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Arista Networks · 2 months ago

Lead Optics Test Engineer (ODVT)

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$150K/yr - $230K/yr
date10+ years exp

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus, and routing environments. The role involves leading Optical Design Verification Testing (ODVT) for various optical transceivers and serving as a subject matter expert in optics, ensuring system interoperability and performance assessment.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Optical Design Verification TestingODVT testing of optical transceiversCoherent optical systemsPython programmingOptical technologiesTeam collaborationDocumentation skills

Required

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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellbeing
Tax savings
Income protection

Company

Arista Networks

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Arista Networks is a computer networking firm delivering cloud networking solutions for large data center and computer environments.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.arista.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.4M
Key Investors
Summit Partners
2015-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.62M
2014-06-06IPO
2013-12-21Series Unknown· $4.78M

Leadership Team

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Jayshree Ullal
Chief Executive Officer and Chair
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Kenneth Duda
CTO and SVP Software Engineering
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