Arista Networks
Networking
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,Platforms
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“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.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Solving challenging low-level problems
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
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 member of our Platforms team, you'll be at the critical intersection of hardware and software. We write the essential control software that brings our physical switches to life, managing everything from Ethernet PHYs and fan controllers to FPGAs and complex NICs. Your code will form the foundational hardware abstraction layer (HAL), ensuring system stability and health monitoring across all Arista product families. In our team, you'll own your work from definition to deployment, solving challenging low-level problems that have a high-level impact. Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Platforms software, the role will cover all aspects of software development spanning the addition of new features, debugging problems and fine tu
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