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<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #e90029;"><a href="https://www.keysight.com/us/en/about.html" target="_blank" style="color: #e90029;" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Keysight</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e90029;"> </span>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 </span><span style="color: #e90029;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykxkSz5DlPo&t=16s" target="_blank" style="color: #e90029;" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">about what we do.</span></a></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Our </span><span style="color: #e90029;"><a href="https://jobs.keysight.com/awards" target="_blank" style="color: #e90029;" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">award-winning</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: red;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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.</span></p> <br><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Resident Engineer – Network Test & Automation (Google Account)</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">We are looking for a highly skilled <strong>Resident Engineer</strong> to support a strategic Google account, working on cutting-edge <strong>Network test Automation and Traffic validation solutions</strong>. This is a customer-facing role requiring strong technical depth, fast response, and a proactive mindset.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif;">• Provide <strong>real-time technical support</strong> via vendor chat for network testing and automation issues<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to <strong>IxNetwork, Open Traffic Generator, IxExplorer, and Ixia hardware</strong><br>• Debug protocols such as <strong>BGP, IS-IS, RSVP, MPLS, MacSec</strong>, and traffic/aggregation scenarios<br>• Support <strong>automation frameworks (Python, RestPy, REST APIs)</strong> and validate customer test cases<br>• Work on <strong>FP testing, topology setup</strong> (UHD, Ixia-C, HW ports), and feature validation<br>• Investigate issues from <strong>partner bug tracking systems</strong> and drive them toward closure<br>• Collaborate with <strong>NEMs (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Nokia, Ciena)</strong> on private repos and Slack channels<br>• Contribute to <strong>GitHub PRs</strong> and automation test development<br>• Troubleshoot <strong>port/link/transceiver issues</strong> using Ix tools<br>• Provide <strong>user onboarding and technical guidance</strong> when required<br>• Partner with internal teams (<strong>R&D, QA, Support, PM</strong>) and customer teams for resolution<br>• Maintain <strong>fast response times</strong> and a strong customer-first approach</span></p> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li>10+ years in <strong>Networking / Test & measurement + Automation</strong><br>• Strong <strong>Python scripting</strong>(must-have)</li><li><span style="color: #000000;">Strong </span><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Golang intermediary understanding (must-have)</span></strong></li><li><span style="color: #000000;">Strong </span><strong><span style="color: #000000;">understanding of Git and version control methodologies</span></strong></li><li>Hands-on with <strong>IxNetwork, IxExplorer, Open Traffic Generator, Ixia platforms</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Linux environments</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>Routing & Switching protocols</strong>(BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, VPNs, SDN)</li><li>Experience in <strong>Test topology design, Traffic validation, and Debugging</strong></li><li>Familiarity with <strong>REST APIs, RestPy, DUT configurations</strong></li><li>Excellent <strong>problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills</strong></li><li>Self-driven with a <strong>“can-do” attitude and quick response mindset</strong></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Good to Have</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with <strong>IxLoad / BreakingPoint (BPS)</strong><br>• CCNP or equivalent certification<br>• Exposure to <strong>hyperscaler environments (Google or similar)</strong></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Why Join?</strong><br>Work closely with one of the world’s leading tech companies, solve complex large-scale networking problems, and be at the forefront of <strong>network automation and validation innovation</strong>.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Travel</strong></p><ul><li>Less than 25%</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Base Location</strong></p><ul><li>Bangalore</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #e90029;"><a href="https://about.keysight.com/en/jobs/careers_privacy_statement.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: #e90029;" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Careers Privacy Statement</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***</span></p>

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