Electro Optical Software Product 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 ~15,000 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.

• Co‑author and review technical marketing materials, including product descriptions, competitive analyses, ads, white papers, and web content for the Optical Design Engineering team.
• Participate in industry events and conferences to represent Keysight and stay current with optical technology trends.
• Engage in strategic product planning, requirements generation, and roadmap development in close collaboration with R&D teams.
• Support agile software development activities, including planning meetings, bug triage, test prioritization, and feature acceptance testing.
• Manage alpha and beta programs by recruiting users, collecting feedback, and synthesizing results to shape future product releases.
• Work with external partners—such as glass manufacturers, model providers, and embedded catalog vendors—to enhance product capabilities.
• Analyze and validate product packaging and pricing through customer feedback and competitive intelligence.
• Support sales, distributors, and customer engagements through on‑site visits, trade shows, user group meetings, and technical presentations.
• Contribute to professional development by attending technical sessions, taking relevant courses, and building strong team relationships.

• Drive the evolution of Keysight's optical design software portfolio, ensuring alignment with industry needs and technological advancements.
• Empower customers to innovate in areas such as sensors, transceivers, lasers and photonic integrated circuits by delivering best‑in‑class design solutions.
• Enhance Keysight's market leadership through effective product positioning, compelling marketing, and robust customer engagement.
• Accelerate the adoption of cutting‑edge simulation and modeling tools within the photonics and optics community.
• Facilitate seamless collaboration between R&D, sales, and marketing, leading to successful product launches and customer satisfaction.
• Strengthen Keysight's global presence by representing the company at key industry events and building strategic partnerships.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Optical Design Engineering team.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline with emphasis on electro‑optics.
• Proven experience using EM solver software (e.g., FDTD, RCWA, diffraction‑based, beam propagation tools) for EO device design.
• Background as an optical, electrical, or systems engineer in the design and manufacture of electro‑optical devices (sensors, transceivers, lasers, PICs, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs into product features and specifications.
• Hands‑on experience collaborating with software development teams to define and communicate product requirements and use cases.
• Familiarity with AI systems, solid modeling, and photonics tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally for customer engagement, trade shows, and team meetings.

• Excellent communicator able to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross‑functional, multicultural environments.
• Strategic thinker with a customer‑centric mindset and strong analytical skills.
• Resourceful, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional growth.
• Comfortable networking and building relationships across…