Arista Networks
Networking
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,Platforms
“Senior Software Engineer, Platforms at Arista Networks. Skills: Embedded software, C/C++, Python, Hardware control. Architect and Develop embedded software. Design and develop embedded software”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure system stability; Ensure health monitoring; Ensure hardware components function correctly
Industry & Context.
Solving challenging low-level problems; Analytical and problem-solving skills
Australian work rights only, Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or demonstrable legal entitlement to work in Australia
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, Strong, demonstrable experience in C/C++ and/or Python in an embedded context, A and broad background in embedded systems software engineering, particularly on 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 to inform software design, Experience with the board bring-up process for new hardware, Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems, Knowledge of digital communication technologies like modulation and signal encoding schemes
What You'll Do.
Architect and Develop embedded software
Design and develop embedded software
Manage and control hardware components
Work closely with product management
Participate in board bring-up
Build robust automated tests
Validate platform features
Provide technical leadership
Contribute to design specifications
Mentor junior engineers
Work directly with Customer Support Engineers
Analyze hardware-related software issues
Mitigate hardware-related software issues
Fix hardware-related software issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with product management; Collaborate with hardware engineers; Collaborate with software engineers; Collaborate with FPGA engineers; Collaboration in cross-disciplinary teams; Work in small teams
Communication Scope
Effective communication; Customer engagement
Process & Methodology
Own your work from definition to deployment, Own your projects from definition to deployment, Manage multiple tasks, Meet project deadlines, Design a solution, Implement features independently
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