Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, test, and measurement. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries.

The Role

We're hiring a Senior Software Architect & Technical Lead to own the architecture of PathWave Test Sync Executive — our platform for real-time synchronization and interoperability across Keysight instruments, used in domains such as quantum computing, electronic warfare, and O-RAN test .

We're looking for someone who thinks at the system level but isn't afraid to get hands-on — an architect who can quickly grasp a complex technical vision, make it their own, and implement it with autonomy and sound engineering judgment — whether that means evolving an existing system or shaping a new one. Based in Barcelona, hybrid (minimum 2 days/week on-site).

What You'll Do

- Own the software architecture and technical vision for PathWave Test Sync Executive
- Align architecture and integration strategy across multiple products and teams
- Challenge requirements and propose alternatives when a better technical approach exists
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to a growing R&D; team in Barcelona




- Contribute hands-on to development of key features
- Drive cross-team technical collaboration across a globally distributed organization (Barcelona, India, US)

What We're Looking For

Required

- 10+ years of software development, including 5+ years in software architecture
- Strong expertise in modern C++
- Experience with low-level or performance-critical systems (real-time, synchronization, hardware drivers, or embedded systems)
- Deep experience working on large-scale, complex software systems — owning significant parts of the design, not just individual features
- Cross-platform development (Windows and Linux)
- Experience with CI/CD and modern development workflows and toolchainsStrong communication skills — able to influence across teams and levels

Preferred

- Electronics engineering or hardware-adjacent academic background
- Background in test & measurement instrumentation
- Experience with FPGA-based systems
- Experience with Python, C#, or setting up CI/CD pipelines from scratch

Based in Barcelona · World Trade Center · Parking included · Health insurance, ticket restaurant, pension plan

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Senior Software Architect & Technical Lead – Instrument Synchronization (C++) (Barcelona)
🏢 Keysight Technologies
📍 Barcelona