Full-Time
PLM Automation
Viavi Solutions
5,001-10,000 employees
Provides network performance, optical security solutions
Compensation Overview
$123.5k - $229.3k/yr
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
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- 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
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- 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
- Define and prioritize automation capabilities aligned to customer workflows: hyperscaler CI pipelines, NEM regression labs, and open-source community needs
- Evaluate and influence industry standards: OTG, SONiC test suites, IETF benchmarking frameworks, and emerging open-source test toolchains
- 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
- Champion the integration of AI/ML tooling into TestCenter workflows — including LLM-assisted script generation, intelligent failure analysis, and predictive test coverage
- Partner with R&D to define APIs, SDKs, and plugin architectures that enable third-party AI and automation tool integration
- Define the product requirements for AI copilot features within TestCenter: natural language to snappi/OTG script translation, auto-remediation suggestions, and test result summarization
- Establish KPIs for developer experience: time-to-productivity, API adoption rates, SDK downloads, community engagement metrics
- 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
- Serve as VIAVI's primary voice in the Open Traffic Generator (OTG) and snappi open-source communities
- Define VIAVI's open-source contribution strategy — balancing community goodwill, ecosystem influence, and commercial differentiation
- Engage actively with SONiC community initiatives, including test automation working groups and test harness standardization efforts
- Monitor and evaluate adjacent automation projects: ONDATRA, OpenConfig, gNMI/gRPC telemetry, and Kubernetes-native test orchestration
- Build relationships with hyperscaler automation teams (Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon) who drive OTG/SONiC adoption
- Define GTM strategy for automation portfolio releases: positioning, pricing, packaging (open-source vs. commercial), and launch planning
- 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)
- Drive analyst and press engagement to position VIAVI as the automation-forward leader in network test
- Build sales enablement content: battle cards, demo playbooks, integration guides, and ROI models for automation adoption
- Establish partner ecosystem programs with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and observability vendors
- Prior experience at network test & measurement vendors (VIAVI, Spirent, Keysight/Ixia) or hyperscaler network engineering teams
- Contributions to open-source networking projects (OTG spec, SONiC, ONDATRA, OpenConfig, or similar)
- Experience with gNMI/gRPC telemetry, NETCONF/RESTCONF, or OpenConfig-based device programmability
- Experience building or managing developer communities, SDKs, or open-core commercial products
- Understanding of Kubernetes-native test orchestration and cloud-native test infrastructure patterns
VIAVI Solutions provides test, measurement, and assurance products for networks and services, along with optical security solutions. It serves mobile operators, governments, enterprise networks, and infrastructure contractors, offering hardware and software tools to design, deploy, monitor, and verify network performance and security. Unlike many competitors, VIAVI combines breadth across telecom networks with optical security capabilities and serves a global customer base, enabling end-to-end validation and protection of critical infrastructure. The company’s goal is to help customers deploy and operate reliable, high-performance networks and services while ensuring security and compliance.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Newbury, Massachusetts
Founded
1923
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 launches like Ultra Ethernet and PCIe 6.0 target AI datacenter spending.
- Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue rose 42.8%, and operating margin reached 21%.
- EU funding for SHIELD-6G and Vertex 6.0 strengthen VIAVI's 6G and wireless pipeline.
What critics are saying
- January 2026 cuts hit 5% of staff, signaling margin pressure and integration strain.
- If Spirent synergies miss plan, the $425 million acquisition destroys capital through 2026.
- A telecom capex slump or AI-test cycle break leaves VIAVI trapped in low-growth hardware demand.
What makes Viavi Solutions unique
- VIAVI owns 3,400-plus patents and deep test IP across telecom, optical, and security.
- Its Spirent deal adds channel emulation and high-speed Ethernet depth since October 2025.
- VIAVI ships compliance-grade platforms, including PCIe 6.0 and Vertex 6.0, for standards-led buyers.
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↑ 6%Laura Black, a director at Viavi Solutions, sold 71,000 shares of common stock for $3.3 million on 17 August 2026, according to an SEC filing. The transaction represented 50% of her direct equity stake in the company. Following the sale, Black retains 71,497 shares valued at approximately $3.31 million. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $46.12. Viavi Solutions provides network testing, monitoring, and assurance solutions to telecommunications service providers, equipment manufacturers, and government organisations. The company operates through three business segments: Network Enablement, Network Intelligence, and Optical Security. The company maintains a market capitalisation of $11.4 billion despite reporting a trailing twelve-month net loss of $30.4 million on revenue of $1.5 billion.
VIAVI Solutions has introduced Vertex 6.0, the industry's first channel emulator designed for 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8 testing. The platform features 400 MHz instantaneous bandwidth and supports carrier frequencies up to 23.6 GHz. Vertex 6.0 extends VIAVI's wireless portfolio by recreating real-world RF propagation conditions in laboratory environments. It represents the first Vertex upgrade following VIAVI's acquisition of Spirent Communications' high-speed Ethernet, network security and channel emulation testing business. Each 6U Vertex chassis supports 36 RF ports, 256 digital links and up to 1.6 GHz of bandwidth. The platform provides emulation for cellular, Wi-Fi, military and aerospace RF technologies, supporting configurations from 2x2 up to 8x8 for Wi-Fi applications.
Paul McNab, executive vice president and chief marketing and strategy officer at Viavi Solutions, sold 1,595 shares of the company on 10 August 2026 for approximately $60,000, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The shares were sold at $37.37 each, slightly above the $37.20 closing price on the transaction date. Following the sale, McNab retains 13,876 directly held shares. The transaction reduced his direct position by 10%. Viavi Solutions provides network testing, monitoring, and assurance solutions to telecommunications providers, enterprises, and government organisations globally. The company operates through three segments: Network Enablement, Service Enablement, and Optical Security and Performance Products. At market close on 10 August 2026, Viavi had a market capitalisation of $8.7 billion.
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VIAVI Solutions has been awarded $1.1 million in funding from the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking and Horizon Europe to advance the SHIELD-6G project. The company will develop digital twins using its TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator, enabling AI-driven security models to be tested before commercial 6G networks launch. The SHIELD-6G project aims to create a comprehensive AI-driven cyber threat intelligence platform for 6G networks. VIAVI will use its technology to simulate, detect and analyse potential threats across network environments. VIAVI joins a European consortium coordinated by University College Dublin, working alongside Ericsson, Nokia, Thales and network operators Telefónica and LMT of Latvia. SHIELD-6G is part of Horizon Europe's initiative to accelerate European 6G research, which selected 20 new projects.