Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking

Arista Networks; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks in Nashua, NH, is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to develop high-speed networking and Ethernet products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and your responsibilities will include authoring specifications, component selection, and running signal integrity simulations. Ideal candidates have a BSEE or MSEE and experience in hardware design, with an appreciation for signal integrity. If you're passionate about pioneering technology in AI clusters and data centers, consider joining Arista's innovative team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering (new graduates also considered).
• Solid understanding of basic electronics theory and design.
• Experience with circuit design and debug, especially involving high speed signals.
• Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts.

Responsibilities

• Author functional specifications for Ethernet switches used in AI networks.
• Select and qualify components for high-speed designs.
• Run signal integrity simulations for power and data paths.
• Drive complex system debug between software, hardware, and test teams.

Skills

Circuit design and debug

Signal integrity concepts

Lab debug and test equipment

FPGA design

Python programming

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Job description

Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking

Full-time position.

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge.

We value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table.

At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance.

Who You’ll Work With

Working closely with cross-functional teams including software, product management, marketing, and manufacturing, our engineers innovate new system architectures and develop high-speed PCBs requiring state-of-the-art signal integrity and power integrity design practices.

What You'll Do

Our Hardware Design Engineering team is at the forefront of developing high-speed networking and Ethernet products used in Enterprise campuses, hyperscale datacenters and bleeding edge AI clusters. The team is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of advanced hardware solutions.

• Authoring functional specifications of high power and high density Ethernet switches used in AI networks
• Selecting and qualifying components
• Schematic capture and tool-based design verification
• Working closely with eCAD teams on PCB layout and component footprints
• Running signal integrity simulations on power and datapath signals
• Working closely with mechanical and thermal engineers on system general arrangement and physical realization
• Specifying PCB stackup and fabrication details with various PCB vendors
• Developing programmable logic devices for control and timing planes
• Working closely with local and overseas Contract Manufacturers from prototype through production
• Lab bring up and debug of prototypes
• Working closely with diagnostics software engineers on design validation and manufacturing test development
• Driving complex system debug between software, hardware, and test teams
• Training CM for high yield test and manufacturing

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE
• 2+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering (new graduates also considered)
• Solid understanding of basic electronics theory and design
• Experience with circuit design and debug, especially involving high speed signals
• Experience with lab debug and test equipment
• Experience learning complex design tools
• Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts
• FPGA design and system simulation experience is a plus
• Some Python or other coding experience is a plus

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.