Lead Packet Forwarding Engineer

Arista Networks; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks in Nashua, NH is seeking a Senior/Lead Packet Forwarding Engine Software Engineer. You will design and implement packet forwarding features in EOS, collaborating with customers, product management and engineering to solve real-world networking problems.

You will own features from design through deployment, mentor junior engineers and help scale the forwarding architecture across multi-chip systems. Strong C/C++, Python and UNIX/Linux fundamentals are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD with related field and years of experience as listed in the ad.
• Expert knowledge of C/C++ and Python as core languages.
• Knowledge of UNIX or Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of IP networking and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers, product management to define packet forwarding features.
• Architect, design and manage development of these features.
• Develop and maintain features using C, C++ and Python; build tests and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership across features, projects and tools.
• Collaborate with Customer Support Engineers and customers to troubleshoot networks.
• Work with System Test Engineers to analyze problems and implement fixes.
• Mentor new and junior engineers in Arista's software environment.

Skills

C/C++

Python

UNIX/Linux

IP networking

software engineering principles

problem solving

independent design

teamwork

Education

BS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

MS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

PhD in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

Job description

Arista Networks in Nashua, NH is seeking a Senior/Lead Packet Forwarding Engine Software Engineer. You will design and implement packet forwarding features in EOS, collaborating with customers, product management and engineering to solve real-world networking problems.

You will own features from design through deployment, mentor junior engineers and help scale the forwarding architecture across multi-chip systems. Strong C/C++, Python and UNIX/Linux fundamentals are essential.