Software L1 Test Engineer

Arista Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Income protection

Job summary

Arista Networks is seeking Software Test Engineers in Santa Clara, California, to validate innovative products and solutions. This role involves collaborating with engineers and addressing customer issues by debugging and reproducing defects.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong networking background, particularly in Ethernet switching and test methodologies. Competitive pay ranges from $110,000 to $185,000, with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with BS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of power over ethernet and optical communication.
• Experience in developing test methodologies.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting ethernet network switches.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans for validating features and products.
• Work with teams to reproduce customer defects and validate fixes.
• Log and track failures in bug tracking system.
• Assist and mentor less experienced Software Test Engineers.

Skills

Ethernet switching

Software test methodologies

Networking knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

BS CE/EE

MS

Tools

Ixia

Wireshark

Teledyne

Sifos

Job description

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

Arista Networks is looking for world class Software Test Engineers to join our fast‑paced, high‑caliber team responsible for validating the products and solutions developed at Arista Networks.

You will work with software development engineers, hardware engineers, field support engineers and software test engineers to gather technical requirements, create software test plans, and validate that the product meets our customer’s requirements. You will also work with our customer support and engineering teams to help address escalated customer issues by reproducing, and debugging customer issues in the lab.

This role demands a strong and broad networking background with a good understanding of Ethernet switching, signaling and data communication. Knowledge and skills related to software test methodologies and the use of test tools are also important.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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, troubleshooting, 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.

Additional Information

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $110,000 to $185,000. 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. 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.

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.