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# Software Engineer Modern C++

- **Company:** Keysight Technologies
- **Location:** Santa Rosa, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, C++14
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-modern-c-santa-rosa-ca--5ccae783-6281-43ff-90df-290beff13399

## About the Role

Software Engineering, C++ Programming Language, Simulation, Semiconductors, Electronic Design, Prototyping, Manufacturing, Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Technical Delivery, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

 * 5+ years of professional experience developing hardware control or hardware-adjacent software.

 * Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++20), object-oriented design, and software architecture principles.

 * Solid understanding of driver and real-time processing architectures. [If kernel driver development experience is required, state it explicitly here.]

 * Demonstrated ability to debug across multiple layers of the stack, from device registers to application software, using modern debugging and profiling tools.

 * Software development experience in Linux and/or Windows environments.

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience with multithreaded, high-performance software design.

 * Embedded Linux development experience.

 * Proficiency in Python or C#.

 * Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

 * Familiarity with electronic test and measurement systems and instrument architectures.

## Description

* Work with product architects to define infrastructure software requirements and system architecture for next-generation instrument platforms.

 * Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ software for hardware control, data acquisition, and scalable platform capabilities.

 * Build reusable infrastructure that delivers consistent capabilities across multiple Keysight products.

 * Integrate hardware and software components, and perform system-level integration, testing, and validation.

 * Debug issues across the full stack, from device registers and drivers to application software.

 * Collaborate with distributed engineering teams across the full development lifecycle, from design through production readiness.