[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Arista Networks jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Arista Networks · Santa Clara, CA # Lead Optics Test Engineer (ODVT) Santa Clara, CA, United States Full-time Manager or lead $150,000 to $230,000 Operations Listed on Arista Networks’s official careers site. Posted May 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Arista Networks’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AristaNetworks/744000126736234-lead-optics-test-engineer-odvt-) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Arista Networks](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/) / Lead Optics Test Engineer (ODVT) ## Job description Who You’ll Work With You’ll work closely with various engineers, product managers, and key vendors to ensure seamless interoperability across Arista’s platforms ### What You’ll Do Arista Networks is seeking an Optics Engineer to join the Optics/Hardware group. The Arista Optics team manages copper and optical interconnection products across all Arista platforms, covering everything from 10G to 1.6T client optics and long-haul coherent optical solutions. The candidate will be actively involved in ODVT testing of optical transceivers within platform environments to ensure system interoperability. This role positions the individual as a subject matter expert, with responsibilities including optics specification development, testing, and analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with industry and technical expertise in optics to contribute and lead in the upcoming transition to 1.6T full retimed, LRO, and LPO—the next generation of AI data center networking solutions. Lead Optical Design Verification Testing (ODVT) for PAM4-based 50G, 100G, 200G, 400G, 800G, and 1.6T optical transceivers. Perform ODVT measurements and characterization of 800G LPO, and 800G/1.6T optical transceivers. Write and maintain Python-based code to automate test flows, control lab instruments and log test results at scale. Set up and run optical/electrical tests using tools like BERTs, power meters, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes. Conduct benchmarking of emerging optical technologies to assess performance and compatibility. Develop and maintain manufacturing test infrastructure for optical transceiver products. Serve as the optics subject matter expert, providing support to internal teams and external customers. Create comprehensive test reports, documenting test procedures, equipment used, and results obtained. ## Qualifications MS degree in Optical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. At least 10 years of experience in the networking industry. Hands-on experience with ODVT testing of optical transceivers. Strong knowledge of coherent optical systems. Familiarity with optical technologies, optical form factors, relevant industry standards, and higher order modulations. Ability to participate in person at the ODVT hardware laboratory as required. ### 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. #LI-AC1 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 155 days - Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $150,000 to $230,000[Apply on Arista Networks’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AristaNetworks/744000126736234-lead-optics-test-engineer-odvt-) ## More jobs at Arista Networks ### [Electrical New Product Engineering (ENPIE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/d75ea249f86939f1234a/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Hardware Engineering Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/16190a8909e72f65f642/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Hardware NPI / Debug Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/747c8138b0ab160c60c7/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [MCAD Application Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/66e7c026dbb747aab61e/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Optical Transceiver Reliability and Qualification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/6084dc0cf641445dcbcd/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Engineer, Associate Manager - Flight Test Optics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/6bf2afae8b935df4251a/) Lockheed Martin · Titusville, FL ### [Optics Manufacturing Engineer / Second Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/16e5418cec28d47957fd/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Optical Engineer, RTP, Test Software Architecture and Optics NPI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/8c290f563eb54060caca/) Meta Platforms · Menlo Park, CA ### [AWS Optics Support Engineer, AWS Optics Support Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/79f40bcc2c05b351640d/) Amazon · US, VA, Herndon ### [Test Engineer | Space Systems Test (Secret Clearance Required)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/8d4217cf241bd86a3f6c/) General Dynamics · Scottsdale, AZ, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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