Firmware Engineer 4

Overview
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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
As a Firmware Engineer, your responsibilities will include: 

• Technical lead responsible for spearheading and working with outsourcing design partner to design, develop, and validate new test metrology. 
• Design, develop, test and debug embedded application software and/or firmware. 
• Deliver high-quality, well-designed firmware for real-time embedded products. 
• Address complex and high-impact design and development challenges, including diverse customer application issues. 
• Utilize product and customer application knowledge to define, develop, and validate design concepts and methods. 
• Tackle complex, high-impact design and development problems. 
• Translate broad concepts and business strategies into structured projects spanning multiple products or technology families. 
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to resolve them. 
• Monitor industry trends for technological advancements and leverage appropriate technologies. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science with 8+ years of experience in related industry 
• Demonstrable fluency in, but not limited to, C, C++, Python, Assembly languages 
• Passion and experience in software design and development in embedded systems using real-time OS such as VxWorks, uCOS, and embedded Linux. 
• Experience in development using latest Web technologies 
• Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM 
• Knowledge in reading datasheets and schematics 
• Experience in board bring-up and validation 
• Experience with standard bus interfaces (I2C, PCIe, UART, USB) 
• Results-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments 
• Pro-active team member and good interpersonal skills 
• Strong verbal & written communication skills in English 

The following skillset would be an advantage: 

• High-Speed Interfaces: Deep understanding of PCIe, LPDDR, GDDR and HBM technologies. 
• Familiarity with JEDEC and PCI-SIG standards 
• Signal integrity and Power Integrity: Proficiency in SI/PI tools like Cadence Sigrity, Ansys HFSS or Keysight ADS. 
• EDA Tools: Proficiency in Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro or Mentor Graphics tools. 
• Knowledge in x1149 Boundary Scan Technologies