Solution Architect (SONiC)

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.

Keysight is seeking a solution architect with deep automation expertise in SONiC‑based switch validation, hands‑on experience with the sonic‑mgmt test framework and traffic generator automation. This role focuses on validating high‑performance switching platforms for next‑generation AI data center deployments, including advanced AI transports like RoCEv2.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and validation of SONiC features using sonic‑mgmt (pytest‑based framework) .
• Design and execute functional, scale, performance, and interoperability testing across L2/L3, EVPN/VXLAN, QoS, ACL, and multi‑ASIC platforms.
• Validate AI data center networking features including RDMA, RoCEv2, ECN, PFC , and congestion management.
• Develop Python‑based automated test cases, integrate into CI/CD pipelines, GitHub workflows.
• Drive performance benchmarking and traffic validation using Keysight traffic generators.
• Analyze packet captures, telemetry, and system logs to identify root cause and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with customers from various segments like hyperscalers, silicon vendors, platform teams, and software developers to ensure feature readiness and production stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Network Communications, Computer Data Sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network test/validation roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with SONiC and sonic‑mgmt .
• Proficiency in Python automation and pytest framework.
• Deep understanding of routing and data center protocols (BGP, ECMP, VXLAN/EVPN).
• Experience validating switch fabrics in AI/ML cluster environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Keysight traffic generators for scale and performance validation.
• Expertise with Keysight traffic generators APIs like IxNetwork RESTPy, OTG.
• Deep automation knowledge of traffic generators and switches.
• Strong Linux debugging and networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency in working with GitHub repository .

Preferred

• Knowledge of SAI and merchant silicon architectures.
• Experience with large‑scale AI/HPC data center fabrics.
• Familiarity with telemetry, gNMI, and automation‑driven infrastructure testing.
• Knowledge of SONiC architecture (swss, syncd, SAI, Redis DB).
• Working with MCP and AI enabled automation tools.

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.

Pay

Pay is based on experience, education and skills; most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below. California pay range: MIN $164,430 - MAX $274,040. Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

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)