Solutions Architect High-Speed Digital Test

IXIA; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company located in Wokingham is seeking a Digital Solution Architect to lead complex customer solutions in high-speed digital interfaces. This role involves translating customer requirements into actionable designs, serving as the key technical interface between customers and internal teams. Candidates should have significant experience in relevant communication standards and strong skills in programming and customer engagement. The position also requires travel and extensive collaboration with international teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in a technical, customer-facing role.
• Experience in verification of high-speed digital IP and/or interfaces.
• Knowledge of relevant communication standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze customer requirements and use cases.
• Define system architecture, acceptance criteria, and test strategies.
• Design solutions around key industry standards.

Skills

Knowledge of IEEE Ethernet standards

Experience with Python programming

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Digital Solution Architect – High-Speed Digital to own complex customer solutions around high-speed digital and physical-layer interfaces. In this role, you’ll be the go-to technical lead for strategic opportunities: understanding customer architectures, defining system‑level test solutions using Keysight technology, and coordinating with sales and R&D to deliver on what you design. If you like turning vague requirements into concrete architectures and working directly with customers on cutting‑edge Ethernet, DDR, PCIe, USB, and display standards, you’ll feel at home here.

Role Summary

The Digital Solution Architect translates complex customer requirements into implementable, differentiated solutions using Keysight’s measurement technologies, complemented by custom development and commercially available components. You will act as the central technical interface between customers and Keysight teams, with a strong focus on high‑speed digital and physical‑layer standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze customer requirements and use cases.
• Define system architecture, acceptance criteria, and test strategies.
• Act as the primary technical interface between the customer and Keysight’s internal teams (Sales, R&D, Services, etc.)
• Design solutions around key industry standards, including:
  • IEEE Ethernet standards
  • DDR
  • PCIe / USB
  • HDMI / DisplayPort
• Adapt these standards and solutions to modified or application‑specific use models across different industries in EMEA.
• Collaborate with international colleagues and various Keysight R&D centers to define and deliver solutions.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Up to date knowledge of relevant electrical and optical physical layer communication standards such as:
  • IEEE Ethernet standards
  • DDR
  • PCIe / USB
  • HDMI / DisplayPort
• Experience in scripts‑based programming languages (preferably Python) in real time environments and/or for signal processing
• Some experience with simulation and simulation to measurement correlation
• Experience with structured system development (requirements, architecture, implementation, validation).

Soft skills

• Fluent in English and local language of the primary work location
• Strong communication skills across hierarchies, cultures, and channels (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Good negotiation skills and the ability to explain technical–commercial trade‑offs.
• Comfortable presenting to larger internal and external audiences.
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international, multi‑day, multiple times per month)

Experience

• Relevant experience in verification, characterization and debugging of high‑speed digital IP and/or interfaces
• Minimum of five years in a technical, customer‑facing role
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Considerations

• Design experience and/or senior‑level design validation/verification experience.
• Background does not need to be from test & measurement; semiconductor, EDA, or component applications engineering experience is highly relevant.
• Experience in delivering or consuming statement‑of‑work (SoW)-based consulting or professional services projects.

Personal Attributes

• Inquisitive and curious, with a strong drive to understand customer problems in depth.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in cross‑functional, international teams.

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