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Remote tools programmer jobs are open across game studios, engine and middleware companies, and software-focused development teams, from junior technical artists writing editor scripts to senior engineers building full pipeline toolsets. Studios and distributed development teams hiring remotely right now include Fisher Investments, NVIDIA, and Cribl. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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.
Keysight Technologies is a top supplier of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for communications product design. Keysight EDA provides advanced design tools for electronic communication and semiconductor manufacturers, chip designers, and R&D integrators to help them efficiently in their electronic design modeling and simulation. Keysight EDA’s well-known software includes ADS, RFPro, SystemVue, IC-CAP, and several other software solutions. Our engineers are top EDA software experts who support and help scientists and engineers address their design work with precision and confidence. With our help, our customers are better able to deliver the breakthroughs to make a measurable difference in the world.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Customer Success team within Keysight at the forefront of Keysight’s software strategy. As a Solutions Engineer at Keysight, you will work with several Tier 1 accounts in the Americas as well as assist with territory accounts in Silicon Valley to provide assistance, adoption, demonstration, examples, that provide retention & expansion of Keysight EDA software solutions. You will work closely with them to build Design Flows and provide an integrated Customer Experience. You will be supported by experienced and dedicated EDA professionals to achieve these goals.
- Drive to establish and expand Keysight EDA solutions within customers’ design flows in new and existing accounts.
- Prioritize ongoing design and technical activities at the customer sites. Articulate customers’ design flows, gaps and opportunities. Develop customer success plans and execute these plans to drive software adoption and break into new design teams and workflows.
- Drive usage. Manage customer issues and escalations. Drive open issues to closure involving the customer, and Keysight Management as needed.
- Continuously look for opportunities to demonstrate EDA capabilities and design flows for existing and emerging standards.
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Excellent communications skills, and Strong interaction skills with customers.
- 5+ years of experience in at least one related field (RF System, RFIC/MMIC/Module, High-Speed Digital, Applications Engineering, Technical Support, etc.)
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts related to Communication Systems design and/or Electronic System Level (ESL) design and/or High-Speed Digital (HSD) design and/or RF/Microwave design (including Electromagnetics)
- Knowledge of Keysight EDA tools like ADS, SystemVue, and/or other industry EDA tools.
- Work well in team environment, in both self-motivated and collaborative modes.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
- Project or program management in aerospace/defense or commercial applications.
- Experience working with distributed customers and distributed internal teams.
- Expert-level knowledge of RF & Microwave design, Communication Systems design, Electronic System Level design and verification.
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.
The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
California pay range: MIN $ 215,180.00 - MAX $358,630.00
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
This role is eligible for <> Keysight Results Bonus Program OR Pay For Results Bonus Program OR Sales Incentive 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)
- Restricted Stock Units
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.
Keysight Technologies is a top supplier of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for communications product design. Keysight EDA provides advanced design tools for electronic communication and semiconductor manufacturers, chip designers, and R&D integrators to help them efficiently in their electronic design modeling and simulation. Keysight EDA’s well-known software includes ADS, RFPro, SystemVue, IC-CAP, and several other software solutions. Our engineers are top EDA software experts who support and help scientists and engineers address their design work with precision and confidence. With our help, our customers are better able to deliver the breakthroughs to make a measurable difference in the world.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Customer Success team within Keysight at the forefront of Keysight’s software strategy. As a Solutions Engineer at Keysight, you will work with several Tier 1 accounts in the Americas as well as assist with territory accounts in Silicon Valley to provide assistance, adoption, demonstration, examples, that provide retention & expansion of Keysight EDA software solutions. You will work closely with them to build Design Flows and provide an integrated Customer Experience. You will be supported by experienced and dedicated EDA professionals to achieve these goals.
- Drive to establish and expand Keysight EDA solutions within customers’ design flows in new and existing accounts.
- Prioritize ongoing design and technical activities at the customer sites. Articulate customers’ design flows, gaps and opportunities. Develop customer success plans and execute these plans to drive software adoption and break into new design teams and workflows.
- Drive usage. Manage customer issues and escalations. Drive open issues to closure involving the customer, and Keysight Management as needed.
- Continuously look for opportunities to demonstrate EDA capabilities and design flows for existing and emerging standards.
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Excellent communications skills, and Strong interaction skills with customers.
- 5+ years of experience in at least one related field (RF System, RFIC/MMIC/Module, High-Speed Digital, Applications Engineering, Technical Support, etc.)
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts related to Communication Systems design and/or Electronic System Level (ESL) design and/or High-Speed Digital (HSD) design and/or RF/Microwave design (including Electromagnetics)
- Knowledge of Keysight EDA tools like ADS, SystemVue, and/or other industry EDA tools.
- Work well in team environment, in both self-motivated and collaborative modes.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
- Project or program management in aerospace/defense or commercial applications.
- Experience working with distributed customers and distributed internal teams.
- Expert-level knowledge of RF & Microwave design, Communication Systems design, Electronic System Level design and verification.
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.
The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
California pay range: MIN $ 215,180.00 - MAX $358,630.00
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
This role is eligible for <> Keysight Results Bonus Program OR Pay For Results Bonus Program OR Sales Incentive 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)
- Restricted Stock Units
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote tools programmer jobs.
- Proficiency in Python and C++ for editor and pipeline scripting
- Experience building tools inside Unreal Engine or Unity editor environments
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or Perforce
- Ability to work closely with artists and engineers to identify workflow bottlenecks
- Understanding of build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and asset management workflows
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Tips for Your Remote Tools Programmer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote tools programmer openings from studios and development teams across the U.S. in one place. Search the current listings, find roles that match your stack and seniority, and apply directly before the openings close.
Build a portfolio of shipped tools
Remote hiring managers can't watch you work, so your code has to speak for itself. Host editor plugins, pipeline scripts, or build utilities in a public repository with clear README files and commit histories that show how the tool evolved.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote tools programmer teams run on written communication. Your cover letter and any take-home exercise should read like a design doc: state the problem, describe your approach, and explain the tradeoffs. That style of writing signals you can operate in a distributed team.
Know your engine editor and DCC integrations cold
Remote roles rarely have time for onboarding ramp-up on core tools. Be ready to discuss specific work in Unreal editor utilities, Maya or Houdini pipeline scripts, or custom asset importers. Concrete examples from your own tools beat general claims every time.
Remote Tools Programmer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote tools programmer job?
Remote tools programmers get hired by showing they can ship reliable, well-documented tools without someone looking over their shoulder. Remote studios screen heavily for written communication, because async code reviews and design discussions replace in-person whiteboarding. A portfolio of shipped editor tools, pipeline scripts, or workflow automation built in C++, Python, or C# matters more than credentials. Clear commit histories and readable documentation give you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote tools programmers?
Companies hiring remote tools programmers right now include Fisher Investments, NVIDIA, and Cribl, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first game studios, middleware vendors, and distributed engine teams are the most consistent sources of remote tools programmer openings.
Can you get a remote tools programmer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level tools programmer roles are harder to land than on-site ones because you're expected to self-direct from day one. The most effective substitute for experience is a public portfolio: shipped editor plugins, pipeline utilities, or build automation scripts hosted where a hiring manager can read the code and run the tool. Open-source contributions to game engine tooling or DCC integrations also open doors.
Do you need a degree for remote tools programmer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this role weigh demonstrated C++ or Python proficiency, a portfolio of shipped tools, and familiarity with engine editors or DCCs far more heavily than a diploma. A degree can help at larger studios with structured hiring pipelines, but many remote-first teams care about whether your tools actually work and whether your code is maintainable.
Which industries hire the most remote tools programmers?
Most remote tools programmer openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed development teams that need tools programmers to maintain editor workflows, build pipelines, and automation infrastructure regardless of where the team is located.
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