Arista Networks

Technology

TeamLeader,NetworkSystemsEngineering

$550–950k ~AI est. Shanghai, Shanghai, China FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Team Leader, Network Systems Engineering at Arista Networks. Skills: Network Systems Engineering, Cloud Networking, AI Networking, Data Center Networking. Lead architecture design. Lead solution design”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Consultative problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, 10+ years experience, Pre-sales engagements experience, Excellent communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, Proven cross-functional ability, Customer engagement skills, Consultative problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

5+ years team leadership experience, Advanced industry certifications, Network automation experience, Telemetry experience, Observability experience, Network analytics experience, Automation platforms experience, AI infrastructure experience, Hyperscale cloud experience, Large-scale enterprise data center experience, Native Mandarin skills, Business English skills

What You'll Do.

Lead architecture design

Present to executives

Conduct technical workshops

Drive technical strategy

Drive solution positioning

Guide technical decisions

Lead Systems Engineering team

Mentor Systems Engineering team

Develop Systems Engineering team

Conduct enablement sessions

Assist retaining talent

Translate requirements

Drive technical presentations

Drive product demonstrations

Drive proof-of-concepts

Collaborate with Product Management

Collaborate with Engineering

Advocate customer requirements

Advocate regional needs

Develop technical assets

Develop solution guides

Develop demo environments

Develop technical playbooks

Develop competitive materials

Maintain industry knowledge

Provide strategic insights

Support roadmap planning

Support market differentiation

Position Arista leader

Represent Arista Networks

Contribute thought leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering with Sales; Partnering with Product; Partnering with Engineering; Partnering with Services; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Technical workshops; Technical presentations; Customer engagement

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning

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 Arista Networks is the pioneer and industry leader in software-driven Cloud Networking and programmable switching solutions for modern Data Center, Campus, AI, and Cloud networks. We are seeking a highly experienced Team Leader, Network Systems Engineering to lead and grow our Systems Engineering organization in China. This individual will act as both a senior technical leader and people manager, driving technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and partnering closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Services teams to support strategic customer engagements across the region. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in networking and cloud infrastructure with strong leadership, customer-facing, and team development capabilities. What You'll Do? Responsibilities Technical Leadership * Lead architecture and solution d

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