Lead Optics Test Engineer (ODVT)

Arista Networks
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Python","ODVT","Optical transceivers","Automation","Testing","BERT","Oscilloscopes","Spectrum analyzers","Power meters","Lab instruments"]

Lead Optical Design Verification Testing (ODVT) for PAM4-based transceivers across Arista platforms, from 50G to 1.6T, focusing on 800G LPO and 1.6T interoperability. Develop optics specifications, run automated test flows in Python, and serve as a subject matter expert. Build and maintain manufacturing test infrastructure and benchmark emerging optical technologies for performance in AI data center networks.

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Arista Networks
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Lead Optics Test Engineer (ODVT)

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Job Summary

Lead Optical Design Verification Testing (ODVT) for PAM4-based transceivers across Arista platforms, from 50G to 1.6T, focusing on 800G LPO and 1.6T interoperability. Develop optics specifications, run automated test flows in Python, and serve as a subject matter expert. Build and maintain manufacturing test infrastructure and benchmark emerging optical technologies for performance in AI data center networks.
Location: Santa Clara
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key 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.
  • •Develop and maintain manufacturing test infrastructure for optical transceiver products.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 230,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionWellness StipendIncome Protection

Key Requirements

  • •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.
Experience:10+ yearsOpticsData centerNetworking
Education:Master's
Skills:PythonODVTOptical transceiversAutomationTestingBERTOscilloscopesSpectrum analyzersPower metersLab instruments
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonBERTPower metersSpectrum analyzersOscilloscopesODVTOptical transceiversTestingAutomation

Company Brief

Arista Networks
Designs and sells high-performance cloud networking hardware and software for large-scale data centers and enterprise environments, including switches, routers, and network operating systems focused on programmability, telemetry, and low-latency networking.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 2004
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