POC Engineer

Arista Networks; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks, located in Cary, NC, is seeking a POC Test Engineer to work closely with customers and engineering teams. You will develop test plans to validate Arista solutions and conduct trials to ensure success.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network testing and a strong understanding of various protocols. You will be responsible for documenting results and collaborating with teams to enhance product functionality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software test and network consulting.
• CCIE certification preferred.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for Arista products.
• Identify and develop test tools for validation.
• Document test results and log defects.

Skills

Network testing

System engineering

Scripting (Python, Tcl, Perl)

Troubleshooting complex networks

Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.)

Tools

IXIA

Spirent

Linux

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.