Arista Networks
Posted 116 days agoVerified live 14h ago
Software L1 Test Engineer
Brief overview
Santa Clara, CA, USAIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$110k–$185k/yrStated range
1+ yrsMinimum
404 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
73 green cardsCertified filings
Power over ethernetAnalog signalsOptical communicationFiber opticsEthernet network switchesTest methodology developmentNetwork traffic generationPacket capture and analysisSignaling and load emulationLinuxNetwork managementScriptingCommunicationTeamwork
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026H-1B dependent
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.404H-1B approved
98%approval rate
131new H-1B hires
73PERM certified
$134,678median wage / yr
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Job description
Summary
Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking. They are seeking a Software L1 Test Engineer to validate products and solutions, collaborate with various engineering teams, and address customer issues in a lab environment.
Responsibilities
- Create and execute test plans that complement other testing and involve scale, stress, interoperability, and customer scenario testing to validate features and products in optical, data communication and power over ethernet
- Knowledge of the theory of high performance computing, communications and networking
- Work with Customer Support and Software Development teams to understand and reproduce customer found defects and validate fixes
- Install and configure test tools like Teledyne, Sifos, Reach and Ixia to emulate devices in test environment
- Log and track failures in bug tracking system. Troubleshoot failures and work with software and hardware development team to get them fixed
- Review functional specs and test plans and provide feedback
- Create and manage the schedule for assigned test efforts
- Use and/or develop scripts and tools to facilitate testing
- Assist and mentor other less experienced Software Test Engineers
Skills
- BS CE/EE plus 1 year of experience or MS
- Strong knowledge in two or more of the following areas: power over ethernet, analog signals, optical communication, fiber optics, ethernet network switches
- Experience in developing test methodologies
- Experience configuring, testing, trouble-shooting, or supporting ethernet network switches
- Experience with Ixia, Spirent, Wireshark, tcpdump, or a similar network traffic generation or packet capture/analysis tool
- Experience with Teledyne, Sifos, Reach or similar signaling or load emulator tools
- Familiarity with at least one of the following: Linux, network management, or scripting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Qualifications
Must Haves
- BS CE/EE plus 1 year of experience or MS
- Strong knowledge in two or more of the following areas: power over ethernet, analog signals, optical communication, fiber optics, ethernet network switches
- Experience in developing test methodologies
- Experience configuring, testing, trouble-shooting, or supporting ethernet network switches
- Experience with Ixia, Spirent, Wireshark, tcpdump, or a similar network traffic generation or packet capture/analysis tool
- Experience with Teledyne, Sifos, Reach or similar signaling or load emulator tools
- Familiarity with at least one of the following: Linux, network management, or scripting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellbeing
- Tax savings
- Income protection
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