R&D Software Operating Manager

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

As an R&D Software Operating Manager , you will lead the software engineering activities providing Connectivity applications and components for Keysight products and industry solutions. The role includes managing a team of software engineers and the processes of producing and supporting software products.

Key responsibilities include: Lead and manage software engineering teams responsible for Keysight IO Libraries and related Connectivity components. Drive project planning, risk management, dependency tracking, and stakeholder communication throughout the product lifecycle Oversee DevOps and Quality practices and modernization, without direct line reporting, to improve efficiency, quality and product security compliance.

Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices, pursuing increasing value delivery for individuals and for the team as a whole. Manage issue escalation from internal partners and customers, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining high product reliability. Support long-term platform strategy by aligning software capabilities with future architecture and system integration needs. Develop team capability through mentoring, resource planning, and effective workload management across multiple strategic initiatives and various R&D partners.

Qualifications

This role requires an experienced leader in a technical R&D environment.

Specific required qualifications include: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field 7+ years of experience in relevant software development. Experience leading R&D efforts in complex system such as test & measurement or similar hardware-intensive environments. Demonstrated track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary products end-to-end. Experience working with scrum or other agile methodologies.

Experience leading cross-functional teams where influence without direct authority. Experience working with geographically distributed development teams. Familiarity with system architecture and hardware/software co-design. Fluent English (written and spoken).

Preferred background

Experience with IoT, network communications, heterogeneous hardware systems and component software. Background in test & measurement, semiconductor ATE, precision instruments, or defense electronics. Prior direct line management experience. Familiarity with scaled agile frameworks (SAFe or equivalent). Experience establishing or maturing agile processes within an R&D organization. Practical experience with AI productivity tools in a software development workflow.

Awareness of cybersecurity principles in the context of instrument or embedded software. Experience with multiple platforms and operating systems, including multi-platform systems. Experience with Git-based development workflows and issue tracking tools such as JIRA. Experience with networking, PICe, USB protocols, and multi-threaded programming is an advantage. Careers Privacy Statement *Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *