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POC Engineer

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Arista Networks

Arista Networks

1,001-5,000 employees

High-performance cloud networking solutions provider

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Hardware
Enterprise Software

Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Category
Network Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Python
Software Testing
Perl
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • BS CS/CE/EE. MS degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in software test, system test, proof of concept tests, network consulting, systems engineering, or advanced services
  • CCIE certification is a plus
  • In-depth knowledge and experience in deploying, testing and troubleshooting: STP, LACP, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, BFD, NSF, MPLS, IGMP, PIM SM/SSM, ACL, QoS and HA
  • Experience in network virtualization technologies such as VXLAN, OpenStack, etc.
  • Experience in integrating firewalls, load balancers, and virtualization controllers in virtualized networks
  • Experience in routing & switching hardware platform tests
  • Experience with IXIA or Spirent for traffic generation and protocol emulation
  • Experience in server virtualization and Linux tools
  • Experience in scripting using Python, Tcl, Perl, etc.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to operate with a high degree of independence and manage projects
  • Enjoy cross-functional collaboration and shared responsibility in small team settings
  • Enjoy on the job learning of new technologies
Responsibilities
  • Design ingenious network topologies and creative tests to prove advantages of Arista products, technologies and solutions to our largest customers
  • Build and configure complex test topologies and perform rigorous POC tests
  • Demonstrate Arista's solutions to customers and provide test reports
  • Collaborate with industry-leading Systems Engineers to design network solutions for Arista's largest customers
  • Innovate and develop testing and productivity improvement tools
  • Improve Arista product offerings and quality through feature enhancement proposals, bug reports, and engineering reviews
  • Author white papers and design guides on Arista products and technologies and POC methodologies

Arista Networks offers high-performance cloud networking solutions for large-scale data centers and cloud computing environments. Their product line includes switches and routers designed for spine and leaf configurations, which provide advanced features and energy efficiency for hyperscale networks. Unlike competitors, Arista focuses on delivering reliable and scalable solutions while ensuring customer satisfaction through continuous improvement. The company's goal is to lead the cloud networking market by meeting the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$359.4M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with companies like VAST Data enhance Arista's capabilities in AI infrastructure, making it a key player in the growing AI market.
  • The introduction of CV UNO™ and MSS positions Arista as a leader in network observability and zero trust security, attracting enterprise clients focused on security and compliance.
  • Recent acquisitions, such as Pluribus Networks, expand Arista's cloud networking offerings, potentially leading to increased market share and revenue growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive networking market, with giants like Cisco and Juniper Networks, could pressure Arista's market share and pricing power.
  • The complexity of integrating new acquisitions like Pluribus Networks may pose operational challenges and divert focus from core business activities.

What makes Arista Networks unique

  • Arista Networks excels in providing high-speed, low-latency networking solutions optimized for AI workloads, setting it apart from traditional networking providers.
  • Their Multi-Domain Segmentation Service (MSS) offers a unique, agentless approach to zero trust networking, reducing operational complexity and enhancing security.
  • Arista's CloudVision® Universal Network Observability™ (CV UNO™) system integrates network, systems, and application visibility, offering a comprehensive observability solution that competitors lack.

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