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Updated 8 Jun 2025
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24 Interview questions

A NDE was asked 2w ago
Q. What is your level of experience with Python?
Ans. 

I have extensive experience with Python, focusing on data analysis, automation, and machine learning applications.

  • Proficient in using libraries like Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation and analysis.

  • Developed automation scripts using Python to streamline repetitive tasks, improving efficiency by 30%.

  • Experience with web frameworks like Flask for building RESTful APIs.

  • Worked on machine learning projects using Scik...

A Technical Solutions Engineer was asked 1mo ago
Q. Explain the ARP packet flow on the given topology.
Ans. 

ARP resolves IP addresses to MAC addresses in a local network, facilitating communication between devices.

  • 1. ARP Request: A device broadcasts an ARP request to find the MAC address corresponding to an IP address.

  • 2. Broadcast: The ARP request is sent to the MAC address FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF, reaching all devices in the local network.

  • 3. ARP Reply: The device with the matching IP address responds with an ARP reply contai...

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A Senior Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. Given a number, invert the bits.
Ans. 

Inverting bits means flipping each bit in a binary representation from 0 to 1 and from 1 to 0.

  • Bitwise NOT Operator: In many programming languages, the bitwise NOT operator (~) can be used to invert bits. For example, ~5 (binary 0101) results in -6 (binary 1010).

  • Binary Representation: To invert bits, first convert a number to its binary form. For example, the binary of 6 is 110, and inverting it gives 001.

  • Example: ...

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A System Software Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. Explain C++ pointers, addressing, and debugging.
Ans. 

Understanding C++ pointers and address debugging is crucial for effective memory management and error resolution.

  • Pointers store memory addresses, allowing direct access to variables.

  • Example: int* ptr = &var; // ptr holds the address of var.

  • Dereferencing a pointer: *ptr gives the value at the address stored in ptr.

  • Pointer arithmetic: ptr++ moves the pointer to the next memory location.

  • Null pointers: Always init...

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A Software Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. Given a singly linked list, determine if it is a palindrome.
Ans. 

To check if a linked list is a palindrome, compare the first half of the list with the reversed second half.

  • Traverse the linked list to find the middle node

  • Reverse the second half of the linked list

  • Compare the first half with the reversed second half to check for palindrome

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A Software Development Engineer II was asked 9mo ago
Q. Write a function to compare two strings using character pointers.
Ans. 

Comparing two strings using char pointers in C/C++

  • Use char pointers to iterate through each character of the strings

  • Compare characters at each position until a difference is found

  • Return 0 if strings are equal, -1 if first string is less than second, 1 if first string is greater

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked 9mo ago
Q. Given a string containing parentheses, curly brackets, and square brackets, determine if the string is valid.
Ans. 

Check if a string containing parenthesis, curly brackets, and square brackets is valid.

  • Use a stack to keep track of opening brackets

  • Pop from stack when encountering a closing bracket, ensuring it matches the corresponding opening bracket

  • Return false if stack is not empty at the end

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A Software Engineer (Frontend heavy) was asked 9mo ago
Q. Design a ticket booking platform, focusing on how to prevent concurrent ticket booking by multiple users.
Ans. 

Implement session locking to prevent concurrent ticket booking by multiple users.

  • Implement session locking mechanism to ensure only one user can book tickets at a time.

  • Use a unique session ID for each user to track their booking process.

  • Lock the session when a user starts booking tickets and release the lock once the booking is completed.

  • Display a message to other users trying to book tickets if the session is alr...

A Software Engineer (Frontend heavy) was asked 9mo ago
Q. In a todo application where a user's data is synced across multiple devices, how would you ensure that changes made on one device's todo list are reflected in the UI of other devices without requiring a ref...
Ans. 

Real-time synchronization of todo list across multiple devices using short polling and web sockets.

  • Implement short polling to regularly check for updates on the server and update the UI accordingly.

  • Use web sockets for real-time communication between devices to instantly push updates to all connected clients.

  • Maintain a centralized database to store and retrieve the todo list data for all devices.

  • Utilize a messaging...

A Software Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Design an algorithm to find the running median of a stream of numbers.
Ans. 

Calculate the running median of a stream of numbers.

  • Use two heaps - a max heap for the smaller half of the numbers and a min heap for the larger half.

  • Keep the heaps balanced by ensuring the size difference is at most 1.

  • If the heaps are balanced, the median is the average of the top elements of the two heaps. Otherwise, it is the top element of the larger heap.

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Arista Networks Interview Experiences

48 interviews found

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 12 May 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. For an embedded software role, too many coding questions on strings which did not make sense for an experienced candidate (10+ years). It is good to test the hands-on skills even for experienced candidates...
  • Q2. Contrary to the JD and interview prep guidelines, where I expected WiFi domain related questions and RTOS concepts, Round2 questions were not fully relatable to me. Not too difficult, but candidate prepara...

Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image nisarga lolage

posted on 25 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Check if the linked list is palindrome or not
  • Ans. 

    To check if a linked list is a palindrome, compare the first half of the list with the reversed second half.

    • Traverse the linked list to find the middle node

    • Reverse the second half of the linked list

    • Compare the first half with the reversed second half to check for palindrome

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. C string questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Operating systems questions
  • Q2. Linked list and system design question

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C++ Pointer, address debugging question
  • Ans. 

    Understanding C++ pointers and address debugging is crucial for effective memory management and error resolution.

    • Pointers store memory addresses, allowing direct access to variables.

    • Example: int* ptr = &var; // ptr holds the address of var.

    • Dereferencing a pointer: *ptr gives the value at the address stored in ptr.

    • Pointer arithmetic: ptr++ moves the pointer to the next memory location.

    • Null pointers: Always initializ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Internal working of Hashmap in c C++ debugging the code
  • Ans. 

    Hashmap in C/C++ stores key-value pairs using a hash function for fast retrieval.

    • Hashmap uses a hash function to map keys to indices in an array.

    • Collision handling is done using techniques like chaining or open addressing.

    • Hashmap allows for fast insertion, deletion, and lookup of key-value pairs.

    • Example: std::unordered_map in C++ implements a hashmap.

    • Debugging hashmap code involves checking hash function, collision res...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Trie based question
  • Q2. Design LRU cache
  • Ans. 

    Design a data structure for LRU cache with get and put operations, evicting least recently used item when capacity is reached.

    • Implement a doubly linked list to keep track of the order of keys based on their usage

    • Use a hashmap to store key-value pairs for quick access

    • Update the order of keys in the linked list when a key is accessed or inserted

    • Evict the least recently used item when the cache reaches its capacity

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - System Design 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Unique ID generator
  • Ans. 

    A unique ID generator creates distinct identifiers for entities, ensuring no duplicates across a system.

    • Use UUIDs (Universally Unique Identifiers) for global uniqueness. Example: '550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000'.

    • Timestamp-based IDs can ensure uniqueness over time. Example: '20231005123000' for a timestamp.

    • Combining user-specific data with random elements can create unique IDs. Example: 'user123-abc456'.

    • Consider u...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Project related questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Operating systems, DBMS
  • Q2. Few question on projects from my previous company

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Javascript concepts. Polyfill for debounce. Event loop. Questions based on your resume.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design a ticket booking platform(Core problem: How would you prevent concurrent ticket booking by multiple users)
  • Ans. 

    Implement session locking to prevent concurrent ticket booking by multiple users.

    • Implement session locking mechanism to ensure only one user can book tickets at a time.

    • Use a unique session ID for each user to track their booking process.

    • Lock the session when a user starts booking tickets and release the lock once the booking is completed.

    • Display a message to other users trying to book tickets if the session is already ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions from resume(The entire interview went on for 2 hours)
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. This was the final round(on-site) and was based on Architecture + cultural fit, conducted by one of their Directors / Associate Director. Was asked questions like reasons for switch, expectation in Arista,...
  • Q2. In a todo application a user's data is supposed to be synced in multiple devices. When there is a change made in the todo list in one device, the other device's UI needs to update without refresh. How woul...
  • Ans. 

    Real-time synchronization of todo list across multiple devices using short polling and web sockets.

    • Implement short polling to regularly check for updates on the server and update the UI accordingly.

    • Use web sockets for real-time communication between devices to instantly push updates to all connected clients.

    • Maintain a centralized database to store and retrieve the todo list data for all devices.

    • Utilize a messaging queu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Pick one of your projects from your resume and explain.
  • Ans. 

    Developed a responsive e-commerce website using React and Redux

    • Utilized React for building the user interface

    • Implemented Redux for managing the application state

    • Designed a responsive layout for optimal viewing on different devices

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Arista Networks interview:
  • Computer Networking
  • Javascript
  • System Design
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared in network concepts and communication techniques(polling, web sockets, etc) as it seemed to be their core focus during the interviews. Research the company well before interviews.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Explain the in detail about the project worked in your previous company??
  • Q2. Explain the packet format of frame, ARP, IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS
  • Ans. 

    Overview of packet formats for various network protocols including ARP, IP, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS.

    • ARP (Address Resolution Protocol): Used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses. Packet includes hardware type, protocol type, hardware size, protocol size, opcode, sender MAC, sender IP, target MAC, target IP.

    • IP (Internet Protocol): Responsible for addressing and routing packets. IPv4 header includes version, header length, ty...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cover everything, Interview questions will be micro managed
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Phone Call 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your previous company role ?
  • Q2. Willing to join Arista ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to join Arista as a Software Engineer.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work at Arista and contribute to their innovative projects.

    • I have researched the company and believe that my skills align well with their values and goals.

    • I am confident that I can make a positive impact on the team and help drive success at Arista.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

One Hr interview with 3-4 coding questions on strings,array and linked list

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. A string contains parenthesis, curly brackets and square brackets. Check if the string is valid or not.
  • Ans. 

    Check if a string containing parenthesis, curly brackets, and square brackets is valid.

    • Use a stack to keep track of opening brackets

    • Pop from stack when encountering a closing bracket, ensuring it matches the corresponding opening bracket

    • Return false if stack is not empty at the end

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Oct 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

DSA MCQ on Computer Core Subjects

Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rahul Mishra

posted on 27 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linked list and double pointers

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How many rounds are there in Arista Networks interview?
Arista Networks interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Arista Networks interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Arista Networks interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Arista Networks. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Arista Networks expect are C++, C, Python, Linux and WiFi.
What are the top questions asked in Arista Networks interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Arista Networks interview -

  1. In a todo application a user's data is supposed to be synced in multiple device...read more
  2. Design a ticket booking platform(Core problem: How would you prevent concurrent...read more
  3. Find the memory of the given structure (Struct padding is the hi...read more
How long is the Arista Networks interview process?

The duration of Arista Networks interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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