Expression of Interest: R&D Operating Mgr II
IN-HR-Gurgaon
Global Careers (External)
Req #: 49221
Type: Regular
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Overview: 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 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. We are looking for an experienced DevOps & Release Engineering Lead to join our High‑Frequency Measurement (HFM) software team in India. This role will be responsible for owning and evolving the CI/CD infrastructure, driving DevOps improvements, leading the release engineering function, and spearheading AI‑based productivity initiatives to accelerate software delivery for HFM products. You will lead a small team in India and work daily with cross‑functional partners (Engineering, QA, Architects, Product) across multiple geographies (U.S., China, Japan, and other Keysight sites). You will play a critical role in streamlining how software flows from development into production, ensuring we meet customer expectations for quality, reliability, and faster time‑to‑market. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Strategy * Build, mentor, and manage a DevOps team in India. * Define team priorities, set KPIs, and align with the global HFM software leadership vision. * DevOps & CI/CD Improvements * Own the end‑to‑end CI/CD pipeline for HFM software (build automation, test automation, artifact management). * Modernize and optimize CI/CD infrastructure (servers, containers, dashboards). * Introduce scalable, cloud‑enabled CI/CD practices and improve pipeline reliability and speed. * Release Engineering & Process Streamlining * Lead the release engineering process for HFM software, ensuring smooth and predictable releases. * Define and enforce branching strategies, release gates, and LKG (last known good) build processes. * Build dashboards and trend charts to track release health (e.g., % of releases on time, % of must‑have features met, test stability trends). * AI‑Driven Productivity Initiatives * Identify and pilot AI tools and workflows that can reduce manual work in testing, release engineering, and developer productivity. * Partner with the AI for Productivity program to integrate AI into CI/CD workflows and release automation. * Cross‑Functional & Cross‑Geo Collaboration * Serve as the bridge between engineering, QA, DevOps, and architects to ensure alignment on priorities. * Coordinate with teams across India, U.S., and Japan to establish a follow‑the‑sun DevOps and release model. * Facilitate shared best practices and maintain consistent processes across geographies. Qualifications: Experience: 8+ years in software engineering with 4+ years in DevOps or Release Engineering; at least 2+ years in a team lead or manager role. Technical Expertise: Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TFS , Grafana etc.). Deep knowledge of build and test automation, artifact repositories (Artifactory/Nexus), and branching/version control (Git). Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and infrastructure automation. Experience introducing AI/ML tools or automation scripts for developer productivity (a plus). Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate across geographies. Comfortable working across time zones, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in test & measurement software or embedded/firmware‑linked applications. Familiarity with Keysight or similar instruments in a CI/CD context. Hands‑on experience introducing AI/automation into DevOps workflows. What Success Looks Like Faster release cadence: CI/CD pipelines are optimized and reliable. AI productivity wins: AI initiatives reduce manual effort in testing and release tasks. Clear visibility: Dashboards and reporting show release health and progress. Stronger team: India‑based DevOps/release engineering team is high‑performing, globally connected, and aligned with the HFM software strategy. Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
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