Principal Application Developer Jobs in California

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.

The Application Engineer leads the evaluation, deployment, and support of innovative solutions. In this role, the Principal Application Engineer will act as a technical reference, working closely with customers, partners, R&D Engineers, and Sales teams to evaluate and deploy major new flows, methods and capabilities to meet business objectives.

• Regional subject matter expert in multiple tools
• Lead technical campaigns and direct peers to successful completion
• Own complete solution (i.e. tool/command, documentation, etc.) and drive to closure
• Develop and deliver training/education to peers, customers
• Be a mentor for junior levels
• Negotiate success criteria with customers for critical technical campaigns
• Discover and contribute to closing new business opportunities
• Become a trusted advisor to at least two customers
• Within their field of expertise, they are not relying on fellow peers for gaps in skill set. I.e. issues encountered are beyond peer knowledge

• BS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 12 years’ experience, MS with 10 years’ experience, or PhD with 7 years’ experience
• Extensive commercial experience with EDA, semiconductors design and methodologies>
• Demonstrated leadership with a track record of delivering state-of-the-art results on complex problems
• Excellent TCL, Python programming skills translating into an ability to take a customer specification and code a solution

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Expert-level knowledge and leadership in EDA, semiconductor  design specializing in digital, RTL design, Power analysis, power optimization, PPA trade-off, verification , etc
• Experience leading technical efforts to deliver innovative solutions that advance large-scale commercial products
• Proven ability to understand business requirements and translate them into software roadmaps and plans
• Ability to disseminate complex information in a clear way to customers, sales teams, and stakeholders
• Ability to drive success across teams and geographies, and to mentor others 

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills. 

California  pay range: MIN $134,950 - MAX $224,920

Note: 

This role is eligible for our Keysight Results Bonus Program 

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified 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.

• BS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 12 years’ experience, MS with 10 years’ experience, or PhD with 7 years’ experience
• Extensive commercial experience with EDA, semiconductors design and methodologies>
• Demonstrated leadership with a track record of delivering state-of-the-art results on complex problems
• Excellent TCL, Python programming skills translating into an ability to take a customer specification and code a solution

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Expert-level knowledge and leadership in EDA, semiconductor  design specializing in digital, RTL design, Power analysis, power optimization, PPA trade-off, verification , etc
• Experience leading technical efforts to deliver innovative solutions that advance large-scale commercial products
• Proven ability to understand business requirements and translate them into software roadmaps and plans
• Ability to disseminate complex information in a clear way to customers, sales teams, and stakeholders
• Ability to drive success across teams and geographies, and to mentor others 

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills. 

California  pay range: MIN $134,950 - MAX $224,920

Note: 

This role is eligible for our Keysight Results Bonus Program 

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified 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.