This is an interesting and exciting opportunity to be a part of the software team that is redefining Data Centre switching. The EOS Routing PI team is responsible for developing routing protocols like BGP, OSPFand ISIS and Data Center and SP technologies like MPLS, Segment Routing and EVPN. A unique feature of the Arista routing team is that the routing software is common across Campus, Data Center and Service Provider routing features. This is a global team that spreads multiple geographies working on cutting edge features that get deployed in the largest Cloud titan, Service Provider, Enterprise and Campus networks.
What You ll Do
As a Software Engineer your core responsibility is to deliver new cutting edge product features. A major part of this is writing and owning design/implementation of the code that drives our products. However, the role of a Software Engineer is much bigger than simply writing code. Software engineers work on the whole development process, including
Suggesting and deciding what features to build
Driving the design and architecture
Pushing, testing, documenting the feature
Working alongside customers in the field if needed
For success at Arista all you need is
Strong engineering and Computer Science fundamentals with 3+ years of industry experience
Extensive background in algorithms and strong software architecture skills
Fluency in one of C/C++/Python programming
Hands-on experience with designs and implementations in a strong product-engineering environment
Experience with routing protocols and/or Data Center/SP routing features
Software Development experience with Linux
Preferred qualifications
Strong software debugging skills especially in embedded systems.
Hands-on expertise in one or more of areas like DPDK, Hardware forwarding, Network virtualization, SDN, EVPN, Kubernetes