Network Engineering Intern: Test, Topologies & Protocols

Arista; Dublin; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Onsite internship in Dublin

Job summary

Arista Networks is looking for Network Engineering Students to join our Internship Programme in Ireland. You will work with a dedicated mentor in the Testing Team to design, test, and validate networking features, helping identify defects and improve product quality.

You’ll learn networking fundamentals, protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, STP), scripting in Python, and Linux basics while building hands-on experience in test planning and execution across topologies and cloud-scale environments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Understanding of core networking protocols (but mostly just a love and aptitude for network engineering).
• Familiarity with scripting (e.g. Python)
• Basic understanding of the Linux operating system.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with your mentor to design and test network topologies, validating functionality, performance, stability and scalability of Arista's features and products.
• Write and execute test plans to verify all aspects of the feature and product, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Identify defects and validate resolution.
• Conduct test plan reviews to solicit feedback and identify customer-centric use cases.

Skills

Python

Linux

Networking fundamentals

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/EE/CE or related field

Job description

Arista Networks is looking for Network Engineering Students to join our Internship Programme in Ireland. You will work with a dedicated mentor in the Testing Team to design, test, and validate networking features, helping identify defects and improve product quality.

You’ll learn networking fundamentals, protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, STP), scripting in Python, and Linux basics while building hands-on experience in test planning and execution across topologies and cloud-scale environments.