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Arista Networks INC

Thermal Test Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, US Posted today $95,000

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 120 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Arista Networks INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles15 certified filings for “Software Test Engineer” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $123k–$148k, median $129k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 120 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Arista Networks INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
15 certified filings for “Software Test Engineer” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $123k–$148k, median $129k. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Who You’ll Work With The Thermal Engineering team addresses thermal engineering design challenges of high-end switching products. Our team collaborates closely with the Electrical design and hardware validation teams to ensure the fulfillment of overall system requirements. As part of our team, you will be responsible for tackling all thermal design-related issues across various projects. What You’ll Do There are always thermal challenges in the product design. Thermal validation is required for each product and especially in the early design stage. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is responsible for supporting our mechanical design team by conducting various designed lab verification tests and performing onsite assembly and disassembly of the prototype units. • Develop and execute test plans to measure thermal performance of heatsinks; repeated test needed for statistical data collection purpose • Setup Air Flow test to measure required data to verify system performance and system impedance to support thermal simulation • Work with lab technicians to customize circuits or power leads • Setup externally powered fan/fan module airflow / impedance tests • Setup externally powered power supply airflow / impedance tests • Perform Temperature measurements for component thermal profile • Fabricate lab test fixtures as needed for various tests • Troubleshoot and debug issues during the tests • Communicate with Platform Engineer and Hardware Engineer for software issues • Investigate the testing results and work with Mechanical Engineer and Thermal Engineer to adjust testing plan in order to get useful and meaningful testing data • Document testing procedure and testing results and make sure the testing is done consistently • High school diploma or equivalent, BS in Mechanical Engineering a plus • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Doc • Basic knowledge of tools (drill press, dremel tool, band saw) and electrical devices • Experience of 3D printers a plus. • Experience of air flow testing a plus. • Experience with liquid cooling systems a plus. • Experience using 3D CAD software a plus • Experience using Matlab or Python software a plus Compensation Information The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $95,000 to $137,000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location. #LI-TH1 Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer.  Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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