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Arista Networks · 2 months ago

Senior Optical System Test Engineer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$150K/yr - $230K/yr
date3+ years exp

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Optical System Test Engineer to join their hardware engineering team, responsible for the design, development, and execution of test and validation plans for advanced optical sub-systems.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans for validating the performance and functionality of:
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
High-speed optical drivers
Transimpedance Amplifiers (TIAs)
DSPs
Characterize optical and electrical performance metrics such as insertion loss, extinction ratio, jitter, gain, bandwidth, and SNR
Set up and automate optical/electrical test stations using high-speed instrumentation and scripting tools (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, etc.)
Work with cross-functional teams (photonic design, analog/RF design, packaging, firmware) to define test requirements and optimize test coverage
Conduct stress, reliability, and environmental testing (temperature cycling, aging, vibration) for optical components and assemblies
Perform high-speed eye diagram analysis, TDECQ, RIN, and receiver sensitivity testing
Develop automation frameworks for regression testing and continuous validation in both lab and production environments
Analyze test results and generate detailed reports to support design reviews and product qualification
Support failure analysis and root cause investigations during design validation and product ramp-up phases
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to transfer test procedures and support volume production test development

Qualification

Optical EngineeringOptical System TestingTest AutomationHigh-speed Optical DriversTransimpedance Amplifiers (TIAs)Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)Optical Communication PrinciplesLab InstrumentationScripting PythonScripting MATLABScripting LabVIEWAnalytical SkillsDocumentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in optical system or component-level testing
Direct experience in testing and characterizing: PICs (e.g., SOI, InP, or SiN platforms), Optical driver ICs, Transimpedance Amplifiers (TIAs)
Strong familiarity with optical communication principles, including NRZ/PAM4 modulation, dispersion, OSNR, and jitter
Proficiency with lab instrumentation, including: Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA), BERT, DCA, high-speed oscilloscopes, Tunable lasers, power meters, VOA, Network analyzers and probes for high-speed electrical testing
Experience with scripting and test automation using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar
Understanding of industry standards such as IEEE 802.3, QSFP-DD, OSFP, and CMIS
Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Excellent documentation and communication skills

Preferred

Master's or Ph.D. in Optical or Electrical Engineering
Experience with: Silicon photonics-based PICs, Coherent optical systems, DSP-based transceivers
High-speed transceiver testing at 100G, 400G, 800G, or 1.6T
Knowledge of DSP tuning (FIR filters, DFE, CTLE) and eye diagram optimization
Familiarity with simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, Lumerical, or COMSOL
Experience in component-level reliability testing and qualification protocols
Exposure to high-volume production test environments and test data analytics platforms

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

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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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