Solution Architect (SONiC)

Keysight Technologies

Everett, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$164,430–$274,040 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, BGP, Benchmarking, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Quality, Data Science, Electronic Design, GitHub, Interoperability Testing, Linux Operating System, MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, Manufacturing, Network Debugging, Network Operations Center, Network Testing, Performance Testing, Prototyping, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, QoS (Quality of Service), Redis, Root Cause Analysis, Semiconductors, Simulation, Software Development, Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Delivery, Technical/Engineering Design, Telemetry, Test Automation, Test Case, Testing, Validation Testing

LOCATION

Everett, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Overview

Keysightis 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 moreabout what we do.

Our award-winningculture 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 automationexpertise 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 switchfabrics 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.

Careers Privacy Statement

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 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

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)

Keysight is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. See all of our notices regarding accommodations and EEO.

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