Arista Networks
Technology
Senior/LeadSoftwareEngineer,EOSLayer2andNetworkServices
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“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.
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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