Hardware Engineering Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the creation of industry-leading Cloud Networking Ethernet switches.

You will guide cross-functional teams through design and verification of a high-density, high-bandwidth product portfolio, translating strategy into executable steps. The role demands 10+ years of networking hardware experience, strong leadership, and deep expertise in high-speed PCB design, signal/power integrity, and DFMs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in networking hardware design.
• Proven leadership of hardware teams across multiple projects.
• Experience with high-layer count PCBs and high-speed design.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, PCIe, PoE, WiFi, PTP, MDIO.
• DFM and collaboration with CM/ODM/JDM.
• Strong communication and leadership with executive stakeholders.
• Experience with embedded x86/ARM system design.
• Experience with signal and power integrity concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to hardware engineers for HW bring-up and cross-functional issues.
• Oversee HW schematic entry, layout supervision, board bring-up, and system debug.
• Translate high-level product direction into actionable design steps.
• Drive component vendor roadmaps to align with product roadmaps.
• Communicate project status and changes to mitigate issues.
• Participate in schematic and board design reviews.
• Mentor and manage a team of hardware engineers across levels.
• Identify and implement new processes and tools to improve productivity.
• Ensure prototype manufacturing capacity meets portfolio needs.

Skills

Hardware leadership

Cross-functional leadership

High-speed PCB design

Ethernet & protocols

Signal integrity

Power integrity

DFM

CM/ODM collaboration

Scripting/Software basics

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic CAD

PCB Layout

Measurement tools

Job description

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 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.

The total estimated annual compensation range for this position, inclusive of base salary, bonus, and equity, is $500,000 to $800,000. This range is a good faith estimate only. Bonus and equity are discretionary, subject to plan terms, and are not guaranteed components of total compensation. Actual total annual compensation may vary based on employee performance, company or equity performance, company policy, board approval, or similar factors. Please see additional base salary information below.

What You'll Do

• 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 convey 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

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience in networking hardware design
• Proven experience leading hardware engineering teams across multiple simultaneous projects. Prior technical management experience is a must
• Proficient 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, MDIO
• Expertise in Designing For Manufacturability (DFM) and collaborating with Contract Manufacturers (CM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) and Joint Design Manufacturers (JDM)
• Demonstrated success in taking products from concept through to production.
• Strong communication skills and experience in guiding direct reports, working with other managers or other teams, and interfacing with executive leadership
• Ability to translate high-level product direction into actionable steps.
• Effective project management skills, including tracking execution and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with embedded x86/ARM system design, gigabit+ signaling, high-speed buses, and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in technical documentation, schematic design, CAD collaboration, and software engineering collaboration.
• Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts and tools, such as: impedance, PDN’s, differential routing, insertion loss, S-parameters, TDR’s, VNA’s
• Background experience with scripting, and general software development is a strong plus
• This is an majority onsite role at our Santa Clara HQ, with minimal opportunities for remote work.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team and contribute to cutting-edge technology in the networking hardware industry. If you are passionate about driving innovation and leading successful engineering teams, we would love to hear from you.

Base Salary Information:

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $180,000 to $275,000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. The salary range provided reflects base pay only. As described above, this position may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. US- based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.