Software Engineer (Wifi/ Embedded)

Arista Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks is looking for a skilled candidate to join their WiFi Access Point team in Bengaluru, India. This role involves developing innovative WiFi solutions and requires a strong background in software development, particularly in C/C++. Candidates should have 6-15 years of relevant experience and experience with Wi-Fi device drivers in a Linux environment.

The successful applicant will work closely with teams to understand product needs, design solutions, and ensure successful customer deployment, while also tracking and integrating new technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Wi-Fi device drivers on Linux.
• Good system-level understanding of Wireless AP functionality.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge WiFi solutions as a core member of Access Point team.
• Understand product requirements and deliver solutions for customer deployment.
• Track new technologies and improve product differentiation.

Skills

Programming in C/C++

Linux environment experience

Software development

Understanding of networking

WiFi chipset platform experience

Education

Strong engineering and Computer Science fundamentals

Job description

Job Description

Arista Networks is a leader in data‑driven, client‑to‑cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. As an established, profitable company, Arista has a strong track record of success in building scalable, agile and resilient networking solutions across the globe.

Who You’ll Work With

The candidate will be working with the WiFi team at Arista, developing cutting‑edge and next‑generation WiFi solutions in a fast‑paced environment. The WiFi team is responsible for the end‑to‑end development of the Cloud‑managed WiFi product portfolio. This specific position is for the WiFi Access Point team.

What You’ll Do

As a core member of the Access Point team, the candidate is expected to work closely with relevant teams to understand product requirements, design the solution, build the software and deliver it for final validation and customer deployment. The successful candidate will also keep track of new and emerging technologies and their impact on Arista products, come up with new and innovative ideas to improve and differentiate the product, and help Arista become a leading player in the Campus space. The candidate will also work closely with sales and support teams to push new solutions, understand customer needs and pain points and help resolve escalations. The candidate is expected to have a strong background in software development and a good understanding of systems and networking areas, with knowledge of the WiFi area as an added bonus.

The candidate’s role will not be limited to a single aspect of the product; it will be broad, encompassing many different aspects including but not limited to developing new Access Points, designing and implementing new features, tracking new technologies and working closely with the sales and customer teams.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering and Computer Science fundamentals
• Minimum 6‑15 years of relevant experience
• Well versed with programming in one of C/C++ languages
• Experience working in a Linux environment, developing applications or Linux drivers

1. Network device drivers, operating system internals, kernels, compilers, SOC architecture
2. User space development for connectivity related products (Wireless LAN access points/controllers, networking equipment) in one or more of the following areas:
   • HostAPD, Portal, RADIUS, AAA, Identity and role management, Radsec
   • Tunnels, Firewall, iptables, Flow Classification, QoS, TLS, DTLS

• Experience with Wi‑Fi device drivers on Linux.
• Hands‑on experience in working with one or more Wi‑Fi chipset platforms
• Good system‑level understanding of the Wireless AP functionality
• Experience in developing Wi‑Fi features, system integration, evaluating various performance parameters