Full-Time

Software Engineer

Posted on 7/15/2024

Arista Networks

Arista Networks

1,001-5,000 employees

High-performance cloud networking solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Linux/Unix

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • BSc, MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering with 2+ years of related post graduate work experience
  • Knowledge of C, C++, and/or python
  • Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
  • Ability to utilize, test, and debug packet forwarding engine and a hardware component’s vendor provided software libraries in your solutions
  • Applied understanding of software engineering principles
  • Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to design a solution to a small-sized problem, and implement that solution without outside help. Able to work on a small team solving a medium-sized problem with limited oversight.
Responsibilities
  • Write functional specifications and design specifications for features related to forwarding traffic on the internet and cloud data centers.
  • Independently implement solutions to small-sized problems in our EOS software, using the C, C++, and python programming languages.
  • Write test plan specifications for small-sized features in EOS, and implement automated test programs to execute the cases described in the test plan.
  • Debug problems found by our automated test programs and fix the problems.
  • Work on a team implementing, testing, and debugging solutions to larger routing protocol problems.
  • Work with Customer Support Engineers to analyze problems in customer networks and provide fixes for those problems when needed in the form of new software releases or software patches.
  • Work with the System Test Engineers to analyze problems found in their tests and provide fixes for those problems.
  • Mentor new and junior engineers to bring them up to speed in Arista’s software development environment.
  • Review and contribute to the specifications and implementations written by other team members.
  • Help to create a schedule for the implementation and debugging tasks, update that schedule weekly, and report it to the project lead.
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of L2/L3 networking including at least one of the following areas is desirable: IP routing protocols, such as RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, or PIM.
  • Layer 2 features such as 802.1d bridging, the 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol, the 802.1ax Link Aggregation Control Protocol, the 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol, or RFC 1812 IP routing.
  • Hands on experience in the design and development of ethernet bridging or routing related software or distributed systems software is desirable.
  • Hands on experience with enterprise or service provider class Ethernet switch/router system software development, or significant PhD level research in the area of network routing and packet forwarding.

Arista Networks offers high-performance cloud networking solutions for large-scale data centers and cloud computing environments. The company develops networking hardware and software, including switches and routers designed for spine and leaf configurations, which enhance performance and energy efficiency. Arista distinguishes itself from competitors through its focus on advanced features and customer satisfaction, serving major cloud service providers and enterprises. The goal is to lead the cloud networking market by providing reliable and scalable solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$359.4M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with VAST Data optimizes AI infrastructure with low-latency, high-bandwidth networking.
  • Acquisition of Pluribus Networks enhances Arista's cloud networking offerings and market share.
  • CloudVision Universal Network Observability improves network visibility and performance in data centers.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Cisco's AI-driven networking solutions may impact Arista's market share.
  • Integration challenges from acquiring Pluribus Networks could affect product development timelines.
  • Geopolitical tensions may disrupt Arista's hardware production and delivery schedules.

What makes Arista Networks unique

  • Arista Networks excels in high-performance cloud networking for large-scale data centers.
  • Their portfolio includes industry-leading switches and routers for modern data center architectures.
  • Arista's focus on automation and visibility enhances network performance and efficiency.

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PRLog
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Yahoo Finance
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Business Wire
Apr 30th, 2024
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Business Wire
Mar 5th, 2024
Arista Introduces Universal Network Observability

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MarketBeat
Dec 12th, 2023
Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. Invests $13.71 Million in Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET)

Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. invests $13.71 million in Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET).

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