POC Engineer

Arista; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks seeks an experienced software test engineer to join ThePOCteam. You will design and execute PoC plans with system engineers and customers, validate network designs, and demonstrate capabilities in real customer environments.

You will develop test tools, build large test beds, document results, and help identify enhancements based on feedback. Strong scripting and Linux skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software test, system test, or PoC testing.
• CCIE certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of routing/switching protocols and network testing tools.
• Experience with test plan design and defect tracking.
• Proficient scripting and Linux tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PoC test plans with engineers and customers.
• Write and execute tests to verify customer network designs.
• Build and configure large test beds for PoC tests.
• Document results with logs and screenshots.
• Log defects and assist engineering in defect resolution.
• Suggest feature improvements based on customer feedback.
• Participate in specification and test plan reviews.

Skills

Software testing

Network testing

Documentation

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

IXIA

Spirent

Python

Linux

OpenStack

Job description

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.

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

ThePOCteam is a group of high calibernetworkingexperts who are responsible for designing and demonstrating cutting‑edge AristaNetworkssolutions. This is a customer‑facingtestrole that drives new customer wins and introductions of new technologies to our worldwide customers.

What You’ll Do

• Work with Arista System Engineers and potential customers to write and develop POC test plans to verify and validate that Arista products meet customer’s network design requirements
• Identify or develop test tools and test methods to validate complex scale and performance requirements
• Design, build and configure large test beds for the POC tests.
• Trial run the POC tests, verify that the product and solution meet customer’s solution needs.
• Host customer for POC, execute tests and demonstrate capabilities.
• Document test results with detailed logs, screen shots and other supporting information.
• Log defects identified in the bug tracking system with detailed diagnostic information, reproduce defects and assist engineering team in resolving defects.
• Propose feature and functionality enhancements based on customer feedback.
• Participate in engineering functional specification and test plan review meetings and provide inputs on functionality, scale and test requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software test, system test, proof of concept tests, network consulting, systems engineering, or advanced services
• CCIE certification is a plus
• In-depth knowledge and experience in deploying, testing and troubleshooting: STP, LACP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, ISIS, Segment Routing, BFD, NSF, MPLS, IGMP, PIM SM/SSM, ACL, QoS, Radius/ TACACS+, 802.1x, NAC, sFlow,
• Experience in network virtualization technologies such as VXLAN, OpenStack, etc.
• Experience in integrating firewalls, load balancers, and virtualization controllers in virtualized networks
• Experience in routing & switching hardware platform tests
• Experience with IXIA or Spirent for traffic generation and protocol emulation
• Experience in server virtualization and Linux tools
• Experience in scripting using Python, Tcl, Perl, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate with a high degree of independence and manage projects
• Enjoy cross‑functional collaboration and shared responsibility in small team settings
• Enjoy on the job learning of new technologies

Preferred Skills :1+ years of experience in multi‑protocol system test.

Additional Information

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.