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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.\nWe are seeking an innovative R&D Software Engineer to develop next-generation software solutions for semiconductor device characterization, parameter extraction, compact model generation, and AI-assisted engineering automation. The successful candidate will contribute to advanced modeling platforms such as IC-CAP, MBP, WaferPro, and MQA while leveraging modern software engineering and artificial intelligence technologies to improve productivity, accuracy, and workflow automation.\nThis role involves close collaboration with device modeling engineers, application engineers, and semiconductor technology experts to deliver high-performance software solutions for advanced silicon, compound semiconductor, RF, and power devices.\nResponsibilities\nDesign, develop, test, and maintain software solutions for semiconductor device characterization, parameter extraction, compact model generation, and model validation.\nDevelop and enhance applications supporting device modeling platforms such asIC-CAP, MBP, WaferPro, MQA, and related EDA software.\nDesign and implement robust algorithms for numerical optimization, measurement data analysis, wafer-level automation, and scientific computing.\nDevelop scalable software, APIs, and automation workflows that improve performance, reliability, usability, and engineering productivity.\nDesign and integrate AI-assisted solutions, including machine learning and generative AI technologies, to automate engineering workflows, improve model extraction accuracy, and accelerate device modeling.\nCollaborate with device modeling engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions that meet customer and business requirements.\nFollow Agile software development practices, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, testing, continuous integration, and iterative product delivery while ensuring high software quality.\nStay current with advances in semiconductor technologies, compact modeling methodologies, AI/ML, and modern software engineering practices, contributing to technical documentation and product releases.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.\n3+ years of experience in software development for scientific, engineering, EDA, or semiconductor applications.\nStrong programming skills in C++ and/or Python, with experience in object-oriented software design and development.\nExperience developing software involving numerical methods, optimization algorithms, data analysis, or mathematical modeling.\nFamiliarity with semiconductor device characterization, compact modeling, or EDA software development is highly desirable.\nExperience with modern software development practices, including Git, automated testing, continuous integration, and Agile methodologies.\nSolid understanding of machine learning algorithms, data preprocessing, and model validation. Experience with deep learning, neural networks, reinforcement learning, or generative AI technologies (e.g., LLMs) is a plus.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with the ability to innovate and solve complex challenges in device performance modeling.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.\nCareers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***\nDesign, develop, test, and maintain software solutions for semiconductor device characterization, parameter extraction, compact model generation, and model validation.\nDevelop and enhance applications supporting device modeling platforms such as IC-CAP, MBP, WaferPro, MQA, and related EDA software.\nDesign and implement robust algorithms for numerical optimization, measurement data analysis, wafer-level automation, and scientific computing.\nDevelop scalable software, APIs, and automation workflows that improve performance, reliability, usability, and engineering productivity.\nDesign and integrate AI-assisted solutions, including machine learning and generative AI technologies, to automate engineering workflows, improve model extraction accuracy, and accelerate device modeling.\nCollaborate with device modeling engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions that meet customer and business requirements.\nFollow Agile software development practices, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, testing, continuous integration, and iterative product delivery while ensuring high software quality.\nStay current with advances in semiconductor technologies, compact modeling methodologies, AI/ML, and modern software engineering practices, contributing to technical documentation and product releases.\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.\n3+ years of experience in software development for scientific, engineering, EDA, or semiconductor applications.\nStrong programming skills in C++ and/or Python, with experience in object-oriented software design and development.\nExperience developing software involving numerical methods, optimization algorithms, data analysis, or mathematical modeling.\nFamiliarity with semiconductor device characterization, compact modeling, or EDA software development is highly desirable.\nExperience with modern software development practices, including Git, automated testing, continuous integration, and Agile methodologies.\nSolid understanding of machine learning algorithms, data preprocessing, and model validation. 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