At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

About the Position:

Juniper is seeking an Optical Engineer in the area of Coherent Optics. As a member of the Optical Engineering team you will drive novel technologies and solutions to create the next generation of packet-optical products, primarily pluggable Digital Coherent Optics (DCOs) at bit rates of 800G and beyond. You will primarily work with vendors to qualify pluggable coherent optics as well as developing and scoping new ideas and technologies in this rapidly changing field. You will need strong technical skills and be able to communicate complex ideas across multiple disciplines, organizational levels, and geographically diverse teams. You will have an opportunity to influence and guide the optical industry through peer to peer interactions as well as through the work of standards bodies and MSA's.

Responsibilities:

Working as part of a cross functional team alongside software, hardware and system test engineers, you will scope, specify and test coherent optical pluggable modules as part of Juniper's extensive portfolio of switches and routers. This will involve close interaction with internal and external partners.

• Develop purchase specifications for coherent optical products (primarily QSFP-DD and OSFP).
• Participate with suppliers on roadmaps, features and compliance to specifications.
• Develop test plans to verify and test against optical/electrical specifications.
• Review failed test results with supplier and drive compliance to specifications
• Interact with internal teams (Mechanical, System Engineering, HW/SW engineering) for coherent optics and router/switch system development.
• Participate in development of next generation coherent optics, > 800Gbps.
• Monitor standards activity to understand Juniper's needs and contribute when needed
• Develop technical specifications based on evolving standards
• Discuss technical tradeoffs on key design and component decisions
• Work on innovation projects to create Intellectual Property for Juniper.
• Identify test equipment and test set architectures required to test new coherent optics products and continually work to improve test efficiency.
• Conduct optical system level verification testing when needed to understand/reproduce customer issues and escalations
• Support PLM on customer RFP responses
• Support optical lab test team with automation python scripts and create repository to store and version control existing scripts
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or equivalent degree in a relevant engineering or physics discipline with 3+ years relative experience in industry or academia
• Experience in testing/qualifying coherent optical transceivers, including OSNR measurements, impairment testing and measurement of other optical parameters
• Experience in optical system verification and optical line system performance optimization.
• Solid knowledge in DSP ASIC and its interaction within the pluggable optical modules.
• Proficiency in the programming/automation language, i.e Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in the field of optics, photonics, electrical, or related engineering degree.
• Experience with test automation using Python
• Experience in coherent optical module development
  
  

Other Information:

Relocation is not available for this position

Travel requirements for the position 5%

Minimum Salary: $194,400.00

Maximum Salary:$279,450.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $194,400.00 and $279,450.00/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 challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bengaluru, 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 the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world.

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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ELIGIBILITY TO WORK AND E-VERIFY

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