Viavisolutions

Viavisolutions

PLM - Automation

San Jose, CA USA · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$118k-$218kDetected 15 days ago
PythonGitKubernetesCI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsDevOpsgRPCMachine LearningLLMsProduct ManagementProduct StrategySalesCustomer SuccessElectrical EngineeringTest AutomationNetwork EngineeringCommunication

About the role

  • Summary: VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway.
  • VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.
  • VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end automation product roadmap for VIAVI TestCenter, spanning open APIs, scripting frameworks, and CI/CD integration
  • Develop a multi-year strategy for AI-assisted test automation - covering intelligent test generation, anomaly detection, and natural language test configuration
  • Drive adoption of the Open Traffic Generator (OTG) standard and snappi Python SDK as VIAVI's primary automation-first interface
  • Build and maintain a public-facing roadmap that engages the open-source and developer community transparently
  • Partner with R&D to define APIs, SDKs, and plugin architectures that enable third-party AI and automation tool integration
  • Drive usability improvements that reduce time-to-first-test for new users, leveraging AI-powered onboarding flows, contextual help, and smart defaults
  • Build relationships with AI tooling vendors (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Cursor, custom LLM deployments) to explore integration opportunities with TestCenter
  • Build relationships with hyperscaler automation teams (Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon) who drive OTG/SONiC adoption
  • Partner with Marketing to produce developer-focused content: tutorials, GitHub repos, blog posts, and conference talks
  • Develop messaging that resonates with both automation engineers (developers, DevOps, NetOps) and executive buyers (VP Engineering, CTO)

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in product management, developer relations, or technical product ownership in networking, test & measurement, or developer tooling
  • Working knowledge of SONiC test automation infrastructure and the broader SONiC open-source ecosystem
  • Demonstrated understanding of AI/LLM tooling and practical experience applying AI to developer workflows - script generation, test analysis, or natural language interfaces
  • Experience defining and driving CI/CD-integrated test automation strategies for network devices or platforms
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to engage audiences from open-source contributors to C-suite executives
  • Prior experience at network test & measurement vendors (VIAVI, Spirent, Keysight/Ixia) or hyperscaler network engineering teams
  • Experience with gNMI/gRPC telemetry, NETCONF/RESTCONF, or OpenConfig-based device programmability
  • If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
  • Required
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
  • Preferred
  • Contributions to open-source networking projects (OTG spec, SONiC, ONDATRA, OpenConfig, or similar)
  • Experience building or managing developer communities, SDKs, or open-core commercial products
  • Understanding of Kubernetes-native test orchestration and cloud-native test infrastructure patterns

Compensation

  • 218,400 Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.

Benefits

  • Champion the integration of AI/ML tooling into TestCenter workflows - including LLM-assisted script generation, intelligent failure analysis, and predictive test coverage
  • VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.
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