Graduate Software Engineer: SDN & Systems

Arista Networks, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks, Inc. in Dublin is seeking Graduate Engineers to work on world‑class SDN product development in C/C++, Go, Java, and Python. You will contribute to Linux kernel work, ASIC programming support, and routing protocol implementations for high‑performance data centers.

Join a team focused on cutting‑edge networking software, embedded systems development, and scalable cloud‑grade platforms. This role involves collaboration with hardware teams and offers a strong learning path in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Java, Python, Go.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.
• Excellent communication in a highly technical team.
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Write Linux user space and kernel code for 64-bit DMA with IOMMU.
• Develop software for networking chips and the hardware/software boundary.
• Implement LLDP, 802.1x, BFD, BGP, OSPF, ISIS protocols.
• Update forwarding state using platform‑independent abstractions.
• Create config management services with Go and Python (NETCONF/RESTCONF).
• Develop routing protocol agents in C/C++ in Fedora embedded env.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Intellectual curiosity

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

C/C++

Java

Python

Go

Linux

Embedded Systems

Networking

React/Redux/Node.js

Job description

Arista Networks, Inc. in Dublin is seeking Graduate Engineers to work on world‑class SDN product development in C/C++, Go, Java, and Python. You will contribute to Linux kernel work, ASIC programming support, and routing protocol implementations for high‑performance data centers.

Join a team focused on cutting‑edge networking software, embedded systems development, and scalable cloud‑grade platforms. This role involves collaboration with hardware teams and offers a strong learning path in a