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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Engineer - Optical Solutions - **Company:** Keysight Technologies - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $167,980.0 - $279,970.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Network Analysis, Data Centers, Robotic Automation Software, AI Infrastructure, IEEE 802.3, Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT), Integration Tests - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17619806?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17619806%2FSolutions-Engineer-Optical-Solutions-California-Santa-Clara ## About the Role We're seeking a recognized technical expert who combines deep optical networking expertise with a passion for solving complex customer challenges. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in optical communications, test and measurement, and customer collaboration, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into innovative, end-to-end solutions., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; Master's or Ph.D. preferred. * Typically 10+ years of industry experience developing, testing, or supporting optical communication technologies. * Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: + Silicon photonics and co-packaged optics (CPO) + High-speed optical interconnect technologies, including 112G, 224G, and 448G PAM4 + Optical transceivers and interconnect architectures (400G, 800G, and emerging 1.6T) + Industry standards, including IEEE 802.3, OIF-CEI, and emerging AI interconnect standards * Hands-on experience with optical test and measurement technologies, including products such as: + Optical modulation analyzers + Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) + High-bandwidth oscilloscopes + Network analyzers + Tunable lasers + Optical power meters * Demonstrated ability to solve complex customer problems by designing and delivering integrated test and validation solutions. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience collaborating directly with customer engineering teams and cross-functional technical organizations. * Willingness to travel as needed to support customer engagements (typically 10-25%; up to approximately 50% for exceptional remote candidates)., * Experience supporting AI data centers, hyperscalers, optical module vendors, silicon photonics companies, or other leading optical networking organizations. * Experience developing customized optical test solutions for customer-specific applications. * Familiarity with Keysight optical solutions or comparable optical test and measurement platforms. * Active participation in industry standards organizations or technical conferences (e.g., IEEE, OIF, OFC). ## Description As a Solutions Engineer - Optical Solutions, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, partnering with customers to solve complex optical engineering challenges by designing and delivering end-to-end test and validation solutions that integrate Keysight hardware, software, and ecosystem technologies. You will: * Partner with AI data centers, hyperscalers, optical module vendors, and silicon photonics companies to understand complex system-level challenges and develop customized optical test and validation solutions. * Serve as the technical bridge between customers, Sales, and Keysight's Optical Center of Excellence (COE), helping translate customer requirements into innovative, scalable solutions. * Architect end-to-end optical test solutions spanning: + Component characterization (lasers, modulators, photodiodes) + Module validation (400G, 800G, and emerging 1.6T transceivers) + System-level interoperability, including SerDes, host interfaces, and standards compliance. * Design and integrate complete test solutions using optical modulation analyzers, BERTs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, automation software, tunable lasers, power meters, and other technologies across Keysight's optical portfolio. * Lead technical discovery with customers to identify unique application challenges, qualify technical opportunities, and define the optimal solution approach for high-impact engagements. * Build trusted, long-term relationships with customer engineering teams by providing deep technical expertise throughout solution design, deployment, and validation. * Identify opportunities where custom engineering, software, professional services, or ecosystem partnerships are required to address customer-specific needs. * Collaborate closely with product management, R&D, and cross-functional teams to provide customer insights that support the continued expansion and success of Keysight's optical portfolio. * Stay at the forefront of emerging optical networking technologies, industry standards, and AI infrastructure trends to help customers address next-generation test and measurement challenges. ## Related Videos - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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