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HFTC’s ability to rapidly innovate and deliver the world’s best high frequency technology provides fundamental differentiation for electronic measurement products.\nThis role will make software tools used daily by colleagues to solve manufacturing and automation challenges at many scales. Create and problem solve in a variety of software areas.\nElicit requirements from users\nArchitect appropriate structures\nDesign and develop\nTest and validate code\nRefactor to improve design\nInvestigate and resolve issues\nQualifications\nThis role may be filled at multiple levels depending on experience and skill\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent software development experience\n2+ years professional experience developing production systems in C#/.NET (preferred) or equivalent object-oriented language such as Java or C++\n\nDemonstrated ability to apply object-oriented design principles to maintain and evolve complex codebases, including understanding when and why to use different techniques and design patterns\n\nExperience developing on a team with a Git-based collaborative workflow including code reviews, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines\n\nAbility to balance multiple concurrent design and implementation tasks driven by R&D timelines and manufacturing needs\n\nExcellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills\n\nDesired Skills\nExperience with or interest in:\nInterfacing with subject matter experts in semiconductor manufacturing and microwave electrical test\n\nExtending and interfacing with an MES, especially Critical Manufacturing, via APIs and customizations\n\nIterative development practices with regular customer feedback\n\nSQL database design, especially SQL Server\n\nDocker, OpenShift\n\nThis role is primarily application development but may include occasional full-stack work. 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Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nCareers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***\nQualified 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.\nThe 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.\nSanta Rosa, CA MIN $122,580-MID $129,020- MAX $161,280\nNote: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region\nThis role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program\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)\n#LI-MED1\nOur team, part of Keysight Laboratories’ High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC), builds and supports software solutions that help manufacture and test integrated circuits made in Keysight’s Santa Rosa wafer fabrication facility. 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