Arista Networks

Networking

SeniorSoftwareEngineer,Platforms

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Software Engineer, Platforms at Arista Networks. Skills: Embedded software, C/C++, Python, Hardware control. Architect and Develop embedded software. Manage and control hardware components”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure system stability; Ensure health monitoring; Ensure hardware components function correctly

Industry & Context.

Networking
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Solving challenging low-level problems

Eligibility Requirements

Australian work rights only, Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency, Legal entitlement to work in Australia

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, Strong, demonstrable experience in C/C++ and/or Python in an embedded context, Broad background in embedded systems software engineering, Unix/Linux platforms, Applied understanding of software engineering principles

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with low-level hardware communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, PCIe, Proven ability to read hardware datasheets and schematics, Experience with the board bring-up process for new hardware, Understanding of IP networking, Understanding of distributed systems, Knowledge of digital communication technologies like modulation and signal encoding schemes

What You'll Do.

Architect and Develop embedded software

Manage and control hardware components

Build automated tests

Analyze hardware-related software issues

Mitigate hardware-related software issues

Fix hardware-related software issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with product management; Work closely with hardware engineers; Work closely with software engineers; Work closely with FPGA engineers; Collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams; Work in small teams

Communication Scope

Effective communication

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple tasks, Meet project deadlines, Design a solution, Implement features independently

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