Senior Solutions Engineer

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 359,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL. is seeking a Solution Engineer to design and deliver sophisticated NAS test solutions for AI-enabled data centers. You will lead pre-sales discussions, architect advanced network fabrics, and drive proof-of-concept engagements across customer environments.

The role requires 8+ years in customer-facing engineering, deep expertise in data center networking, and strong Python automation. Some travel may be needed to support global customers and projects.

Qualifications

• A U.S. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering equivalent.
• 8+ years in customer-facing engineering roles, with pre-sales preferred.
• Expert proficiency with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and TCP/IP internetworking.
• Hands-on with data center/backbone architectures and protocols: CLOS, Leaf/Spine, VxLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SR.
• Advanced Python automation with REST APIs.
• Experience with traffic generation / network test equipment.
• AI/ML data center networking tech incl. RoCEv2/RDMA, lossless Ethernet, congestion control.
• Team-oriented and adaptable, travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical authority crafting advanced technical solutions for Keysight products (IxNetwork) and AI data center tests.
• Lead design sessions with prospects, showcasing protocols and driving solution discussions.
• Own complex problems and collaborate across teams to support business goals.
• Deliver sales presentations, product installations, and ensure integration into customer systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and escalate complex opportunities.

Skills

Networking protocols

Python automation

Pre-sales experience

AI/ML data center networking

RoCEv2/RDMA

BGP/OSPF

VxLAN/EVPN

TCP/IP

Customer-facing

Leadership / mentoring

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ixia test equipment

KVM/Open vSwitch

VMware/NSX

Docker/Kubernetes

REST APIs

Public clouds (AWS, GCP)

Keysight IxNetwork

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

Role Overview

The Solution Engineer is integral to the Sales organization, dedicated to designing and delivering sophisticated technical solutions across Keysight's Network and Application/Security (NAS) test portfolio. This role demands deep expertise in test systems and networking protocols, along with strong leadership in supporting complex technologies, including the core demands of AI/ML data center networking. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, high-velocity environment and bring strong adaptability and a collaborative, team-first approach.

A background equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is essential. The role requires proficiency in both pre-sales and post-sales, with a solid understanding of networking and routing protocols such as ISIS, OSPF, and MP-BGP, as well as EVPN/Segment Routing, and knowledge of data encapsulations including MPLS, VxLAN, MACSec, and RoCEv2.

As AI and machine learning workloads reshape modern data center architectures, deep expertise in AI/ML back-end network fabrics, including RoCEv2/RDMA performance, lossless Ethernet behavior (PFC, ECN, DCQCN), and congestion management for large-scale GPU cluster environments, is required. Familiarity with private and public cloud capabilities, including Linux, KVM, containers, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and Azure, is highly advantageous. Advanced Python automation skills are essential for process optimization and for driving innovation in solution development and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the lead technical authority and crafting advanced technical solutions for Keysight's product such as IxNetwork and service portfolio, including AI data center test solutions.
• Leading design and consultation sessions with prospective clients, showcasing expertise in protocols and driving the solution discussion.
• Taking end-to-end ownership of complex problems and partnering across teams to support broader business objectives and customer needs.
• Adapting to shifting business priorities and workload demands while maintaining a solution-oriented, execution-focused mindset.
• Delivering sales presentations, product installations, and maintenance, ensuring seamless product integration into customer systems.
• Integrating Keysight products and services at the system level into the customer's environment and ensuring interoperability.
• Leading customer validation of AI/ML back-end network fabrics, including RoCEv2/RDMA performance, lossless Ethernet behavior (PFC, ECN, DCQCN), and congestion control for large-scale GPU cluster training and inference workloads, and advising customers on fabric design trade-offs.
• Tailoring solutions to meet customer needs, capitalizing on knowledge of networking, routing, and AI data center fabric protocols.
• Developing product demonstrations and customer training materials.
• Leveraging Python automation for enhanced efficiency and rapid prototyping, with a solid understanding of the overall QA automation framework.
• Staying informed of industry trends, competitive products, and the latest in networking protocols, AI/ML fabric technologies, and automation techniques, including understanding the customers' test automation frameworks.
• Collaborating with the Engineering and Product Management teams to refine product features.
• Facilitating the sales process for complex or advanced systems or applications, constructing proof-of-concept tests to demonstrate solution capabilities.
• Mentoring junior Solution Engineers and acting as an escalation point for the most complex technical opportunities.

Qualifications

Must-Have (Required)

• A background equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 8+ years in customer-facing engineering roles, with pre-sales roles strongly preferred.
• Expert proficiency with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and TCP/IP internetworking.
• Working experience (production or lab) with modern data center and backbone architectures and protocols: CLOS, Leaf/Spine, VxLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing.
• Advanced Python automation/scripting experience with REST APIs.
• Extensive hands-on experience with traffic generation / network test equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML data center networking, including RoCEv2/RDMA, lossless Ethernet, and congestion control mechanisms (PFC/ECN/DCQCN), with hands-on experience validating GPU cluster fabrics, rail-optimized CLOS designs, and AI workload traffic patterns (e.g., collective communication such as NCCL).
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with openness to feedback, a team-first approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of work time.

Desired (Nice to Have)

• Expert-level network certification such as CCIE or equivalent (e.g., Juniper JNCIE).
• Working experience with Ixia test products.
• Experience with virtualization stacks (KVM/Open vSwitch, VMware/NSX) and containerization (Docker, K8s).
• Working knowledge of public clouds (AWS, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with AI network test/validation solutions such as Keysight KAI (Keysight AI) Data Center Builder, with working knowledge of Ultra Ethernet (UEC) and InfiniBand as fabric alternatives.

Pay Range:

USD $215,180.00 - USD $358,630.00 Year

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