Senior SW Architect - C++ Expert

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 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.

Join our elite team as a Senior Software Technical Lead and Architect, and be at the forefront of revolutionizing our Instrument Framework and Synchronization technologies!

In this role, you will lead the architecture and evolution of PathWave Test Sync Executive, a key software technology enabling Keysight’s shift toward a software-centric, solution-oriented portfolio. This platform is central to a cross-organizational initiative focused on advanced synchronization, real-time capabilities, and interoperability across Keysight products, supporting emerging domains such as quantum computing, electronic warfare, and O-RAN.

Become a technological thought leader who will shape the future of our organization's innovation, driving strategic technical decisions and inspiring team excellence.

• Define and drive the software architecture and technical vision in collaboration with the Product Owner
• Align architecture and integration strategies across multiple products and projects
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a growing R&D team
• Lead the design and development of software platforms for scalable high-performance solutions
• Drive cross-team collaboration and influence technical decisions across the organization
• Contribute hands-on to development of key features for next-generation products and applications

Immerse yourself in a world-class R&D team in vibrant Barcelona, collaborating with cutting-edge global experts across the US and international markets in an electrifying, innovation-driven ecosystem!

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Proven track record with 15+ years of cutting-edge software development, including 5+ years of transformative software architecture experience
• Strong expertise in modern C++, C#, and Python
• Proven experience designing robust and scalable software architectures (full stack)
• Experience in cross-platform development (Windows and Linux)
• Strong knowledge of API development with focus on usability and quality
• Experience with CI/CD practices and modern development workflows
• Hands-on experience with tools such as CMake, Conan, Git, and Visual Studio
• Solid experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple domains and projects
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred:
• Experience is software for FPGA-based systems
• Background in test & measurement

What we offer:

• Full-time, permanent position with competitive salary
• Opportunity to shape strategic, high-impact technologies
• Collaboration with global, cross-functional teams
• A role with strong technical influence and leadership accountability

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