Software Architect - Signal Analysis & Hardware Control - Keysight Technologies

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Software Architect – Signal Analysis & Hardware Control

We’re looking for a highly skilled Software Architect to join our Signal Analysis software team and help shape the future of next-generation signal analyzers . This is a high-impact role that blends deep firmware and measurement technical expertise with leadership across cross-functional teams and global teams .

You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, guiding, and evolving complex software systems that power advanced signal analysis hardware—driving innovation from concept to delivery.

What You’ll Do

Architectural Leadership

• Define, own, and evolve the hardware control section for signal analyzer platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
• Partner closely with production, hardware, gate-ware, application and UX teams worldwide to deliver fully integrated system features and designs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and apply industry best practices to architectural decisions.
• Set the bar for coding standards, design patterns, and development guidelines .
• Lead technical design reviews and ensure alignment with architectural principles.
• Champion the use of AI-powered development tools to enhance product security, quality, and delivery speed.
• Drive simulation efforts to reduce development risk and accelerate time to market.

Team & Technical Leadership

• Work with Planning, Field, HW/FPGA architects and ISTs analyzing features and solutions.
• Help drive Hardware and FPGA designs to support software performance and designs
• Experience and knowledge of Commercial Communications and Radar System .
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, guiding planning, prioritization, and execution of project milestones.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture across global and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with project management to drive continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with product planning to translate business and customer requirements into elegant technical solutions.