Senior Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Keysight Technologies; California, Santa Clara (MO, CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Principal Machine Learning Engineer to join their innovative AI team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of groundbreaking machine learning solutions that drive the next generation of design and test products. Your expertise in deep learning and predictive modeling will be crucial as you tackle complex challenges and create impactful solutions. This dynamic environment encourages collaboration and creativity, offering you the chance to significantly influence technology advancements. If you are ready to push the boundaries of what's possible and make a lasting impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts, Perks

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in predictive ML and deep learning.
• Proven track record of shipping AI products from concept to deployment.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of big data-driven predictive models.
• Implement cutting-edge machine learning models for business optimization.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Skills

Deep Learning

Predictive Modeling

Algorithm Development

Python

C++

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MLOps Workflow

Statistical Machine Learning

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

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.

About the team:

Keysight delivers the industry's leading design, emulation, and test solutions, enabling our customers to accelerate their innovations for their society-shaping end markets in communications, data centers, quantum computing, semiconductor, aerospace/defense and others. You will have the opportunity to drive industry-level impact by harnessing Keysight's trove of deep measurement expertise and the design, emulation, and test data that drives the world's most influential electronic applications. With your passion and vision, you will deliver breakthrough AI solutions that accelerate customer innovations, secure the world, and connect people across the globe.

Keysight's central AI team is a hub of innovation where top-tier researchers and engineers collaborate to create cutting-edge ML technologies that power our world-class products and services. Our team is at the forefront of AI research, driving advancements in supervised and unsupervised learning, generative models, temporal learning, multimodal input streams, deep reinforcement learning, inverse reinforcement learning, and large language models. At Keysight, we are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Our mission for ML solutions is to develop transformative ML technology that address real-world, large-scale problems, ensuring our products lead the industry in performance and reliability.

We foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and every team member's contribution is valued. Our cross-functional teams work closely to integrate AI/ML solutions seamlessly into our products, ensuring that we meet and exceed the needs of our customers. If you are driven by curiosity, inspired by challenges, and ready to make a significant impact, Keysight's central AI team is the place for you.

About the Role:

We are seeking a visionary Principal Machine Learning Engineer to join our team at Keysight. In this leadership role, you will define and drive a bold vision while leading the team's technical execution with hands-on contribution, mentoring, and direction. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative ML solutions for our next-generation design and test products, tackling complex technical challenges and leveraging your expertise in deep learning, predictive modeling, and algorithm development to create impactful solutions.

As a top technical leader of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on pioneering projects, develop state-of-the-art algorithms, and contribute to the evolution of technologies that enable the next generation of design and test products, including those for the 6G and AI data center era.

In this role, you will also act as a bridge between the central AI team and various business units within Keysight. By collaborating closely with different departments, you will help stimulate and imagine new product opportunities and use cases for machine learning technologies. Your ability to understand and translate business needs into technical solutions will be crucial in driving innovation and ensuring that our AI/ML solutions align with the broader goals of the company. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of creativity and exploration, encouraging teams to push the boundaries of what's possible and deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Your responsibilities will include leading the design and maintenance of big data-driven predictive models, spearheading the development of state-of-the-art machine learning models and building infrastructure tools to support the full lifecycle of ML models. You will guide and

inspire a team of engineers, ensuring the seamless integration of AI/ML solutions into our products and driving significant improvements in business metrics and user engagement.

We seek a self-starter with strong programming skills, hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch, and a passion for developing intuitive, well-architected, and maintainable software tools. As a leader, you will foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, champion creative problem-solving, and push the boundaries of what's possible. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to lead and innovate, we want you on our team.

This role offers high career growth opportunity. We are seeking candidates with advancement potential to become a Keysight Fellow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, validation, and maintenance of big data-driven predictive models, pipelines, and tools to enhance user engagement, leveraging the latest machine learning technologies and user pattern recognition.
• Implement cutting-edge machine learning models to optimize business metrics and facilitate end-to-end deployment.
• Develop infrastructure tools to enhance the development, deployment, and overall lifecycle management of machine learning models.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders, ranging from customers to internal leadership, to ensure alignment with customer needs and drive successful outcomes.
• Champion a customer-centric approach, understanding and prioritizing customer needs (before they do), and effectively conveying these insights to development teams.
• Inspire and challenge development teams to achieve ambitious goals sustainably, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD with a minimum of 8 years of experience, with deep expertise in predictive ML, not just GenAI applications.
• Demonstrated technical leadership guiding ML engineers.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping AI products from concept to deployment, demonstrating the ability to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions in real-world applications.
• Extensive expertise in deep learning (DL) and statistical machine learning (ML).
• Experience working cross-organizationally to identify and integrate technology streams into a common solution.
• Thorough understanding of predictive modeling and various machine learning algorithms for supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Strong programming skills, including proficiency in Python and C++.
• Hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Extensive experience with the complete MLOps workflow, encompassing data platform, training infrastructure, and edge deployment infrastructure.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and independently explore innovative ideas to enhance products and operations.
• Strong collaborative and creative mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualification:

• PhD in AI/ML, Computer Science or related field, and experience as an established technology visionary. Must have deep predictive ML expertise, not just GenAI application.
• Familiarity with Keysight products and domains, demonstrating an understanding of the technology and market landscape in commercial communications, aerospace/defense, and industrial electronics.
• Passion for developing intuitive, maintainable, and well-architected software tools/apps.

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.

CA pay range: MIN $207,360 - MAX $345,600

CO pay range: MIN $192,000 - MAX $320,000

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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***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.