Job Details

Overview

Keysight is at 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.

Responsibilities

Digital Hardware Design Lead

As a Digital Hardware Design Lead, you will join a high‑performance R&D team located primarily in Santa Rosa, CA and partner closely with teams around the globe. The position can be based in Santa Clara or Santa Rosa, CA. Our team is a key part of Keysight's central research and development organization—Keysight Laboratories. We help create, validate, and implement technology involving high‑performance digital baseband, next‑generation ASICs, analog and digital phase‑lock‑loop structures, and microwave/mm‑wave solutions. Your focus will be on digital architectures and designs, including timing and synchronization for complex solutions.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years relevant job experience or education beyond a bachelor's degree
• Proven experience driving architectures for digital hardware solutions
• Strong collaboration skills with cross‑organizational teams
• Proficiency in PCIe and other common digital bus standards
• Familiarity with modular systems (such as PXIe)
• Knowledge of techniques for time and phase alignment in digital systems
• Expertise in hardware circuit board design of digital assemblies, including FPGAs and DRAM
• Self‑motivated, quick learner with excellent analytical skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, adaptability, and eagerness to push technical boundaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa or Santa Clara, CA.

Desired Skills

• Experience with electronic test and measurement equipment
• Familiarity with common computer‑on‑module standards
• Knowledge of signal integrity simulation and measurement tools
• Experience with object‑oriented programming
• Strong understanding of FPGA techniques for clock phase rotation and time alignment of data streams
• Expertise in techniques for time synchronization and phase alignment across multiple instruments
• Familiarity with the latest FPGA tool flows and design methodologies

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B Visa status) may not be considered.

California Pay Range: MIN $134,950 – MAX $254,120 Annually
Salary is based on experience, education, and skills; most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above.
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program.

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)

***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.