Are you a technology visionary with a passion for shaping the future of industry standards? Do you excel at leading technical teams and driving innovation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Tektronix is seeking a highly skilled Technology Domain Expert to represent us in the PCI-SIG/CXL/UCIe consortiums and play a key role in the development of next-generation standards.

In this strategic position, you will collaborate closely with PCI-SIG to create and define test standards for the evolving PCIe/CXL technologies. Additionally, you will work with our engineering teams to translate these standards into actionable, cutting-edge test solutions. This role will position you at the intersection of technology, industry leadership, and product innovation, ensuring Tektronix continues to lead in high-performance testing and validation solutions.

As a Domain Expert and industry lead in PCIe and CXL, you will drive the alignment of Tektronix’s product portfolio with the latest industry trends, customer needs, and emerging standards, shaping the future of PCIe and CXL technologies in the market.

Who you are: 

A Trusted Leader and Influencer: You lead with empathy, approachability, and influence—building trust effortlessly across all levels of the organization. You’re skilled at connecting with diverse individuals, both inside and outside the company, and you inspire and guide teams through influence rather than direct authority.

A Visionary Problem Solver: You have a deep understanding of customer workflows and pain points, allowing you to anticipate needs and translate those insights into innovative, impactful solutions that delight customers and solve real-world challenges.

A Technical Enthusiast: You have a deep passion for technology and a robust technical expertise in PCIe and CXL standards. You understand how these technologies integrate into customer platforms and are excited about their potential to drive industry transformation. With a forward-thinking mindset, you're eager to contribute to groundbreaking innovations that push the boundaries of what's possible.

What you’ll do: 

Standards Representation & Advocacy: Represent Tektronix in industry standards bodies (e.g., PCI-SIG, CXL, UCIe consortiums), actively participating in working groups to help shape and evolve standards, keeping Tektronix at the forefront of technological advancements. Solution Architecting & Technology Alignment: Lead the design and architecture of solutions that leverage the latest industry standards and technologies, ensuring Tektronix’s offerings align with current and future PCIe, CXL, and UCIe standards. Strategic Partnerships & Industry Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders and key partners to drive collaborative technology development, identify market opportunities, and address customer needs in data center, server, and storage systems. Product & Marketing Strategy: Drive product and marketing strategies by synthesizing insights from industry trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to inform value propositions and market differentiation. Provide technical guidance for the creation of sales collateral, technical papers, application notes, etc. Problem Solving & Customer Success: Address complex technical challenges by collaborating closely with customers to understand their needs, translating these insights into innovative solutions. Provide technical guidance and support pre- and post-sales to enhance customer satisfaction and product adoption.  Thought Leadership & Technical Content: Publish technical papers, present at industry conferences, and develop high-impact content that positions Tektronix as a leader in PCIe and CXL validation, establishing a strong presence in the technical community. Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership: Mentor and lead-by-influence across the organization, fostering innovation and technical excellence while collaborating closely with Product Management, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to align roadmaps, product development, and messaging.

  Minimum Qualifications:

This role is pivotal to advancing Tektronix’s influence in the PCI technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess:

 Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related technical field.

8+ years in high-speed serial data interface design, characterization and/or validation. Proven experience engaging in industry standards bodies or technology consortiums, with a strong understanding of how standards shape the technology landscape. Experience in high-speed serial compliance and/or protocol measurements using high-end lab equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, AWGs etc.)  Strong analytical skills for synthesizing technical and market data to shape product strategy. Excellent communication skills to represent Tektronix in industry forums and partnerships. Passion for PCIe technology and commitment to advancing standards through collaboration. Travel: Up to 25% for conferences, customer meetings, and standards events.

  Preferred Qualifications  

Prior experience with semiconductor industry Strong understanding of PCIe/CXL standards and specifications  Experience in PCIe/CXL validation/characterization Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across product, engineering, and marketing A strong publication record in technical journals or conferences

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