Lead Network Software Engineer, Layer 2 & Services

Arista Networks, Inc.; Nashua, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer for EOS Layer 2 and Network Services to design, implement, and maintain Layer 2 features, network management, monitoring, and security services using C, C++, and Python.

You will author test plans, build automated tests, and work closely with customers and field engineers to troubleshoot and deliver reliable software. The role requires deep knowledge of Layer 2 protocols and network management systems, plus hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 6 years experience, or MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 4 years experience, or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, or equivalent work experience
• Expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python
• Software development experience with Linux
• Knowledge of layer 2 protocols like 802.1X, MACsec, LACP, STP, etc -or-
• Knowledge of network management and monitoring protocols like AAA, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, SFlow, IPFIX, OpenConfig, etc
• Understanding and ability to apply software engineering principles
• Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated technical leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a small team environment
• Ability to design a solution and implement features independently
• Hands on experience developing networking or distributed systems software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements from customers, product managers and field engineers, and write functional specifications
• Architect, design, develop and maintain Layer 2, network management, monitoring and security features using C, C++ and Python
• Author test plans, build automated tests and infrastructure to test the features.
• Work with support engineers and customers to troubleshoot and resolve problems in their networks
• Own all aspects of development and delivery of software
• Provide technical leadership across features, projects and tools
• Mentor new and junior engineers to bring them up to speed in Arista's software development environment
• Work with the System Test Engineers to analyze problems found in their tests and provide fixes for those problems

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Layer 2 protocols

Network mgmt protocols

Software engineering principles

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Independent design

Networking/distributed systems

Education

BS + 6 years / MS + 4 years / PhD + 3 years

Job description

Arista Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer for EOS Layer 2 and Network Services to design, implement, and maintain Layer 2 features, network management, monitoring, and security services using C, C++, and Python.

You will author test plans, build automated tests, and work closely with customers and field engineers to troubleshoot and deliver reliable software. The role requires deep knowledge of Layer 2 protocols and network management systems, plus hands-on experience with