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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.\nOur 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.\nResponsibilities\nWe are looking for a talented R&D Software Engineer to join our Agile software team. We are looking for a new developer in a team tasked with creating common operating systems for Keysight’s instruments. We are a fun-loving group with a strong culture, looking for someone who lives for operating systems.\nIn this role, you will be tasked with creating a highly secured Yocto system. 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Across all Keysight products, the operating system is a common thread with the responsibility for meeting security and software standards and delivering features that expand Keysight’s technical leadership across all instrument types.\nChosen Candidate will\nParticipate in the full software lifecycle of requirements capture, research and investigation, product definition, design, implementation, test development, testing, and maintenance.\n\nAs a hands-on technical leader, you will mentor other engineers, coordinate with Keysight internal groups, and resolve complex technical issues.\n\nYou will work closely with other functional areas such as Marketing, R&D, Technical Support, Quality Assurance, Learning Products, etc., within our business unit as well as across other Keysight business groups, to understand the customer's design flow, and to provide whole-product solutions.\n\nThis position is located in Loveland, Colorado. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to the area. As an employee at this site, a wide variety of options are available to you: flexible work hours, walking distance to neighborhood parks, 20 minutes away from the Rocky Mountains.\nQualifications\nThe requirements of this position are:\nBS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electric Engineering, Math, Software Engineering or equivalent degree (BS and 3+ years of applicable Software Development experience; MS and 1+ years of applicable Software Development experience)\n3+ years in software development on Linux platforms\nCritical skills required of this position are:\nMust have demonstrated track record of experience in object-oriented design and C++ programming skills/C++ standards\nQuick learner capable of systems-level thinking and abstraction\nProficient in compilers (gcc and cross-compilation), debuggers (kgdb, gdb) and performance profilers\nA keen problem solver and critical thinker, with a positive and team-oriented approach\nAdditional desired skills:\nDevelopment experience with multiple operating systems (Windows or other)\nKnowledge of Yocto and embedded Linux design\nKernel or driver development on any system\nWorking knowledge of Python and its family of tools\nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.\nLoveland, CO Pay Range: MIN $89,000.00 - MAX $149,000.00\nMost offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above.\nNote: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region\nUS Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:\nMedical, dental and vision\nHealth Savings Account\nHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nLife, Accident, Disability insurance\nBusiness Travel Accident and Business Travel Health\n401(k) Plan\nFlexible Time Off, Paid Holidays\nPaid Family Leave\nDiscounts, Perks\nTuition Reimbursement\nAdoption Assistance\nESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)\nCareers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***\nWe are looking for a talented R&D Software Engineer to join our Agile software team. We are looking for a new developer in a team tasked with creating common operating systems for Keysight’s instruments. We are a fun-loving group with a strong culture, looking for someone who lives for operating systems.\nIn this role, you will be tasked with creating a highly secured Yocto system. You will design, develop, test, and debug software features, products, and tooling for Linux system libraries and tools. 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