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Principal Software Engineer (Layer1 SW Development)

Keysight Technologies
MIN $143,050 - MAX $238,420
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Calabasas
26601 West Agoura Road (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2024
Overview

Keysight is on 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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.


Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly energetic and technically enthusiastic experienced Software Developer to design and develop embedded software for Keysight's Network Application and Security solutions group.

In this role, you will lead or be a strong contributor in the R&D team. You will design, develop, test, and debug software features, products, and tools involving Data Link and Physical layer technologies and standards. You will collaborate with the project-specific Agile team and other cross-functional teams across the R&D organization. This role requires being self-driven, willing to learn new tools/technologies, and possessing innovative problem-solving skills in a high-performing environment. In addition, it requires strong design and hands-on experience on working with high speed Ethernet networking devices, Physical and Link layer related IEEE specifications. You will participate in design and implementation throughout the entire product lifecycle and periodically engage with customers and vendors.


Qualifications

* Master's degree or Bachelors Degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience in Computer Science or related fields (Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or equivalent)

* Strong knowledge and development experience in Layer1 networking protocols and standards such as 802.3, PAM4, NRZ encoding, high-speed SERDES, FEC, ANLT and CMIS etc.

* Working experience in Switching ASICS and PHY chips from vendors like Broadcom, Marvell, AMD, Intel and working at low level system interfacing with OS, HW, FPGA components.

* Knowledge/Experience in developing and delivering software solutions using C, C++ and Python in Linux platforms

* Knowledge in modern software development methods, Agile approaches and CI/CD DevOps processes

* Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills in high-performance, high-available distributed software system

* Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to achieve results in team settings and individual assignments

Desired Skills:

* Experience in Device driver and Kernel driver programming using PCIe or I2C or similar interfaces in Linux

* Knowledge in Networking programming using TCP/IP and Network protocol Stack

* Familiar with design and development of building micro-services and distributed applications

* Knowledge and Experience in Dockers/Containers/Helm/Kubernetes

* Experience in shell scripting, automation using Python or Go or similar languages

* Experience working 'cross layer', interfacing with networking, middleware, and UI teams

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

CA pay range: MIN $143,050 - MAX $238,420

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

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