Network System Test Engineer (Manual/Solution)
Arista Networks is seeking a Network System Test Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality networking products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers, field support teams, product managers, and fellow test engineers to analyze customer requirements, develop comprehensive test plans, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving fields of software-defined networking, SD-WAN, cloud IT services, and virtualization technologies.
As a Network System Test Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include designing and executing test plans to validate Arista's features and products. You will create test network topologies to assess functionality, performance, stability, and scalability, identifying and resolving defects to maintain product excellence. Working in an agile environment, you will collaborate with development teams to develop functional software in quick iterations, ensuring that our products perform optimally in real-world scenarios.
The ideal candidate will possess a BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech degree with experience in the networking industry. Proven expertise in creating test methodologies and writing test plans is essential. Strong knowledge in areas such as Ethernet, RSTP/MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, IGMP, PIM SM/SSM, QoS, L2-L3 protocols, platform validation, HA, QoS, and network management is required. Experience with test tools like IXIA and/or Spirent is desirable. Additionally, the ability to work collaboratively with developers to create automated tests and participate in functional specification and software design reviews is important.
Arista Networks offers a competitive compensation package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match, employee stock purchase plans, generous time-off policies, and professional development opportunities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from various backgrounds feel welcome, driving creativity and innovation. Our engineering-centric culture provides opportunities for growth and learning across various domains, with a flat and streamlined management structure that empowers engineers to take complete ownership of their projects.