Hardware Engineering Manager

Arista; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Snack Bash

Wellness webinars

Gives Back programs

Medical coverage

Life Insurance

Flex Spending

Employee Assistance

Paid time off

401k Plan

On-site gym

Job summary

Arista Networks is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineering Manager to lead multiple cross-functional teams in the design and verification of a portfolio of networking Ethernet switches. You will provide technical guidance to hardware engineers, resolve complex HW bring-up issues, and drive manufacturability and yields.

You will oversee schematic entry, layout supervision, board bring-up, and cross-functional debugging while coordinating with product management to translate direction into

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated success taking products from concept to production.
• Proven experience leading hardware teams across multiple projects.
• Translate high-level product direction into actionable steps.
• High-speed PCB design experience.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, PCIe, SMBus, SPI, PoE, WiFi, PTP, MDIO.
• DFM and collaboration with CM/ODM/JDM.
• Strong communication and leadership across teams.
• Scripting background is a plus.
• Embedded x86/ARM system design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware design and verification of networking switches.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve complex HW bring-up issues.
• Oversee schematic entry, layout, and board bring-up.
• Drive vendor roadmaps for ASICs, connectors, and PCBs.
• Communicate project status and changes to stakeholders.
• Participate in schematic and board design reviews.
• Mentor and motivate hardware engineers across experience levels.
• Ensure manufacturability and first-pass yields.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hardware engineering

Project management

High-speed PCB design

Ethernet knowledge

PCIe knowledge

Schematic CAD

Documentation skills

Scripting

Embedded systems

DFM

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Executive communication

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB CAD tools

Job description

• We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and team-oriented Hardware Engineering Manager to drive the creation of industry-leading Cloud Networking Ethernet switches
• Arista takes pride in designing and manufacturing the highest density and greatest bandwidth products in the market
• As an Arista Hardware Engineering Manager, you will lead multiple cross-functional teams in the design and verification of an industry-leading portfolio of Networking Ethernet switches
• Provide technical guidance and directions to hardware engineers, to resolve complex HW bring-up and cross functional problems
• HW schematic entry, Layout supervision, board bring-up, and cross functional system debug
• Work with product management teams to translate high-level product direction into future system designs with detailed, executable steps for cross-functional teams
• Drive Vendor roadmaps of key components (ASICs, connectors, PCB vendors, etc.) to advance Arista’s HW designs, as well as align with internal product roadmaps
• Communicate project status and changes to mitigate unexpected issues
• Participate in schematic and board design reviews
• Assist in analyzing Signal Integrity and Power Integrity simulation and measurement results
• Develop and communicate priorities across a portfolio of projects
• Drive the design of high-quality products with high first-pass yields at manufacturing
• Ensure the prototype manufacturing infrastructure and capacity meets product portfolio needs
• Act as the initial point of contact for customer escalations, and supervise resolution
• Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of hardware engineers with a diverse range of experience levels: from new college grads to experienced veterans of the industry
• Identify, define, and implement new processes and tools that help improve productivity and efficiency within the HW team

Benefits

• Regular ”Snack Bash” Social Events with food and drinks!
• Biweekly Wellness webinars plus regular Wellness Week events focused on physical, mental, spiritual and financial wellness as well as career development and social activities
• Arista Gives Back: Employee Engagement Giving Drives and Volunteer events
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Coverage
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• PTO & Paid holidays
• 401k Plan
• On-site Gym & Showers
• Secured Bike Lockers
• Secured Bike Lockers
• Flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Benefits that include mental health and backup child and elder care support
• Discounted lunches through WeBox for HQ employees
• Family planning benefits

BS or MS in Electrical EngineeringDemonstrated success in taking products from concept through to productionProven experience leading hardware engineering teams across multiple simultaneous projects. Prior technical management experience is a mustAbility to translate high-level product direction into actionable stepsProficient with high layer count printed circuit boards and high-speed design, with background experience or knowledge of key protocols such as: Ethernet, SMBus, SPI, PCIe, POE, WiFi, PTP, MDIOEffective project management skills, including tracking execution and implementing corrective actionsSkilled in technical documentation, schematic design, CAD collaboration, and software engineering collaborationBackground experience with scripting, and general software development is a strong plusExperience with embedded x86/ARM system design, gigabit+ signaling, high-speed buses, and regulatory complianceStrong communication skills and experience in guiding direct reports, working with other managers or other teams, and interfacing with executive leadershipExpertise in Designing For Manufacturability (DFM) and collaborating with Contract Manufacturers (CM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) and Joint Design Manufacturers (JDM)Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts and tools, such as: impedance, PDN’s, differential routing, insertion loss, S-parameters, TDR’s, VNA’s10+ years of relevant experience in networking hardware design