Senior UX Designer/Usability Engineer

Keysight is on 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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

We are seeking a highly motivated Lead UX Designer and Usability Engineer to collaborate with multiple software development teams to drive the creation of exceptional user experiences for cutting-edge products. This role focuses on new product development across diverse areas such as automation, analytics, data management, lab management, configuration management, and AI-assited test and measurement. The ideal candidate will combine a user-centric approach with technical expertise to design and deliver intuitive, efficient, and delightful solutions that meet user needs and business goals.

• Design and deliver compelling user experiences for software products that align with user needs and business objectives.
• Conduct user research to identify pain points, behaviors, and preferences, translating findings into actionable insights.
• Develop user personas to guide design decisions and product development.
• Create wireframes, low-fidelity prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to visualize concepts and solutions.
• Conduct usability testing to evaluate and refine designs, ensuring user feedback is incorporated.
• Lead usability reviews with software development teams to enhance design implementation and user satisfaction.
• Advocate for the user in all stages of product development, ensuring designs are intuitive and accessible.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, software engineering, and QA, to integrate usability best practices into the development lifecycle.
• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design strategies and methodologies.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Lead Usability Engineer or UX Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful product designs.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, UI Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Expertise in conducting user research, developing personas, and creating wireframes and high-fidelity mockups.
• Proven experience in usability testing and conducting usability reviews with software development teams.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of usability principles, user-centered design methodologies, and accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and trade-offs to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with software development processes, including Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of automation, analytics, data management, and AI applications is highly desirable.

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***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California pay range: MIN $ 184,000.00- MAX $306,000.00

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)