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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer (Solution Engineer, NAS) - **Company:** Keysight Technologies - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $177,540.0 - $295,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Common Lisp Object Systems, Network Congestion, Data Centers, Linux, Ethernet, InfiniBand, Internetworking, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Routing, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open VSwitch, Rapid Prototyping Process, Remote Direct Memory Access, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, IEEE 802.3, Scripting, Google Cloud, Backend, Juniper, Data Center Networking, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18328545?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18328545%2FSystems-Engineer-Solution-Engineer-Nas-California-Santa-Clara ## About the Role A background equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is essential. The role covers both pre-sales and post-sales, with a solid understanding of networking and routing protocols such as ISIS, OSPF, and MP-BGP, as well as EVPN/Segment Routing, and knowledge of data encapsulations including MPLS, VxLAN, MACSec, and RoCEv2. As AI and machine learning workloads reshape modern data center architectures, familiarity with AI/ML back-end network fabrics, including RoCEv2/RDMA performance, lossless Ethernet behavior (PFC, ECN, DCQCN), and congestion management for large-scale GPU cluster environments, is highly valued. Familiarity with private and public cloud capabilities, including Linux, KVM, containers, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and Azure, is a strong advantage. Python automation skills are important for process optimization and for driving innovation in solution development and deployment., Must-Have (Required) * A background equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering. * 5+ years in customer-facing engineering roles, with pre-sales experience preferred. * Strong proficiency with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and TCP/IP internetworking. * Working experience (production or lab) with modern data center and backbone architectures and protocols: CLOS, Leaf/Spine, VxLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing. * Solid Python automation/scripting experience with REST APIs. * Hands-on experience with traffic generation / network test equipment. * Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with openness to feedback, a team-first approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift. * Ability to travel up to 30% of work time. Desired (Nice to Have) * Network certification such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent (e.g., Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, Arista). * Working experience with Ixia test products. * Experience with virtualization stacks (KVM/Open vSwitch, VMware/NSX) and containerization (Docker, K8s). * Working knowledge of public clouds (AWS, GCP). * Strong plus:Working knowledge of AI/ML data center networking, including RoCEv2/RDMA, lossless Ethernet, and congestion control mechanisms (PFC/ECN/DCQCN); familiarity with GPU cluster fabrics, rail-optimized CLOS designs, and AI workload traffic patterns (e.g., collective communication such as NCCL). * Preferred:Exposure to AI network test/validation solutions such as Keysight KAI (Keysight AI) Data Center Builder, and awareness of Ultra Ethernet (UEC) and InfiniBand as fabric alternatives. Santa Clara, CA Pay Range: MIN $177,540.00 - MAX $295,900.00 ## Description The Solution Engineer is a core contributor within the Sales organization, responsible for designing and delivering advanced technical solutions across Keysight's Network and Application/Security (NAS) test portfolio. This role requires strong hands-on knowledge of test systems and networking protocols, along with the ability to support complex technologies, including the emerging demands of AI/ML data center networking. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and bring strong adaptability and a collaborative, team-first approach., * Providing specialized technical guidance and building advanced technical solutions across Keysight's product such as IxNetwork and service portfolio, including AI data center test solutions. * Supporting design and consultation sessions with prospective clients, demonstrating protocol expertise and helping drive the solution discussion. * Taking ownership of complex technical problems and partnering across teams to support customer needs and broader business objectives. * Adapting to shifting business priorities and workload demands while maintaining a solution-oriented, execution-focused mindset. * Delivering sales presentations, product installations, and maintenance, ensuring smooth product integration into customer systems. * Integrating Keysight products and services at the system level into the customer's environment and ensuring interoperability. * Supporting customers in validating AI/ML back-end network fabrics, including RoCEv2/RDMA performance, lossless Ethernet behavior (PFC, ECN, DCQCN), and congestion control for large-scale GPU cluster training and inference workloads. * Tailoring solutions to customer needs by applying knowledge of networking, routing, and AI data center fabric protocols. * Developing product demonstrations and customer training materials. * Leveraging Python automation for improved efficiency and rapid prototyping, with a solid understanding of the overall QA automation framework. * Staying current on industry trends, competitive products, and the latest developments in networking protocols, AI/ML fabric technologies, and automation techniques, including customers' test automation frameworks. * Collaborating with the Engineering and Product Management teams to help refine product features. * Supporting the sales process for complex or advanced systems and applications by building proof-of-concept tests that demonstrate solution capabilities. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)