[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 # Optics Software Engineer Lead Santa Clara, CA, United States Full-time Manager or lead $150,000 to $230,000 Software Engineering Listed on Arista Networks’s official careers site. Posted June 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Arista Networks’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AristaNetworks/744000134006953-optics-software-engineer-lead) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Arista Networks](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/) / Optics Software Engineer Lead ## Job description Who you'll work with Arista Networks is seeking an Optics Software Engineer Lead to join the Optics/Hardware team. The Arista Optics team develops and qualifies copper and optical interconnect products across all Arista platforms, ranging from 10G to 12.8T optical solutions.. As an Optics Software Engineer Lead, you will collaborate closely with optics engineers, hardware engineers, and validation teams to lead the development of software tools, automation frameworks, and test infrastructure used to validate and qualify next-generation optical transceivers. This role offers the opportunity to combine optical networking expertise with strong software and automation skills to improve testing efficiency, coverage, and product quality. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the qualification of 1.6T and 12.8T optical technologies for the next generation of AI data center networks. What you'll do Lead the development of software tools and automation frameworks for Optical Design Verification Testing (ODVT) and system level validation. Develop and maintain Python based scripts and applications for optics testing, CMIS compliance verification, EEPROM validation, and interoperability testing. Automate test execution, instrument control, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Build and maintain automated test infrastructure for 1.6T and 12.8T optical transceivers. Work closely with optics, hardware, diag, and software teams to improve test coverage and product quality. Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and develop tools to improve validation efficiency. Support qualification of new optical technologies, including PAM4, LPO, LRO, and coherent optics. Serve as the technical lead for optics test automation and software development. ## Qualifications BS/MS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience with PAM4 FRO, LRO and LPO transcivers. 5+ years of experience in software development, test automation, or validation engineering. Strong programming skills in Python. Experience developing automated test tools and frameworks in Linux environments. Experience controlling lab equipment and automating measurements using industry standard interfaces and APIs. Knowledgeable with optical transceivers, high-speed networking, and optical communication technologies. Understanding of CMIS, EEPROM management, I2C/I3C communication interfaces, and optical module qualification processes Strong debugging, problem solving, and data analysis skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work onsite in the optics and hardware lab. ### Compensation Information The new hire base pay for this role has a pay 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. #L1-AC1 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 24, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 115 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/744000134006953-optics-software-engineer-lead) ## More jobs at Arista Networks ### [BIOS Senior/Lead Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/3503762717cbfd4c01cf/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [BIOS Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/c3f0a7909ff954082f2d/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Diagnostics Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/0e45e87ac7a25da14afe/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Linux Kernel Senior/Lead Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/23f1c0c2e47b6e984677/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Linux Kernel Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arista-networks/jobs/de4b8cb5a6ba054a75d9/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Electrical Senior Engineer – Cables & Optics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/553ab84f671421e14aef/) Dell Technologies · Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Optics Manufacturing Engineer / Second Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/16e5418cec28d47957fd/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Systems Engineer, Associate Manager - Flight Test Optics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/6bf2afae8b935df4251a/) Lockheed Martin · Titusville, 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 OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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