Arista Networks

Networking

SeniorSoftwareEngineer,Platforms

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Networking
Problems you'll solve

Solving challenging low-level problems; Analytical and problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

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

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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