Lead Optics Test Engineer (ODVT)

Who Youll Work With

Youll work closely with various engineers product managers and key vendors to ensure seamless interoperability across Aristas platforms

What Youll Do

Arista Networks is seeking an Optics Engineer to join the Optics/Hardware group. The Arista Optics team manages copper and optical interconnection products across all Arista platforms covering everything from 10G to 1.6T client optics and long-haul coherent optical solutions. The candidate will be actively involved in ODVT testing of optical transceivers within platform environments to ensure system interoperability. This role positions the individual as a subject matter expert with responsibilities including optics specification development testing and analysis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with industry and technical expertise in optics to contribute and lead in the upcoming transition to 1.6T full retimed LRO and LPOthe next generation of AI data center networking solutions.

• Lead Optical Design Verification Testing (ODVT) for PAM4-based 50G 100G 200G 400G 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers.
• Perform ODVT measurements and characterization of 800G LPO and 800G/1.6T optical transceivers.
• Write and maintain Python-based code to automate test flows control lab instruments and log test results at scale.
• Set up and run optical/electrical tests using tools like BERTs power meters spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Conduct benchmarking of emerging optical technologies to assess performance and compatibility.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing test infrastructure for optical transceiver products.
• Serve as the optics subject matter expert providing support to internal teams and external customers.
• Create comprehensive test reports documenting test procedures equipment used and results obtained.

Qualifications :

• MS degree in Optical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in the networking industry.
• Hands-on experience with ODVT testing of optical transceivers.
• Strong knowledge of coherent optical systems.
• Familiarity with optical technologies optical form factors relevant industry standards and higher order modulations.
• Ability to participate in person at the ODVT hardware laboratory as required.

Compensation Information:

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $150000 to $230000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors including skills qualifications relevant experience and work location. The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Aristas Sales Incentive Plan which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible -based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical dental vision wellbeing tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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Additional Information :

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer.  Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal state or law law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time