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.
Job Description
Who You’ll Work With
Working closely with cross-functional teams including software,Hardware, and manufacturing, our engineers innovate on system architectures, high-speed PCB designs, system validation and test and signal integrity to deliver state-of-the-art products that drive network performance and reliability.
What You'll Do
Our EDVT team is at the forefront of testing and validating high-speed networking and Ethernet products used in Enterprise campuses, hyperscale datacenters and bleeding edge AI clusters. The team is responsible for the end-to-end testing for complex systems. EDVT team is gate keeper for hardware quality and reliability
Job Responsibilities:
Perform System level Hardware DVT (EDVT) , Power/Thermal characterization & measurements, Component (Memory, PSU, optics) validations
Develop and execute system and component-level EDVT test plans, test matrices and characterization tests
Develop Python automation for EDVT, failure analysis, instrumentation control and long-duration testing
Debug complex hardware failures and drive root-cause analysis using electrical measurements, system logs and controlled experiments
Validate ASIC-based networking systems, optics, memory, PSU and other critical components
Work closely with HW, ASIC, SW, NPI, Manufacturing and other engineering teams to resolve EDVT issues and meet product milestones
Support multiple validation programs and contribute reusable validation methodologies and automation across Arista products
Qualifications
5+ years in Electrical Design Verification/Validation or System-Level Hardware Testing.
BE or B.Tech in ECE, ICE or EEE
Good understanding of fundamentals of electrical engineering, programming, and networking technologies.
Expertise in PAM4/NRZ SerDes, high-speed signaling (400G-1.6T), BER, jitter, and link margin, PoE.
Familiarity with liquid-cooled systems, SONiC, modular/Rack Based systems is a plus.
Experience with IEEE 802.3 C2M spec and test methodologies.
Hands-on with oscilloscopes, traffic generators (IXIA/Viavi), power analyzers, and thermal chambers.
Proficient in Python for test automation, instrumentation control, and framework development.
Experience in hardware root-cause debug, failure analysis, and power/thermal characterization.
Familiarity with liquid-cooled systems, SONiC is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work well on a team and self-driven to work independently.
Able to handle moving the systems of 20lb to 50lb around the lab and chambers
Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design verification, validation, or system-level hardware testing
- Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree in ECE, ICE, or EEE
- Understanding of electrical engineering, programming, and networking fundamentals
- Expertise in PAM4/NRZ SerDes, high-speed signaling from 400G to 1.6T, BER, jitter, link margin, and PoE
- Experience with IEEE 802.3 C2M specifications and test methodologies
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, IXIA or Viavi traffic generators, power analyzers, and thermal chambers
- Proficiency in Python for test automation, instrumentation control, and framework development
- Experience in hardware root-cause debugging, failure analysis, and power/thermal characterization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively on a team and independently
- Ability to move systems weighing 20 to 50 pounds around laboratories and chambers
- Familiarity with liquid-cooled systems and SONiC
- Familiarity with modular or rack-based systems
Arista Networks Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arista Networks and has not been reviewed or approved by Arista Networks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is positioned as generous, including unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and flexible hours with hybrid options. Parental leave is also included, supporting time off needs beyond standard vacation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is a notable component of rewards through RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan with a discount. This structure can materially increase total compensation when stock performance is favorable.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Everyday perks and wellness supports are broad, including on-site gym/showers, secured bike storage, stocked break rooms, discounted lunches, wellness webinars, and social events. Family-planning benefits add to lifestyle and wellbeing coverage.
Arista Networks Insights
What We Do
Arista Networks was founded to pioneer and deliver software driven cloud networking solutions for large datacenter storage and computing environments. Arista’s award-winning platforms, ranging in Ethernet speeds from 10 to 400 gigabits per second, redefine scalability, agility and resilience. Arista has shipped more than 20 million cloud networking ports worldwide with CloudVision and EOS, an advanced network operating system. Committed to open standards, Arista is a founding member of the 25/50GbE consortium. Arista Networks products are available worldwide directly and through partners.
