Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Ethernet Switching

Arista Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Arista Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to own the end-to-end hardware design for cutting-edge Ethernet switching systems in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive specification, component selection, schematics, and collaboration with software and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 10+ years in hardware engineering, BSEE/MSEE, and deep experience with high-speed interfaces and PCB fabrication. Base compensation ranges with bonus/equity are discussed during hiring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of hardware engineering experience.
• Experience designing Networking Hardware, esp. 100G/200G PAM4 Ethernet switching.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hardware design process for high-speed Ethernet switches.
• Define specs, select components, and capture schematics.
• Collaborate with software, manufacturing, and CAD teams.
• Oversee PCB layout, stackup decisions, and signal integrity validation.
• Drive prototypes from lab bring-up to production with CM partners.

Skills

Signal integrity

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Verilog

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

eCAD tools

Verilog

PCB layout tools

Job description

Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Ethernet Switching

• Full-time

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.

Who You’ll Work With

Working closely with cross-functional teams including software, product management, and manufacturing, our engineers innovate on system architectures, high-speed PCB designs, and signal integrity to deliver state-of-the-art products that drive network performance and reliability.

The total estimated annual compensation range for this position, inclusive of base salary, bonus, and equity, is $300,000 to $655,000. 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

Our Hardware Design Engineering team is at the forefront of developing high-speed networking and Ethernet products used in Enterprise campuses, hyperscale datacenters and bleeding edge AI clusters. The team is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of advanced hardware solutions that meet the demands of modern networking environments.

Candidates for this position would be responsible for the entire hardware design process:

• Authoring Functional Specifications of high power and high density Ethernet switches used in AI networks
• Selecting and Qualifying Components
• Schematic Capture (both flat and hierarchical)
• Working closely with eCAD teams on PCB layout and component footprints
• Working with internal teams to run (or run your own) signal integrity simulations on both power and datapath signals
• Specifying PCB stackup and fabrication details with various PCB vendors
• Working closely with local and overseas Contract Manufacturers (CM), from proto through production
• Lab bring up and debug of prototypes
• Driving complex system debug between software, hardware, and test teams
• Training CM for high yield test and manufacturing
• Guiding groups of engineers and mentoring younger engineers
  • BSEE or MSEE
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering
  • Experience designing Networking Hardware, particularly involving 100G and 200G PAM4 Ethernet switching
  • Embedded x86/ARM system design is highly desirable
  • Experience designing 20+ layer count boards featuring 50G+ signals, and advanced PCB manufacturing technologies such as sequential lamination, HDI, and ultra-low-loss materials
  • Experience working with multi-phase DC/DC’s for high current, high transient loads
  • Experience working with High speed interfaces, such as DDR, PCIe
  • Writing specifications and drawing schematics for high complexity boards
  • Working closely with CAD designers on complicated layout and routing
  • Working closely with Software and test engineers to bring-up and debug systems
  • 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
  • Experience with mass production Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • FPGA design and system simulation using Verilog
  • Working with Contract Manufacturers
  • Successfully taking products from concept to production

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.

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