Full-Time

Hardware Design Engineering Manager

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Arista Networks

Arista Networks

1,001-5,000 employees

High-performance cloud networking solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$152k - $211kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Commission

Expert

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Majority onsite role at Santa Clara HQ with minimal remote work opportunities.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Requirements
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in networking hardware design, particularly in the Enterprise market: Access points, Access Layer POE Switches, and Aggregation layer Optics switches
  • Proven experience leading hardware engineering teams across multiple simultaneous projects
  • Prior technical management experience is a must
  • Proficient with high layer count printed circuit boards and high-speed design
  • Background experience or knowledge of key protocols such as: Ethernet, SMBus, SPI, PCIe, POE, WiFi, PTP, MDIO
  • Expertise in Designing For Manufacturability (DFM) and collaborating with Contract Manufacturers (CM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) and Joint Design Manufacturers (JDM)
  • Demonstrated success in taking products from concept through to production
  • Strong communication skills and experience in guiding direct reports, working with other managers or other teams, and interfacing with executive leadership
  • Ability to translate high-level product direction into actionable steps
  • Effective project management skills, including tracking execution and implementing corrective actions
  • Experience with embedded x86/ARM system design, gigabit+ signaling, high-speed buses, and regulatory compliance
  • Skilled in technical documentation, schematic design, CAD collaboration, and software engineering collaboration
  • Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts and tools, such as: impedance, PDN’s, differential routing, insertion loss, S-parameters, TDR’s, VNA’s
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance and directions to hardware engineers, to resolve complex Hardware bring-up and cross functional problems
  • Work with product management teams to translate high-level product direction into future system designs with detailed, executable steps for cross-functional teams
  • Drive Vendor roadmaps of key components (ASICs, connectors, PCB vendors, etc.) to advance Arista’s Hardware designs, as well as align with internal product roadmaps
  • Communicate project status and changes to mitigate unexpected issues
  • Hardware schematic entry, Layout supervision, board bring-up, and cross functional system debug when resource gaps exist
  • Participate in schematic and board design reviews
  • Assist in analyzing Signal Integrity and Power Integrity simulation and measurement results
  • Develop and communicate priorities across a portfolio of projects
  • Drive the design of high-quality products with high first-pass yields at manufacturing
  • Ensure the prototype manufacturing infrastructure and capacity meets product portfolio needs
  • Act as the initial point of contact for customer escalations, and supervise resolution
  • Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of hardware engineers with a diverse range of experience levels: from new college grads to experienced veterans of the industry
  • Identify, define, and implement new processes and tools that help improve productivity and efficiency within the Hardware team
Desired Qualifications
  • Background experience with scripting, and general software development is a strong plus

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 are crucial for modern data centers. Arista distinguishes itself with a focus on performance, efficiency, 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 Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$359.4M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with VAST Data strengthens Arista's position in AI-driven enterprise markets.
  • Acquisition of Pluribus Networks expands Arista's cloud networking offerings.
  • Polar Asset Management's investment indicates confidence in Arista's growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Cisco and Juniper may impact Arista's market share.
  • Integration challenges from Pluribus Networks acquisition could disrupt operations.
  • Global semiconductor shortage may affect Arista's hardware product supply.

What makes Arista Networks unique

  • Arista's collaboration with VAST Data optimizes AI infrastructure for enterprise AI deployments.
  • Arista's Multi-Domain Segmentation Service enhances zero trust networking without endpoint software agents.
  • Universal Network Observability merges network performance with compute data for comprehensive visibility.

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