R&D Software Operating Manager

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.\*\*\*