Layer1 Software Engineer: Build Reliable Network Backbone

jobr.pro; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks is seeking a Layer1 software engineer to design and implement control software for Layer1 components, write features in C/C++ and Python, and work with hardware and optics teams to bring new media to market.

You will own projects from definition to deployment, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to telemetry, testing and performance tuning in a growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python.
• Knowledge of UNIX or Linux.
• Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems is a plus.
• Experience with low level hardware components is a plus.
• Applied understanding of software engineering principles.
• Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to design a solution and implement features independently.
• Ability to work in small teams.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers, product management and hardware engineers to come up with innovative new Layer1 features.
• Architect, design and manage the development of these features.
• Develop and maintain features using C, C++ and Python; build tests and test infrastructure.
• Work with hardware and manufacturing teams to bring new Layer1 components to market.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to design optimal software control interfaces for Layer1 components.
• Provide technical leadership across features, projects and tools.
• Work with Customer Support Engineers and customers to analyze, mitigate and fix problems in customer networks.
• Work with System Test Engineers to analyze problems and provide fixes.
• Mentor new and junior engineers to bring them up to speed in Arista's software development environment.

Skills

C/C++

Python

UNIX/Linux

IP networking

Distributed systems

Low-level hardware

Software engineering principles

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/EE/CE with relevant experience

Job description

Arista Networks is seeking a Layer1 software engineer to design and implement control software for Layer1 components, write features in C/C++ and Python, and work with hardware and optics teams to bring new media to market.

You will own projects from definition to deployment, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to telemetry, testing and performance tuning in a growth-oriented culture.