Optical Transceiver Reliability and Qualification Engineer

Arista Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks is seeking an Optical Transceiver Reliability and Qualification Engineer to lead reliability testing for our optical transceivers as we move from prototype to production. You will collaborate with external vendors and internal engineering teams, drive qualification execution, and lead failure analysis to ensure top-quality performance.

Requires 3–5 years in reliability engineering for optical components, strong knowledge of Telcordia/IEEE standards, and hands-on testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hand-on experience in reliability engineering, quality, or test engineering for optical components or transceivers.
• Experience with environmental stress testing (temperature cycling, damp heat, biased life testing) and failure analysis tools (SEM, EDX, CSAM, optical microscopy).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive reliability and qualification plans for optical transceivers from prototype to mass production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing vendors to oversee testing execution, review data, and ensure adherence to quality requirements at our HQ location.
• Lead failure analysis by investigating device failures during stress testing and identifying root causes with cross-functional teams for corrective actions.
• Define reliability test methods, environmental stress screening protocols, and life-testing criteria based on industry standards (Telcordia, IEEE).
• Analyze data, generate qualification reports, and present findings to leadership and development teams.

Skills

Transceiver knowledge

Reliability testing

Failure analysis

Vendor management

Customer support

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical/Optical Engineering or related

Tools

SEM

EDX

CSAM

Optical microscopy

Job description

Optical Transceiver Reliability and Qualification Engineer

• Full-time

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Who you'll work with

We are seeking an Optical Transceiver Reliability and Qualification Engineer to lead the reliability testing and qualification of our internally developed optical transceivers. As we prepare for upcoming prototype builds, you will partner closely with external vendors and internal engineering teams. You will drive reliability assessments, manage qualification execution, and lead failure analysis to ensure our products meet strict performance and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Manage Qualification Plans: Develop and execute comprehensive reliability and qualification plans for optical transceivers from prototype to mass production.
• Collaborate with Vendors: Partner with manufacturing vendors to oversee testing execution, review data, and ensure adherence to quality requirements at our HQ location.
• Lead Failure Analysis: Investigate device failures during stress testing, identify root causes, and work with cross-functional teams on corrective actions.
• Define Reliability Standards: Establish reliability test methods, environmental stress screening protocols, and life-testing criteria based on industry standards (e.g., Telcordia, IEEE).
• Analyze Data: Review test data, generate qualification reports, and present findings to leadership and development teams.

Education and Experience

Degree: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hand-on experience in reliability engineering, quality, or test engineering for optical components or transceivers.

Technical Skills

• Transceiver Knowledge: Deep understanding of optical transceiver architectures, active/passive optical components, and photonic integrated circuits. Understanding of semiconductor laser and their reliability, FIT calculation, module qual standard like GR-468_Core.
• Reliability Standards: Familiarity with industry reliability standards such as Telcordia GR-468, GR-1221, and IEEE 802.3.
• Testing & FA: Experience with environmental stress testing (temperature cycling, damp heat, biased life testing) and failure analysis tools (SEM, EDX, CSAM, optical microscopy).
• Vendor Management: Proven ability to manage technical relationships and drive execution with external contract manufacturers or component suppliers. Ability to travel to the Asia CM factory.
• Customer Support: Work with customer on the reliability requirement and debug.

Compensation Information

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $150,000 to $230,000. 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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Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.