Arista Networks
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TeamLeader,NetworkSystemsEngineering
“Team Leader, Network Systems Engineering at Arista Networks. Skills: Network Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Team Leadership, Customer Engagement. Lead architecture and solution design discussions. Serve as trusted advisor to customers”
Industry & Context.
Consultative problem-solving capabilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field, 10+ years of experience in networking, systems engineering, solution architecture, or related technical customer-facing roles, Deep expertise in data center networking, routing, switching, overlays (VXLAN/EVPN), AI networking, cloud networking, and network architecture design, experience supporting pre-sales engagements including technical discovery, architecture design, proof-of-concepts, and RFP/RFQ responses, Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and executive-level audiences, Proven ability to work cross-functionally across Sales, Product, Engineering, and Services organizations, customer engagement and consultative problem-solving capabilities
Nice to Have
Prior experience leading or mentoring Systems Engineering teams 5+ years preferred, Advanced industry certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, ACE-5/6/7, or equivalent, Experience with network automation and orchestration tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies, Familiarity with telemetry, observability, network analytics, and automation platforms, Experience supporting AI infrastructure, hyperscale cloud, or large-scale enterprise data center environments, Native Mandarin and business English communication skills are strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead architecture and solution design discussions
Serve as trusted advisor to customers
Drive technical strategy and solution positioning
Support complex escalations
Foster collaborative culture
Coach engineers on technical depth
Conduct enablement sessions
Assist in recruiting talent
Translate requirements into architectures
Drive technical presentations
Collaborate with Product Management
Develop reusable technical assets
Maintain deep knowledge of industry trends
Provide strategic insights
Represent Arista Networks at events
Contribute to thought leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Services teams; Work cross-functionally across Sales, Product, Engineering, and Services organizations
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and presentation skills; Native Mandarin and business English communication skills
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