Research Operating Manager

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, employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over countries. Learn more about what we do.

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Responsibilities

Why Keysight QES?

Join a team shaping the software foundation of next-generation quantum technologies. At Quantum Engineering Solutions (QES), you will lead world-class engineers building the real-time operating systems, orchestration layers, and control software that enable cutting-edge quantum research and commercial deployments. You’ll collaborate with top experts in quantum physics, embedded systems, control engineering, and high-performance software—while helping define the future of the quantum ecosystem.

Overview :

Keysight Technologies’ Quantum Engineering Solutions (QES) division is seeking an energetic and highly effective Software Operating Manager to lead the Core Quantum OS engineering team. This team is responsible for developing the operating software that powers our quantum control platforms, instrumentation integration, and real-time experimental workflows.

In this role, you will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership to a team of software engineers developing the core operating system layers for Keysight’s quantum solutions. You will drive engineering execution, architectural direction, and cross-functional alignment with physics, firmware, hardware, and customer-facing teams. This position is ideal for a technical software leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working at the intersection of software and deep science, and wants to help shape the compute and control infrastructure behind the world’s most advanced quantum systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers responsible for Core Quantum OS development, real-time orchestration layers, and system-level integration.
• Define engineering assignments, sprint plans, and development processes that ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, customer-ready software.
• Partner closely with quantum physicists, firmware engineers, and hardware teams to architect scalable and reliable software solutions for complex quantum control systems.
• Drive the design, implementation, and validation of software components that interface with instrumentation such as AWGs, digitizers, DC sources, and Keysight’s quantum SDK.
• Foster effective collaboration with customer-facing engineering teams to translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans.
• Establish and enforce best practices for software architecture, testing, quality assurance, and documentation.
• Contribute to product strategy through strategic planning, roadmap development, and alignment with QES long-term technology objectives.
• Promote a high-performance engineering culture grounded in transparency, accountability, learning, and rapid iteration.
• Manage resource planning, hiring, performance reviews, and team development initiatives.

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