Product Application Engineer

Senior Applications Engineer

Ethernet Validation & Test Solutions

Location: Bangalore, India

About the Role

Tektronix is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to support industry-leading Ethernet validation and test solutions across all Ethernet speeds, from legacy standards through 800G and beyond.

This position will serve as a global technical resource working directly with customers, field teams, product management, and engineering to solve the industry's most demanding networking and high-speed communication challenges. The successful candidate will become a recognized subject matter expert in Ethernet test and measurement methodologies while helping drive the future direction of Tektronix networking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical leader for Ethernet validation, debug, compliance, and interoperability applications.
• Support customers developing next-generation networking, telecommunications, datacenter, storage, and AI infrastructure products.
• Independently resolve complex customer technical issues involving Ethernet physical layer measurements, signaling integrity, compliance, and protocol analysis.
• Conduct customer demonstrations, evaluations, workshops, and technical deep-dive sessions.
• Develop technical content including application notes, training materials, videos, reference workflows, and customer presentations.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Support product launches, release readiness, beta programs, and customer adoption initiatives.
• Analyze industry standards and technology trends to identify future customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve product performance, usability, and customer workflows.
• Provide technical mentorship and contribute to organizational knowledge sharing across the global Applications Engineering team.
• Represent Tektronix at industry events, standards organizations, consortium activities, and customer meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience in networking, Ethernet design, validation, test engineering, or applications engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet technologies, including:
• 10G, 25G, 50G, 100G, 200G, 400G, and emerging 800G standards
• PAM4 signaling
• Ethernet compliance methodologies
• Optical and electrical Ethernet interfaces
• Strong understanding of:
• High-speed signal integrity
• Oscilloscope-based measurements
• Eye diagrams and jitter analysis
• Channel characterization and debugging
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and customer locations.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ethernet compliance standards and interoperability testing.
• Familiarity with IEEE Ethernet standards development.
• Knowledge of optical communications, SerDes architectures, and datacenter networking technologies.
• Experience with BERT solutions, protocol analysis tools, and automated test software.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Tektronix

Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.