Lead Optics Engineer

What You'll Do

Arista Networks is seeking an Optics Engineer to join the Optics/Hardware group. The Arista Optics team oversees copper and optical interconnection products across all Arista platforms, ranging 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 spanning optics specification development, testing, and analysis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with industry and technological expertise in optics to contribute and lead in the upcoming transition to 800G LPO and 1.6T — the next generation of AI data center networking solutions.

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 400G, 800G LPO, and 800G/1.6T optical transceivers.
• 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.

• MS degree in Optical, 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 $140,000 to $198,000. 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 Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-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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