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 DescriptionWho You'll Work With
The Platform team who are the programmers working closest to the hardware and programming chips.Arista Networks is looking for world-class Linux Kernel and BIOS software engineers to join our Dublin Kernel software team. Our Kernel team is responsible for keeping pace with the latest developments in the Linux Kernel and integrating them for our internal use, both for development and as a base for Arista EOS to run on. This work often involves extending and developing new kernel features related to functionality that we rely on and working with the kernel community to get them integrated upstream. Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU/BIOS vendors to integrate their stacks into EOS. You will also be responsible for bringup and qualification of these components into our hardware products.
What You'll Do
Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Kernel/BIOS software, the role will cover all aspects of software development spanning the addition of new features, debugging problems and fine tuning code for scalability and performance. You will own your projects from definition to deployment and customer interactions, and you will be responsible for the quality of everything you deliver.
Arista Software Engineering prides itself on a supportive and growth oriented culture. Over time, as your interests change, coupled with evolving business needs you will have the opportunity to switch from Kernel and BIOS to other areas, if you like.
Qualifications- BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering
- 5+ years experience of C or C++ and Python.
- Hands-on experience working on Linux Kernel software is a plus.
- Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems is a plus.
- Applied understanding of software engineering principles.
- Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to design a solution and implement it successfully.
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Additional InformationThis role is a B2B 12 month rolling contract.
Skills Required
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- 5+ years experience in C or C++ and Python
- Hands-on experience working on the Linux Kernel
- Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems
- Applied understanding of software engineering principles
- Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills
- Ability to design a solution and implement it successfully
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.
