NPI Hardware Debug Engineer — Hybrid Prototyping Lead

Arista Networks; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks seeks a Hardware NPI Engineer to lead early prototype builds, bridging design and manufacturing for high-density data center hardware. You will drive DFx reviews and mentor CM partners while ensuring high-quality production readiness.

The role offers a hybrid work model with global travel to CM sites, leveraging deep electrical engineering knowledge to tackle complex fabric systems and high-performance ASICs.

Qualifications

• BSEE degree required; MSEE strongly desired.
• 0–5+ years in Hardware, NPI, Sustaining or Test Engineering in Networking/AI/Compute.
• Experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of IPC/JEDEC; experience with Fab structures; electro/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Prototype Leadership for early builds with cross-functional teams.
• Influence product design through DFx reviews and translate findings into robust generations.
• Systems debugging and root-cause analysis to enable future senior engineering roles.
• Mentorship and collaboration with internal teams and CM partners to uphold production quality.

Skills

Electrical engineering

System debugging

Lab equipment

Team leadership

Education

BSEE

MSEE desirable

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Arista Networks seeks a Hardware NPI Engineer to lead early prototype builds, bridging design and manufacturing for high-density data center hardware. You will drive DFx reviews and mentor CM partners while ensuring high-quality production readiness.

The role offers a hybrid work model with global travel to CM sites, leveraging deep electrical engineering knowledge to tackle complex fabric systems and high-performance ASICs.