Resident Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in network engineering, operations, or technical support roles is required, preferably in telecommunications service providers or large enterprises.
- In-depth understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, and OSPF is required.
- Understanding of network architectures including data center, core network, and access network architectures is required.
- Hands-on experience with network testing and monitoring tools is required, ideally with VIAVI Solutions products such as Observer, ONMS, Fusion, and CellAdvisor.
- Proficiency in analyzing network traffic, interpreting trace files, and identifying performance bottlenecks is required.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using a methodical approach is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders is required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment is required.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for VIAVI products and solutions at the customer site.
- Provide proactive and reactive technical support, including troubleshooting, fault isolation, and resolution for complex network issues involving VIAVI equipment.
- Collaborate with customer teams to understand their network architecture, operational processes, and business requirements.
- Assist with the deployment, configuration, integration, and ongoing maintenance of VIAVI hardware and software solutions.
- Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer for customer personnel on VIAVI products and best practices.
- Generate regular reports on system performance, health, and utilization and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Participate in customer planning meetings and provide technical input on future network evolution and VIAVI product roadmaps.
- Escalate complex issues to VIAVI engineering and product management teams and act as a liaison between the customer and internal departments.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering timely, high-quality technical support and building strong customer relationships.
- Adhere to VIAVI and customer security and operational policies and procedures.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP are a plus.
About the company
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
Chandler, Arizona
Founded
1923
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fiscal 2026 revenue reached $1.518 billion, up 40%, driven by data-center demand.
- Q4 FY2026 NSE revenue hit $353.9 million, up 69.2%, with Spirent contributing $47.7 million.
- VIAVI won $1.1 million SHIELD-6G funding and PCI-SIG Gold Suite acceptance in 2026.
What critics are saying
- January 2026 restructuring cut 5% of staff, proving VIAVI still carries excess cost.
- NSE depends on hyperscaler spending; a capex pause would hit revenue in 2027.
- Traditional wireless testing stays soft; losing one large data-center customer would crush growth and multiples.
What makes Viavi Solutions unique
- VIAVI couples Spirent assets with TestCenter for Ultra Ethernet and 1.6T AI-fabric validation.
- Vertex 6.0 emulates 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8, spanning cellular, military, and aerospace.
- CyberFlood CF50 and Xgig PCIe 6.0 create one vendor stack for security and compliance.
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7%VIAVI Solutions has won a US Army contract to supply its T/Rx software defined transceiver system for Army test ranges. The Army's Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO) will use it to recreate the electromagnetic conditions of the modern battlefield. The ranges are part of the Test Range Private Industry Initiative, which opens five range facilities to commercial developers of drones, counter-drone systems, long-range fires, and low-cost interceptors. Companies without government contracts can use them. At Camp Grayling, one of the sites, the T/Rx supplied on demand the electronic warfare conditions seen in Ukraine during a September 2026 test. The unit is compact, rugged, and generates and collects signals at the same time.
Viavi Solutions has launched the CyberFlood CF50, an all-in-one platform for testing application performance, security and artificial intelligence inference at speeds up to 100G. The 1U appliance combines Layer 4-7 traffic generation, security assessment and AI inference testing in a compact format. The platform enables network equipment manufacturers, systems integrators, service providers and enterprises to evaluate network and security infrastructure before deployment. It produces realistic encrypted and mixed application traffic whilst supporting Zero Trust architectures. Viavi claims the CF50 offers the industry's lowest power consumption, native post-quantum cryptography support, and TLS performance 1.75 times that of its nearest competitor. The platform features a web-based interface and supports automated goal-seeking and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
VIAVI Solutions' Network and Service Enablement segment delivered strong fourth-quarter results, with revenues reaching $353.9 million, up 69.2% year over year and exceeding guidance of $340-$348 million. The data centre ecosystem is now a key growth driver, with demand coming from semiconductor companies, optical module manufacturers, and hyperscalers. The company benefits from migration toward higher-speed networking, with 800G as the current volume driver and 1.6-terabit technology expected to fuel growth in coming quarters. Integration of Spirent product lines strengthens VIAVI's portfolio in high-speed Ethernet and network validation. For the first quarter of 2027, management expects NSE revenues of $360-$368 million with operating margin at 23.1%. However, risks include soft traditional wireless testing demand and reliance on continued data centre investment.
Paul McNab, executive vice president and chief marketing and strategy officer of Viavi Solutions, sold 11,032 shares of common stock on 11 September 2026 for approximately $429,917, according to an SEC filing. The transaction was executed at a weighted average price of $38.97 per share. The sale represented 30% of McNab's holdings before the transaction. Following the sale, McNab retains 25,639 shares held directly, valued at approximately $993,511 based on the closing price of $38.75 per share. Viavi Solutions, based in Chandler, Arizona, provides network testing and monitoring solutions. The company reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $1.5 billion and has a market capitalisation of $9.6 billion.
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.