Software Engineer, Network Systems

Overview

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. We leverage cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide clients with a competitive edge in an interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to meet current demands and anticipate future challenges.

At Arista we value diversity of thought and perspectives. We believe fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from various backgrounds feel welcome is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us awards such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. We take pride in our track record and strive to maintain high standards of quality and performance.

Who You'll Work With

Arista Networks is looking for world-class Network Systems software engineers.

What You'll Do

Network systems software involves managing hardware components on switches and routers. As a Network Systems engineer, you will collaborate with hardware engineers to design and build features that help Arista hardware run effectively and efficiently. You will write software that controls everything from temperature sensors and fan controllers to power controllers, storage devices, FPGAs, NICs and PCIe switches. You will design abstractions that allow this software to be packaged and integrated into hardware drivers that manage our hardware. You will also work closely with hardware engineers throughout the lifecycle of our products—ranging from influencing hardware designs for easier software control to bringing up brand-new hardware and taking it through development to market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features using C, C++ and Python, review and contribute to functional and design specifications. Build automated tests and test infrastructure to test the features.
• Work with hardware and manufacturing teams to bring new hardware to market.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to design optimal software control interfaces for managing hardware components.
• Work with Customer Support Engineers and customers to analyze, mitigate and fix problems in customer networks.
• Work with the System Test Engineers to analyze problems found in their tests and provide fixes for those problems.

Qualifications

This is a mid-level software engineer requirement not applicable for fresh graduates or interns.

Additional Information

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $95,000 to $145,000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location. The actual base pay offered will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

The pay range reflects base pay and, for some roles, may include discretionary bonuses and equity. Sales roles may be eligible for commissions under Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, income protection and a Group Retirement Savings Plan. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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