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++) (Madrid)
🏢 Keysight Technologies
📍 Madrid