Sampling Oscilloscopes Product Planner

Keysight Technologies

Santa Rosa (CA)

On-site

USD 176,670 - 294,440

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

ESPP

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a Sampling Oscilloscopes Product Planner to shape the portfolio and software strategy for high‑speed optical and electrical measurement. You will align roadmap priorities with market needs, drive requirements for advanced photonics testing, and partner with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing to enable successful product launches.

You will influence standards and technology directions while shaping business cases, forecasts, and growth plans for AI

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field related to optics or electronics.
Minimum 5 years in product planning, management, marketing, or related roles in test & measurement, photonics, or semiconductor industries.
Strong understanding of optical/electrical communications and high-speed interconnects.

Responsibilities

Own the short- and long-term roadmap for optical and electrical sampling oscilloscope products and software.
Define requirements and growth strategies for waveform analysis and transmitter characterization.
Drive roadmap planning for PAM signaling, CPO, silicon photonics, and related technologies.
Conduct market analysis and monitor next‑gen interconnect trends (224G/448G/896G).
Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and manufacturing to launch new solutions.

Skills

Excellent English written and verbal

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Sampling oscilloscopes

Optical measurement software

Job description

Overview

Keysightis 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.

About the Job

The Sampling Oscilloscopes Product Planner plays a key strategic role in defining, shaping, and driving Keysight's portfolio of optical and electrical sampling oscilloscopes and associated software applications.

This position sits at the intersection of high‑speed optical and electrical measurement technologies, enabling the validation and deployment of next‑generation AI data center, networking, semiconductor, and communication infrastructures. You will shape solutions supporting 224G, 448G, 896G, and future Tb/s interconnect technologies, as well as emerging applications such as Co‑Packaged Optics (CPO), silicon photonics, advanced packaging, and ultra‑high‑speed electrical interfaces.

Partnering with R&D, marketing, sales, manufacturing, and strategic customers, you will drive product strategy, roadmap development, and business growth for Keysight's sampling oscilloscope product family. This role requires a strong understanding of optical communications, photonic integration, signal integrity, and the evolving requirements of next‑generation data center and networking ecosystems.

About the Team

You will join a highly motivated, international, cross‑functional team within Keysight's Digital and Photonics - Center of Excellence, collaborating with experts across high‑performance R&D, systems engineering, and product marketing. The team operates with a strong innovation mindset, leveraging deep technical expertise to drive industry‑leading signal generation and analysis platforms.

Responsibilities

Own the short‑ and long‑term roadmap and strategy for Keysight's optical and electrical sampling oscilloscope portfolio, and associated software applications.
Define product requirements and growth strategies for waveform analysis, transmitter characterization, and advanced photonics testing applications.
Drive roadmap planning for optical and electrical measurement solutions supporting multi‑level PAM signaling such as PAM4, PAM6 and PAM8, co‑packaged optics (CPO), silicon photonics, and future photonic integration technologies.
Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive assessments, and monitor industry trends in target domains such as next‑generation 224G, 448G, 896G, and future Tb/s interconnect technologies.
Define and prioritize requirements across key application segments including component characterization, design validation, compliance testing, manufacturing test, and research applications.
Identify emerging opportunities for innovation and strategic investment based on evolving industry requirements and next‑generation standards.
Collaborate with ecosystem partners to define end‑to‑end signal integrity and compliance workflows spanning transmitter, channel, and receiver validation.
Influence industry standards, technology directions, and measurement methodologies related to high‑speed serial interfaces, silicon photonics, CPO, optical interconnects, and AI data center infrastructure.
Collaborate with Keysight's global cross‑functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales to ensure effective execution of the growth strategy and successful market launches of new products and solutions.
Develop business cases, market forecasts, and strategic recommendations that support Keysight's long‑term leadership in optical communications and photonics measurement technologies.
Represent Keysight at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events, delivering presentations, engaging with customers and partners, and promoting Keysight's leadership in high‑speed electrical and optical test solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in product planning, product management, strategic marketing, business development, applications engineering, or related functions within test & measurement, photonics, telecommunications, or semiconductor industries.
Strong understanding of optical and electrical communication systems and architectures.
Knowledge of sampling oscilloscope technology, optical waveform measurements including NRZ, PAM‑n, transmitter characterization, and advanced optical analysis techniques.
Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, jitter analysis, eye diagram measurements, equalization techniques, and link validation methodologies.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
Self‑motivated, fast learner, and results‑driven with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work in cross‑functional teams and work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative, multidisciplined environment.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated skill and sustained interest in one or more of the following disciplines, with a solid understanding of market dynamics and technology trends:
Optical Communications
Optical Networking
Optical Transceivers and Modules
AI Data Center Architectures
High‑Speed Ethernet (224G/448G/896G)
Optical Signal Integrity
Silicon Photonics
Co‑Packaged Optics (CPO)
Advanced Packaging and Photonic Integration

Nice to Have Qualifications

Hands‑on experience with sampling oscilloscopes and optical measurement software.
Hands‑on experience with validating and/or manufacturing lasers, optical transceivers, or silicon photonic devices.
Experience working directly with hyperscalers, semiconductor vendors, networking equipment manufacturers, or optical component suppliers.
Demonstrated leadership in product strategy, market analysis, and technology roadmap development within the test and measurement industry.
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a related technical field.

Other Information

Relocation is available for this position
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

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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.

California Pay Range: MIN $176,670 - MAX $294,440

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

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