POC Engineer

Arista; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks in Nashua, NH seeks an experienced POC/test engineer to design and run proof‑of‑concept tests with customers, validating network designs and performance. You will collaborate with Arista System Engineers to ensure solutions meet requirements.

The role emphasizes hands‑on testing, independent work, and strong communication while leveraging IXIA/Spirent, Python scripting, and Linux tools to validate large-scale networks. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software test, system test, PoC tests, network consulting or related fields.
• CCIE certification is a plus.
• Experience with STP, LACP, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, ISIS, Segment Routing, BFD, NSF, MPLS, IGMP, PIM SM/SSM, ACL, QoS, Radius/TACACS+, 802.1x, NAC, sFlow.
• Experience with VXLAN, OpenStack, etc.
• Experience with 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.
• Server virtualization and Linux tools experience.
• Scripting with Python, Tcl, Perl, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently.
• Cross-functional collaboration in small teams.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop POC test plans with engineers and customers to verify network designs.
• Identify or develop test tools and methods for scale and performance.
• Design, build and configure large test beds for POC tests.
• Run trials to verify product meets customer needs and demonstrate capabilities.
• Host customers for POC, execute tests and present results.
• Document test results with logs and screenshots.
• Log defects with detailed information and assist engineering in resolution.
• Suggest feature enhancements based on customer feedback.
• Participate in engineering spec and test plan reviews.

Skills

Software testing

Network testing

Scripting

Python

Verbal communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CCIE certification (nice to have)

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.