Who designs drivers for peripheral devices, such as keyboards and printers?

The design of drivers for peripheral devices like keyboards and printers is primarily the responsibility of a software engineer. These professionals specialize in developing software solutions that allow different hardware components to communicate effectively with the computer's operating system.

Software engineers possess a deep understanding of programming and software architecture, which is essential for writing the code that serves as the intermediary between the hardware (such as keyboards and printers) and the operating systems on computers. This requires knowledge of the specific protocols and standards used for communication with various devices.

While computer engineers also work with hardware and may have some involvement in driver development, their primary focus is often on hardware design and integration rather than the specific nuances of driver software. Other roles such as network engineers and automation architects do not typically focus on driver development for peripheral devices, making the role of the software engineer the most appropriate in this context.