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R&D Software Engineering Manager

Keysight Technologies
MIN $153,090 - Mid point $204,120 - MAX $255,150
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Calabasas
26601 West Agoura Road (Show on map)
May 22, 2025
Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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.

About the Job:

The ADS Design Environment group manager will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers working on state-of-the-art electronic design automation products.

About the Team:

Keysight's industry-leading Advanced Design System (ADS) product is used by top companies across the electronics industry. The ADS Design Environment team is responsible for developing and maintaining the core functionality of the ADS platform, including capabilities relating to layout, schematic capture, and data display. The team is constantly innovating to bring increasingly powerful capabilities to market as we serve to address the evolving design needs of our customers.


Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the team's software development activities, using Agile principles
  • Work with partners in R&D and Product Planning to develop roadmaps, strategies, and execution plans
  • Interact with customers to understand their needs and overall market trends
  • Foster a culture of innovation, high accountability, and continuous improvement in project execution and team collaboration
  • Guide and mentor individual team members to help them achieve their full potential
  • Meet delivery schedules and market windows

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical field
  • Previous experience managing SW development teams is preferred, but will consider those looking for next career step who have excellent leadership, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills (Team Lead, Project management, Mentorship, leadership roles)
  • Past experience with software development in languages such as C++ or C
  • Experience with or knowledge of agile software practices
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proven ability to make decisions quickly and efficiently
  • Experience working with customers and developing deep partnerships
  • Proven ability to adapt to changing product requirements during development and in response to customer needs
  • Experience with mentoring

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience leading, organizing, and tracking project tasks
  • Previous experience managing a high-performing team of software engineers
  • Experience in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) industry
  • Prior experience/familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, and/or the scientific Python eco-system
  • Exposure to machine learning / artificial intelligence algorithms

Careers Privacy Statement

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California pay range: MIN $153,090 - Mid point $204,120 - MAX $255,150

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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