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The ideal candidate has a proven track record of building high-performing software engineering organizations, leading pod-based concurrent engineering teams, and delivering innovative enterprise software products while successfully executing ambitious product roadmaps and New Product Introduction (NPI) milestones within challenging market timelines.\nKeysight 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.\nOur 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.\nResponsibilities\nLead the R&D organization responsible for development and delivery of enterprise software platforms and products.\nBuild and lead a modern pod-based engineering organization that enables concurrent engineering, rapid decision-making, clear ownership, and predictable execution.\nDrive execution of ambitious product roadmaps and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs while balancing quality, innovation, and schedule commitments.\nDevelop engineering operating rhythms, metrics, and governance that improve execution velocity, accountability, and release predictability.\nRecruit, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering leaders and software engineers. \nPartner closely with Product Management, Architecture, Customer Success, Sales, and Executive Leadership to translate strategy into executable engineering plans.\nLead technical planning, architecture reviews, risk management, and engineering prioritization across multiple concurrent initiatives. \nChampion modern software engineering practices including Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, cloud-native development, automated testing, engineering productivity, and AI-assisted development. \nCreate a culture of urgency, ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nBuild scalable engineering processes that support future organizational growth and global collaboration\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. \n12+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years leading multiple engineering teams or managers. \nDemonstrated success leading pod-based engineering organizations, concurrent engineering, or comparable product development operating models. \nProven track record delivering complex enterprise software products while meeting ambitious NPI schedules and business commitments. \nExperience leading organizational transformation, engineering process improvement, and execution excellence initiatives. \nStrong technical background in enterprise software, distributed systems, cloud platforms, APIs, platform engineering, microservices, CI/CD, and DevOps. \nExperience recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing engineering talent.\nExcellent communication, executive presentation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills\nPreferred\nExperience in semiconductor, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), engineering workflow, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), DevOps, or enterprise platform software. \nExperience leading development of AI-enabled software products or platforms. \nExperience building workflow orchestration, engineering collaboration, knowledge management, digital thread, or engineering intelligence solutions.\nExperience leading geographically distributed engineering teams.\nLeadership Attributes\nExecution-oriented with a bias for action.\nBuilds accountable, empowered engineering teams.\nThrives in fast-paced, high-growth product environments.\nBalances technical excellence with business outcomes.\nLeads organizational change with transparency and integrity.\nInspires collaboration and develops future engineering leaders.\nSanta Clara, CA: MIN $211,000.00 - MAX $351,000.00\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nNote: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.\nThis role is eligible for Keysight's Variable Pay Bonus Program\nUS Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:\nMedical, dental and vision\nHealth Savings Account\nHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nLife, Accident, Disability insurance\nBusiness Travel Accident and Business Travel Health\n401(k) Plan\nFlexible Time Off, Paid Holidays\nPaid Family Leave\nDiscounts, Perks\nTuition Reimbursement\nAdoption Assistance\nESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)\nRestricted Stock Units\nCareers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***\nLead the R&D organization responsible for development and delivery of enterprise software platforms and products.\nBuild and lead a modern pod-based engineering organization that enables concurrent engineering, rapid decision-making, clear ownership, and predictable execution.\nDrive execution of ambitious product roadmaps and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs while balancing quality, innovation, and schedule commitments.\nDevelop engineering operating rhythms, metrics, and governance that improve execution velocity, accountability, and release predictability.\nRecruit, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering leaders and software engineers. \nPartner closely with Product Management, Architecture, Customer Success, Sales, and Executive Leadership to translate strategy into executable engineering plans.\nLead technical planning, architecture reviews, risk management, and engineering prioritization across multiple concurrent initiatives. \nChampion modern software engineering practices including Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, cloud-native development, automated testing, engineering productivity, and AI-assisted development. \nCreate a culture of urgency, ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nBuild scalable engineering processes that support future organizational growth and global collaboration\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. \n12+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years leading multiple engineering teams or managers. \nDemonstrated success leading pod-based engineering organizations, concurrent engineering, or comparable product development operating models. \nProven track record delivering complex enterprise software products while meeting ambitious NPI schedules and business commitments. \nExperience leading organizational transformation, engineering process improvement, and execution excellence initiatives. \nStrong technical background in enterprise software, distributed systems, cloud platforms, APIs, platform engineering, microservices, CI/CD, and DevOps. \nExperience recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing engineering talent.\nExcellent communication, executive presentation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills\nPreferred\nExperience in semiconductor, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), engineering workflow, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), DevOps, or enterprise platform software. \nExperience leading development of AI-enabled software products or platforms. \nExperience building workflow orchestration, engineering collaboration, knowledge management, digital thread, or engineering intelligence solutions.\nExperience leading geographically distributed engineering teams.\nLeadership Attributes\nExecution-oriented with a bias for action.\nBuilds accountable, empowered engineering teams.\nThrives in fast-paced, high-growth product environments.\nBalances technical excellence with business outcomes.\nLeads organizational change with transparency and integrity.\nInspires collaboration and develops future engineering leaders.\nSanta Clara, CA: MIN $211,000.00 - 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