Software Engineer (Systems)

Who You’ll Work With

The EOS Layer 2 PI and Infra team is responsible for working on platform independent features on Arista’s EOS working alongside the EOS Routing team. The team is responsible for building innovative, scalable solutions in areas including EOS infrastructure, Layer 2 protocols like 802.1X, Macsec, DHCP, RADIUS etc. A unique feature of the Arista’s Layer 2 PI and Infra team is that the software developed is common across Campus, Data Center and Enterprise features. This is a global team that spreads across multiple geographies working on cutting edge features that get deployed in the largest Cloud titan, Service Provider, Enterprise and Campus networks.

What You’ll Do

This is an interesting and exciting opportunity to be a part of the software development team that is redefining Data Center switching.  For success at Arista all you need is:

• Hands-on 3+ years of experience with designs and implementations in a strong product-engineering environment
• Fluency in one of C/C++/Python programming
• Strong engineering and Computer Science fundamentals
• Extensive background in algorithms and strong software architecture skills

Preferred qualifications

• Strong software debugging skills especially in embedded systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Experience working through the complete software development life cycle right from requirements gathering to deliver the fully developed feature.
• Experience in Network Systems Software development is a plus

Arista stands out as an engineering-centric company. Our leadership, including founders and engineering managers, are all engineers who understand sound software engineering principles and the importance of doing things right.

We hire globally into our diverse team. At Arista, engineers have complete ownership of their projects. Our management structure is flat and streamlined, and software engineering is led by those who understand it best. We prioritize the development and utilization of test automation tools.

Our engineers have access to every part of the company, providing opportunities to work across various domains. Arista is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with development offices in Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, and the US. We consider all our R&D centers equal in stature.

Join us to shape the future of networking and be part of a culture that values invention, quality, respect, and fun.