Software Development Engineer- EDA Simulation & Automation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 26, 2026.
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.
Responsibilities
About the Role
We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to design and build the next generation electromagnetic (EM) simulation, Thermal, Spice, Spectre and RF/microwave design automation tools and build & interfaces to & fro for for semiconductor foundries and customers. You will work on the software that powers full-wave EM solvers, Thermal simulation engines, Spice & Spectre simulators, layout-driven extraction flows, and the automation pipelines that turn foundry technology data (ITF/LTD, layermaps, tech files) and physical layout (GDS) into accurate S-parameter models.
This role sits at the intersection of computational electromagnetics, numerical methods, and large-scale software engineering. You will collaborate with EM research scientists, application engineers, and product managers to deliver robust, high-performance features used by RF, mmWave, IC design teams worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain tooling and utilities (parsers, comparators, validators) for technology stackups and simulation inputs to ensure correctness and reproducibility.
- Build automation and data-processing pipelines: technology file conversion (iRCX/ITF → LTD), layout/GDS import, port/pin placement, simulation setup, and S-parameter (SnP) export.
- Develop automated tools and scripts for PDKs, create tests, run, maintain, and verify regressions. Review & verify code checked into Keysight EDA ADS (Advanced Design System) software.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, testing, and debugging; write clean, well tested, maintainable code.
- Collaborate with EM, Thermal, Circuit Simulation squad to translate numerical methods and prototypes into production-quality, cross-platform (Windows/Linux) software.
- Leverage AI-powered development tools, coding assistants, and autonomous agents to accelerate design, development, testing, debugging, and documentation.
Qualifications
Qualification: B.E./M.E./Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field
Required Skills
- Strong programming skills in C++ (Modern C++ preferred) and/or Python, with solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns, and Software Engineering principles.
- Solid foundation in numerical methods and linear algebra (matrix solvers, sparse systems, iterative methods, floating-point numerics).
- Experience developing on Linux and/or Windows, with familiarity in build systems (CMake), version control (Git), and CI/CD workflows.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Understanding of software security, testing, and code quality practices.
- Knowledge & insight of TSMC iRCX file format.
- Working knowledge of AES and other encryption method and implementations.
- Basic understanding of high frequency electronic design, its process (PCB/PKG/RFIC/MMIC) and key components.
- Understanding electromagnetic / RF / microwave theory (Maxwell's equations, transmission lines, S-parameters, antenna parameters, signal & power integrity).
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with electromagnetic simulation tools
- Knowledge of computational electromagnetics (FEM, MoM, FDTD, integral-equation methods) or other physics-based simulation techniques.
- Familiarity with EDA tools and flows (e.g., ADS, RFPro, EMPro, Momentum, HFSS, Heatwave, IcePak, Thermal simulators (CAE/ EDA), Cadence, or similar) and technology data formats (GDS, ITF, LTD, layermap, tech files, Touchstone/SnP).
- Experience building automation frameworks, scripting APIs, or plugin architectures for simulation tools.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor) and understanding of AI/LLM concepts, prompt engineering, and agentic workflows.
- Contributions to open-source scientific/numerical software.
Selection Process
- HackerRank Assessment (C++ & Python)
- Technical Coding and Design Interviews
- Hiring Manager Interview
Preferred: Candidates with a strong software development background in EDA / CAD CAE / electromagnetic simulation, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building high-quality products.
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
About the Role
We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to design and build the next generation electromagnetic (EM) simulation, Thermal, Spice, Spectre and RF/microwave design automation tools and build & interfaces to & fro for for semiconductor foundries and customers. You will work on the software that powers full-wave EM solvers, Thermal simulation engines, Spice & Spectre simulators, layout-driven extraction flows, and the automation pipelines that turn foundry technology data (ITF/LTD, layermaps, tech files) and physical layout (GDS) into accurate S-parameter models.
This role sits at the intersection of computational electromagnetics, numerical methods, and large-scale software engineering. You will collaborate with EM research scientists, application engineers, and product managers to deliver robust, high-performance features used by RF, mmWave, IC design teams worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain tooling and utilities (parsers, comparators, validators) for technology stackups and simulation inputs to ensure correctness and reproducibility.
- Build automation and data-processing pipelines: technology file conversion (iRCX/ITF → LTD), layout/GDS import, port/pin placement, simulation setup, and S-parameter (SnP) export.
- Develop automated tools and scripts for PDKs, create tests, run, maintain, and verify regressions. Review & verify code checked into Keysight EDA ADS (Advanced Design System) software.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, testing, and debugging; write clean, well tested, maintainable code.
- Collaborate with EM, Thermal, Circuit Simulation squad to translate numerical methods and prototypes into production-quality, cross-platform (Windows/Linux) software.
- Leverage AI-powered development tools, coding assistants, and autonomous agents to accelerate design, development, testing, debugging, and documentation.
Qualification: B.E./M.E./Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field
Required Skills
- Strong programming skills in C++ (Modern C++ preferred) and/or Python, with solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns, and Software Engineering principles.
- Solid foundation in numerical methods and linear algebra (matrix solvers, sparse systems, iterative methods, floating-point numerics).
- Experience developing on Linux and/or Windows, with familiarity in build systems (CMake), version control (Git), and CI/CD workflows.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Understanding of software security, testing, and code quality practices.
- Knowledge & insight of TSMC iRCX file format.
- Working knowledge of AES and other encryption method and implementations.
- Basic understanding of high frequency electronic design, its process (PCB/PKG/RFIC/MMIC) and key components.
- Understanding electromagnetic / RF / microwave theory (Maxwell's equations, transmission lines, S-parameters, antenna parameters, signal & power integrity).
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with electromagnetic simulation tools
- Knowledge of computational electromagnetics (FEM, MoM, FDTD, integral-equation methods) or other physics-based simulation techniques.
- Familiarity with EDA tools and flows (e.g., ADS, RFPro, EMPro, Momentum, HFSS, Heatwave, IcePak, Thermal simulators (CAE/ EDA), Cadence, or similar) and technology data formats (GDS, ITF, LTD, layermap, tech files, Touchstone/SnP).
- Experience building automation frameworks, scripting APIs, or plugin architectures for simulation tools.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor) and understanding of AI/LLM concepts, prompt engineering, and agentic workflows.
- Contributions to open-source scientific/numerical software.
Selection Process
- HackerRank Assessment (C++ & Python)
- Technical Coding and Design Interviews
- Hiring Manager Interview
Preferred: Candidates with a strong software development background in EDA / CAD CAE / electromagnetic simulation, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building high-quality products.
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***