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Staff, Hardware Engineer - 1013195

Juniper Networks
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 May 2025
💰 $238,050/yr($165,600/yr$238,050/yr)

About the role

Staff, Hardware Engineer 

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Juniper Networks is seeking a talented and experienced Optical Hardware Engineer to join its Optical Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA.  This individual will be a subject matter expert in 100G/400G/800G/1.6T pluggable IMDD transceiver optics and responsible for module level specifications and test verification across Juniper’s switching, routing and security platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop pluggable IMDD optics transceiver specifications and requirements based on industry standards and MSAs, e.g. IEEE, OIF, SNIA SFF.
  • Engage with optics transceiver vendors on Juniper’s optics transceiver specifications and requirements for optical product definition.
  • Creates optics module test plans to address verification requirements.
  • Builds test stations using optical and electrical test equipment.
  • Creates test automation software to execute tests and store results in database.
  • Conducts performance characterization and qualification tests.
  • Develop software to process data and distill results. Generate test reports.
  • Work closely with Signal Integrity, System Hardware and Software engineering teams with optics integration in Juniper routing/switching/security systems.
  • Support Juniper Customer Service teams with pluggable optics failure root cause analysis.
  • Support external optics certification and interoperability with 3rd party networking equipment.

Requirements:

  • At least BS/MSEE with 5 years of optical transceiver module specification and test experience. Experience in hardware board design is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience testing state of the art 100G/400G/800G modules per current optical IEEE standards and MSA specifications.
  • Must have comprehensive knowledge of optical equipment, electrical equipment, and automation software used in the testing of optical modules and interfaces.
  • Ability to work on several projects simultaneously in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills working in a mutually supportive team environment.
  • Must possess written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly process and present test results.

 

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Minimum Salary: $165,600.00

Maximum Salary:$238,050.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $165,600.00 and $238,050.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper’s pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. Our products and technology run the world's largest and most demanding networks today, enabling service providers, enterprises, and governments to create value and accelerate business success. Everyday our 9,000+ colleagues come together across 46 countries to realize our company vision - Connect Everything, Empower Everyone. We are innovating in ways that empower our customers, our partners and ultimately, everyone, in a connected world. These customers include the top 130 global service providers, 96 of the Fortune 100 and hundreds of public sector organizations.

 

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that t

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