, including 5+ years in software architectureStrong 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 featuresCross-platform xqysrnh development (Windows and Linux)Strong API design skillsExperience with CI/CD and modern development workflows and toolchainsStrong communication skills - able to influence across teams and levelsPreferredElectronics engineering or hardware-adjacent academic backgroundBackground in test & measurement instrumentationExperience with FPGA-based systemsExperience with Python, C#, or setting up CI/CD pipelines from scratchBased in Barcelona · World Trade Center · Parking included · Health insurance, ticket restaurant, pension planKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What You’ll DoOwn the software architecture and technical vision for PathWave Test Sync ExecutiveAlign architecture and integration strategy across multiple products and teamsChallenge requirements and propose alternatives when a better technical approach existsMentor and provide technical leadership to a growing R&D team in BarcelonaContribute hands-on to development of key featuresDrive cross-team technical collaboration across a globally distributed organization (Barcelona, India, US)What We’re Looking ForRequired10+ years of software development, including 5+ years in software architectureStrong 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 featuresCross-platform xqysrnh development (Windows and Linux)Strong API design skillsExperience with CI/CD and modern development workflows and toolchainsStrong communication skills - able to influence across teams and levelsPreferredElectronics engineering or hardware-adjacent academic backgroundBackground in test & measurement instrumentationExperience with FPGA-based systemsExperience with Python, C#, or setting up CI/CD pipelines from scratchBased in Barcelona · World Trade Center · Parking included · Health insurance, ticket restaurant, pension planKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Badalona, Barcelona, 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 RoleWe’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.