Senior Software Architect and Lead

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electric Engineering, Math, Software Engineering or equivalent field.
5+ years in software development on Windows and/or Linux OS platforms.
5+ years in a coordinating architect and team lead role.
10+ years in firmware development on any system.
Must have demonstrated track record of solid object-oriented design experience and C++ programming skills/C++ standards.
Ability to architect, design, implement, test, and document a solution from a high-level requirement specification.
Development experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux).
Proficient in compilers (Visual Studio, gcc), debuggers (Visual Studio, gdb) and performance profilers.
Proven leadership abilities.
Proven track record of collaborating with both internal and external partners and customers.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
A keen problem solver and critical thinker, with a positive and team-oriented approach.

Responsible for advancing Keysight Labs’ operating system implementations.
Key technical decision-maker in the Research & Development department.
Reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured projects that may span more than one product or technology family.
Solves complex, high impact product design and development problems.
Works closely with other functional areas such as Marketing, R&D, Technical Support, Quality Assurance, Learning Products, etc.
Investigates new technologies, such as processor design improvements, open-source operating system implementations, and high speed/memory improvements.
Conducts design reviews, usability testing and customer visits to validate requirements.
Collaborates with other software/solution architects to form holistic solutions across the board.
Mentors and consults other individual engineers.
Promotes best practices in software engineering such as test-driven development, up-front design, code review, unit testing, etc. in our Agile Development Framework.