Hardware NPI / Debug Engineer - Malaysia

Arista Networks Malaysia Sdn. Bhd; George Town; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks Malaysia Sdn. Bhd is seeking a Hardware NPI / Debug Engineer for a transformational hybrid role bridging design and manufacturing. You will own early prototype builds, drive DFx reviews, and mentor CM partners to uphold high production quality across Asia and the USA.

You will work with high-density PCBs, advanced interconnects, and thermal management in cutting-edge data center networking hardware, requiring strong debugging and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• BSEE degree required; MSEE strongly desired.
• 4–8 years in Hardware, NPI, Sustaining and/or Test Engineering in Networking/AI/GPU domains.
• Strong system-level debugging and lab-tool proficiency.
• Knowledge of IPC/JEDEC, VIPPO/backdrill, and electro/mechanical systems.
• Willing to travel to CM sites in Asia and the USA; passport ready.
• Fluent English; Malay and/or Vietnamese desirable.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Prototype Leadership: own early prototype builds with cross-functional teams.
• Influence Product Design through DFx (DFM/DFT/DFQ/DFR) reviews and findings.
• Systems Debug & Technical Mastery: lead root-cause analysis and repairs.
• Strategic Collaboration & Mentorship: partner with CM and internal teams; mentor factory staff.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems debugging

Lab equipment

Education

BSEE

MSEE desired

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Hardware NPI / Debug Engineer - Malaysia

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

We are seeking high-caliber Hardware NPI Engineers for a transformational hybrid role that bridges the gap between design engineering and manufacturing. This position requires a deep understanding of our hardware designs, along with our manufacturing processes, to deliver early prototypes to large data center customers. You will be a key driver in ensuring our high standard of quality in production releases while leading the technical execution of early-program builds.

Our product portfolio spans the full spectrum, from compact 1RU switches to massive modular chassis. These systems integrate high-density PCBs with advanced interconnects, high-performance ASICs, and sophisticated thermal management solutions. Working with these platforms requires precision handling of intricate optical and flyover cable assemblies, demanding an exceptional technical acumen to manage the complexities inherent in next-generation networking hardware.

What You’ll Do

This role is a fast track to understanding core products in the AI data center switching fabric, while enabling a deep understanding of the processes necessary to fabricate, manufacture and test these systems. Hence, this role represents a tremendous hands-on opportunity to grow into a role in hardware development, manufacturing, test, and / or product engineering functions.

• End-to-End Prototype Leadership: Take ownership of early prototype builds in partnership with Hardware, Manufacturing and Test Engineering with the goal of rapidly maturing designs and manufacturing processes to yield field trial-ready units for our strategic customers.
• Influence Product Design through DFx: Accelerate your design knowledge by driving Design for Excellence (DFM, DFT, DFQ, DFR) through active reviews of schematics and layouts, directly translating real-world NPI findings into more robust product generations.
• Systems Debug & Technical Mastery: Build deep systems-thinking skills by leading complex root-cause analysis and system repairs, establishing the technical foundation and tools necessary for future senior engineering roles.
• Strategic Collaboration & Mentorship: Drive continuous improvement through close cross-functional partnerships with internal Engineering and Platform Design teams, while mentoring Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners to uphold high-proficiency production and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A BSEE degree is required, an MSEE degree is strongly desired; candidates must possess a solid foundation in electrical engineering.A mechanical aptitude highly desirable.
• 4 to8years of experience in Hardware, NPI, Sustaining and/or Test Engineering within the Networking, AI, GPU, Computing industries.
• Expertise in system-level debugging, root cause analysis, and proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Knowledge of industry manufacturing standards (IPC, JEDEC) and experience with complex Fab structures (VIPPO, backdrill), and electro/mechanical systems.
• Must be passport ready and able to travel toCM sites within Asia and USA.
• Technical Fluency: Deep ability to interpret schematics, board layout files, mechanical drawings, and datasheets to diagnose marginal design issues.
• Diagnostic Proficiency: Ability to read command-line logs and diagnostics to independently navigate early-stage technical hurdles.
• Proactive Leadership: A self-starting mindset with the ability to "run on your own" and drive improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork & Communication: Exceptional skills in collaborating with remote and HQ engineers while managing and training factory-level technical staff. English fluency is a must, Malayand/or Vietnamese fluency is desired. #LI-AN1

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Arista Networks was founded to deliver software-defined cloud networking solutions for large data center and computing environments. With more than one million cloud networking ports beind deployed worldwide, Arista offers a broad portfolio of Gigabit Ethernet solutions including 1/10/40 and 100GbE switches that redefine network architectures, bring extensibility to networking and dramatically change the price/performance of data center networks. At the core of Arista’s platform is EOS (Extensible Operating System), the world’s most advanced network operating system, designed to build software defined cloud networks. EOS provides a single image consistency across hardware platforms and a modern core architecture enabling in-service upgrades and application extensibility.

Arista was founded in 2004, launched in 2008 and is led by Jayshree Ullal. The company was founded by industry luminaries Andy Bechtolsheim, David Cheriton and Kenneth Duda. This seasoned management team has decades of deep experience in networking and innovation. They are globally recognized as respected leaders and visionaries in networking technology.

Arista has a prestigious set of customers, including leading global technology companies in financials, web 2.0 and cloud/service providers, building public and private cloud computing systems. Arista builds scalable data centers for many Fortune 500 companies and delivers products worldwide though distribution partners, systems integrators and resellers with a strong dedication to partner and customer success. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Arista also has offices in San Francisco, Bangalore, Vancouver, Singapore and Ireland.

Arista Networks is a listed company igniting low latency datacenters, cloud networking and computing environments. Arista offers best-of-breed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet switches that redefine scalability, robustness, and price-performance metrics. Our team is comprised of experienced management and top notch engineering talent from leading networking companies. Plus we offer great benefits and work-life balance.

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Arista Networks was founded to deliver software-defined cloud networking solutions for large data center and computing environments. With more than one million cloud networking ports beind deployed worldwide, Arista offers a broad portfolio of Gigabit Ethernet solutions including 1/10/40 and 100GbE switches that redefine network architectures, bring extensibility to networking and dramatically change the price/performance of data center networks. At the core of Arista’s platform is EOS (Extensible Operating System), the world’s most advanced network operating system, designed to build software defined cloud networks. EOS provides a single image consistency across hardware platforms and a modern core architecture enabling in-service upgrades and application extensibility.

Arista was founded in 2004, launched in 2008 and is led by Jayshree Ullal. The company was founded by industry luminaries Andy Bechtolsheim, David