Overview
Keysight is seeking an innovative and strategic DevOps Leader to drive the modernization and integration of our release processes and automation frameworks within the Keysight Wireless R&D team. This role is at the heart of our transformation, bridging traditional telecommunications engineering with modern cloud infrastructure practices.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, release integration processes, and a SaaS-enabled test execution platform that supports automated testing, continuous deployment, and real-time reporting. Working closely with System Test, Product Management, and R&D teams, the DevOps Leader will ensure that our development and release tool chains are efficient, scalable, and capable of supporting rapid product iterations and continuous improvement.
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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. 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:
CI/CD Pipeline Development and Release Integration:
Design, implement, and maintain state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development, testing, and release of our telecommunications products.
Oversee the integration of automated test cases into the release process, ensuring seamless deployment across development and production environments.
Collaborate with development teams to build a robust release tool chain that supports continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Cloud Infrastructure and Automation:
Leverage modern cloud infrastructure (e.g., containerization, orchestration, Infrastructure as Code) to drive efficiency and scalability in our DevOps processes.
Utilize cloud-based SaaS methodologies to create a centralized, automated test execution platform (test farm) that delivers real-time reporting and analytics.
Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging DevOps tools and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Collaboration and Cross Functional Leadership:
Work closely with R&D, Test and Product Management teams to ensure that automation frameworks and release processes meet cross-functional requirements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the DevOps team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Partner with global teams to ensure that the release processes align with the broader objectives of the Keysight Wireless R&D team.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Proven DevOps leadership in high-tech, or SaaS environments
Experience designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines and automated releases
Expertise in cloud infrastructure and DevOps tools:
-Containerization: Docker
-Orchestration: Kubernetes
-Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation
Skilled in integrating automated testing frameworks into CI/CD for end-to-end validation
Strong communication and leadership abilities across globally distributed teams
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiency
Open to international travel and flexible hours to support global collaboration
Proficient with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI (or similar)
Experienced with configuration management tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet
Expertise in building release toolchains supporting agile and continuous delivery models
Capable of designing scalable, SaaS-like test execution platforms integrated with DevOps workflows
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in a similar role within a globally distributed organization.
Hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry, particularly with products related to 4G/5G and emerging 6G technologies.
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