R&D AI Software Engineer - #1173956

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 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.

We are seeking an AI Software Engineer to contribute to the design and development of AI-powered applications across the full stack. This role involves building responsive frontend user interfaces and supporting backend services, while integrating AI/ML capabilities into real-world systems. You will work closely with senior engineers and R&D teams to translate ideas into functional features, contributing to both prototyping and production development.

You will assist in developing UI components using modern frameworks such as React or Vue, and support backend development of APIs and services (REST/GraphQL) for data processing and application logic. The role includes working with AI/ML integrations such as LLM APIs, implementing data pipelines for ingestion and transformation, and ensuring system functionality, performance, and reliability. You will operate in an R&D environment, learning to balance rapid experimentation with good engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of full-stack applications, including frontend UI and backend services
• Build and maintain UI components using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue)
• Support development of backend APIs and services (REST/GraphQL)
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities (e.g., LLM APIs) into applications under guidance
• Assist in implementing data processing workflows and pipelines
• Participate in debugging, testing, and performance optimization of applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-facing features
• Contribute to prototyping and iterative development in an R&D environment
• Follow best practices in code quality, testing, and version control
• Learn and adopt modern tools, frameworks, and development practices

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 2–5 years of experience in software development
• Working knowledge of frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar) and backend programming (Python, Node.js, Java, or equivalent)
• Basic understanding of API development and system design principles
• Familiarity with integrating external APIs (including AI/ML services is a plus)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) and development practices such as version control and testing
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in an R&D environment
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team

Strongly Preferred

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts or experience building simple AI-powered applications
• Experience with data processing, scripting, or working with structured/unstructured data
• Familiarity with modern UI/UX practices or building interactive applications
• Internship or project experience in full-stack or AI-related development
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes