As part of our Hardware Product Management team you will work with Sales and Systems Engineering teams to define product deployment use cases and architectures and drive Engineering Test and Validation teamYou'll help develop, deploy, and maintain application notes, white papers and drive proof of concept infrastructure for high-performance optical interconnect and systemsYour work will span technical product management, hardware testing, f/w testing, systems integration, Python development, Network deployment rules and hands‐on lab experimentation, all while collaborating with experienced engineers across disciplinesUse Case Definition and DocumentationDefine use cases for scale up, out and across generations of optical interconnect and switch and router families. Educate Sales Engineering on optic interconnect deployment configurationsCreate tools for deployment rules and optical configurations for mixed rate interconnect and scale across DWDM technologies (grey and amplified direct and coherent detection DWDM, single and multi‐span)Maintain internal and external facing documentation for Data Center, ML/Ai and Scale across deployment scenarios with Arista family of productsCreate web based tools for valid configuration of Arista family of products across switch and router generations and supported optics interconnect configurationsConference Demonstration SupportWork with PLM and engineering to define configurations for technical conferencesSupport engineering with equipment set‐up and logisticsSupport PLM and Marketing with Material to support demonstrationsAttend conferences to support shows as requiredTest Automation DevelopmentWrite and maintain Python-based code to automate test flows, control lab instruments, and log test results at scaleHands‐On Test ExecutionSet up and run optical/electrical tests using tools like BERTs, power meters, spectrum analyzers, OTDR, and oscilloscopesValidate DWDM single and Multi‐Span SystemsData Collection & AnalysisAssist in analyzing test data to identify trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve product and process reliabilityDocumentation & ReportingHelp build internal resources such as test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and onboarding documentationCross‐Functional CollaborationWork closely with hardware, firmware, and operations teams to ensure alignment between test systems and production goalsBenefitsRegular "Snack Bash" Social Events with food and drinks!Biweekly Wellness webinars plus regular Wellness Week events focused on physical, mental, spiritual and financial wellness as well as career development and social activitiesArista Gives Back: Employee Engagement Giving Drives and Volunteer eventsMedical, Dental & Vision Plan CoverageLife Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTDFlex Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramsPTO & Paid holidays401k PlanOn-site Gym & ShowersSecured Bike LockersSecured Bike LockersFlexible hoursEmployee Assistance Benefits that include mental health and backup child and elder care supportDiscounted lunches through WeBox for HQ employeesFamily planning benefitsQualificationsStrong writing and presentation skills,



able to disseminate succinct practical knowledge to Sales and Sales EngineeringStrong practical knowledge of Ethernet, DWDM, and Coherent Optical TechnologiesUnderstanding of performance monitoring parameters including Pre-FEC BER, OSNR, Chromatic Dispersion (CD), and Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)A curious, hands‐on mindset and eagerness to learn new tools and technologiesA Masters degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. A PhD in photonics and/ or MBA is preferredPrior experience in system testing, scripting (e.G., Python, TCL), and/or current product introduction (NPI)Extensive experience with traffic generators and network protocol analysis tools (e.G., Wireshark, Ixia, Spirent)Understanding and analysis of DWDM signal propagation and simulation as well as multi-span amplified systems an assetClear communication skills and a collaborative approach—you ask smart questions and contribute to team discussions5 years' experience with Optical Networking and DWDM design and deployment requiredHands‐on experience with optical test equipment such as OTDR, OSA, BERT, optical power meters, Oscilloscopes etc., with solid troubleshooting skillsProven experience testing Coherent and IMDD Transponders/Transceivers, Optical Amplifiers, Optical Mux/Demux and other optical system building blocks #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Marketing Engineer (Photonics) (Vancouver)
🏢 Arista
📍 Vancouver