Arista Networks

Technology

Senior/LeadSoftwareEngineer,EOSLayer2andNetworkServices

$215–315k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior/Lead Software Engineer, EOS Layer 2 and Network Services at Arista Networks. Skills: Layer 2 protocols, Network services, Software development, Network management. Understand requirements. Write functional specifications”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Software troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 6 years experience, MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 4 years experience, Ph. D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, equivalent work experience, Proficiency in C or C++ and Python, Software development experience with Linux, Knowledge of layer 2 protocols, Knowledge of network management and monitoring protocols, apply software engineering principles, problem solving and software troubleshooting skills, Demonstrated technical leadership, work in a small team environment, design a solution and implement features independently

Nice to Have

networking or distributed systems software development experience is a plus

What You'll Do.

Understand requirements

Write functional specifications

Build automated tests

Build test infrastructure

Work with support engineers

Troubleshoot problems

Provide technical leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Global team; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Full Job Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges. At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation. Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do. Who You’ll Work With The EOS Platform Independent (PI) Layer 2 and network services team is responsible for building innovative and scalable solutions in the areas of Layer 2 protocols including 802.1X , LACP, MACsec , Multi-chassis LAG (MLAG), STP, and network management and security services such as AAA (TACACS/RADIUS), DHCP , DNS , IP Locking, Logging, SNMP, SSH/OpenSSL, ZTP etc. This team is also responsible for developing network monitoring software using protocols such as SFlow, IPFIX, and for device configuration using CLI, programmable RPC/REST APIs and SDK. This is a global team spanning multiple geographies working on cutting edge features that are deployed in the largest Campus, Cloud provider, Enterprise and Service Provider networks. Arista provides an open Engineering-driven culture which fosters innovation and enables engineers to Learn,

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