Technical Marketing Engineer, Arista Networks
Photonics
CA$123-175k
Data-driven cloud networking
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Data-driven cloud networking
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$123-175k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To design, manufacture and deliver leading data-driven cloud networking solutions in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.
Role
Who you are
- A Masters degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. A PhD in photonics and/ or MBA is preferred
- 5 years’ experience with Optical Networking and DWDM design and deployment required
- Understanding and analysis of DWDM signal propagation and simulation as well as multi-span amplified systems an asset
- Strong writing and presentation skills, able to disseminate succinct practical knowledge to Sales and Sales Engineering
- Strong practical knowledge of Ethernet, DWDM, and Coherent Optical Technologies
- Hands-on experience with optical test equipment such as OTDR, OSA, BERT, optical power meters, Oscilloscopes etc., with solid troubleshooting skills
- Extensive experience with traffic generators and network protocol analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, Ixia, Spirent)
- Prior experience in system testing, scripting (e.g., Python, TCL), and/or new product introduction (NPI)
- Proven experience testing Coherent and IMDD Transponders/Transceivers, Optical Amplifiers, Optical Mux/Demux and other optical system building blocks
- Understanding of performance monitoring parameters including Pre-FEC BER, OSNR, Chromatic Dispersion (CD), and Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach—you ask smart questions and contribute to team discussions
- A curious, hands-on mindset and eagerness to learn new tools and technologies
What the job involves
- As part of our Hardware Product Management team you will work with Sales and Systems Engineering teams to define product deployment use cases and architectures and drive Engineering Test and Validation team
- You’ll help develop, deploy, and maintain application notes, white papers and drive proof of concept infrastructure for high-performance optical interconnect and systems
- Your work will span technical product management, hardware testing, f/w testing, systems integration, Python development, Network deployment rules and hands-on lab experimentation, all while collaborating with experienced engineers across disciplines
- Use Case Definition and Documentation
- Define use cases for scale up, out and across generations of optical interconnect and switch and router families. Educate Sales Engineering on optic interconnect deployment configurations
- Create tools for deployment rules and optical configurations for mixed rate interconnect and scale across DWDM technologies (grey and amplified direct and coherent detection DWDM, single and multi-span)
- Maintain internal and external facing documentation for Data Center, ML/Ai and Scale across deployment scenarios with Arista family of products
- Create web based tools for valid configuration of Arista family of products across switch and router generations and supported optics interconnect configurations
- Conference Demonstration Support
- Work with PLM and engineering to define configurations for technical conferences
- Support engineering with equipment set-up and logistics
- Support PLM and Marketing with Material to support demonstrations
- Attend conferences to support shows as required
- Test Automation Development
- Write and maintain Python-based code to automate test flows, control lab instruments, and log test results at scale
- Hands-On Test Execution
- Set up and run optical/electrical tests using tools like BERTs, power meters, spectrum analyzers, OTDR, and oscilloscopes
- Validate DWDM single and Multi-Span Systems
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Assist in analyzing test data to identify trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve product and process reliability
- Documentation & Reporting
- Help build internal resources such as test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and onboarding documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with hardware, firmware, and operations teams to ensure alignment between test systems and production goals
Our take
Arista is a supplier of cloud networking solutions, addressing the needs of internet companies, cloud service providers, and enterprises. While the business is not tied to a crowd of large customers, companies are nonetheless attracted to its CloudVision Software - which has the potential to save them a significant amount of money.
The company's growth so far has led to it being seen as a rising star in the computer networking industry. It competes directly with digital giant Cisco, but despite this boasts impressive revenue growth. In fact, Arista has been vocal with its confidence that it can continue to grow at a rapid pace, as it further develops its offering for the networking market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Apr 2020
$36m
SERIES C
Jul 2017
$30m
LATE VC
Total funding: $66m
Company benefits
- Regular ”Snack Bash” Social Events with food and drinks!
- Biweekly Wellness webinars plus regular Wellness Week events focused on physical, mental, spiritual and financial wellness as well as career development and social activities
- Arista Gives Back: Employee Engagement Giving Drives and Volunteer events
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Coverage
- Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Programs
- PTO & Paid holidays
- 401k Plan
- On-site Gym & Showers
- Secured Bike Lockers
- Secured Bike Lockers
- Flexible hours
- Employee Assistance Benefits that include mental health and backup child and elder care support
- Discounted lunches through WeBox for HQ employees
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Jayshree Ullal
(CEO & Chairperson)Jayshree joined the Arista team in 2008 as the Founding CEO and has held the position since.
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