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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 wedo.\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.\nAbout the Job: Join us for an exciting opportunity as an FPGA Lead and Architect within the PathWave Test Sync Executive team. Our commercial software product harnesses FPGA IP and a Core SW library integrated into Keysight hardware, delivering unparalleled synchronization for cutting-edge applications like Quantum, 6G, and Radar. 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