Arista Networks
networking
Senior/LeadSoftwareEngineer,Layer1
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“Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Layer1 at Arista Networks. Skills: Layer1 software development, C++, Python, architecture, design, debugging, scalability, performance. write control software. build instrumentation and telemetry tools”
What You'll Achieve.
provide our clients with a competitive edge; ensure the quality of everything you deliver
Industry & Context.
problem solving; software troubleshooting skills; analyze, mitigate and fix problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 8 years experience, or MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 6 years experience, or Ph. D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, or equivalent work experience, Expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python, Knowledge of UNIX or Linux, Applied understanding of software engineering principles, problem solving and software troubleshooting skills, Ability to design a solution and implement features independently, Ability to work in small teams
Nice to Have
Knowledge of digital communication technologies like modulation and signal encoding schemes is a plus, Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems is a plus, Experience working with low level hardware components is a plus
What You'll Do.
write control software
build instrumentation and telemetry tools
define standards for new media
addition of new features
fine tuning code for scalability and performance
own projects from definition to deployment
customer interactions
ensure quality of deliverables
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interface with customers, product management and hardware engineers; Work with hardware and manufacturing teams; Collaborate with hardware engineers; Work with Customer Support Engineers and customers; Work with the System Test Engineers; Mentor new and junior engineers; Ability to work in small teams
Communication Scope
customer interactions
Process & Methodology
manage the development of features, own your projects from definition to deployment
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 As a Layer1 software engineer, you will get to work on software that manages the physical layer, where packets meet the outside world. Stable and reliable physical connectivity is critical for any network and that is your challenge. You will get to write control software that brings to life everything from the ubiquitous 1GBASE-T connectors to 1.6T long reach optics that provide fiber connectivity across continents. Your software will need to work across a wide variety of forwarding engines, connectors and interface chips called gearboxes, which allow our hardware platforms to support diverse physical connectivity options within a product family. You will build instrumentation and telemetry tools that track physical link health parameters reported by the Layer1 components and enable operators to monitor and troubleshoot their links
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