Senior Sustaining Hardware Engineer

Anysilicon; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks, based in Santa Clara, seeks a hardware engineer to design and debug high-speed PCBs and system architectures. You will collaborate with software, firmware, and customer teams to address escalations and deliver robust solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware engineering, experience with DDR/PCIe interfaces, and strong scripting for log analysis. Expect contributions to test processes, BOM changes, and lab measurements to ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering.
• Experience debugging networking hardware.
• Proficient in designing 20+ layer boards with 50G+ signals.
• Experience with multi-phase DC/DC debugging for high current loads.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe) and low-speed signals (I2C, SPI).
• Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate on system architectures and high-speed PCB designs.
• Debug production system problems and deliver effective solutions.
• Analyze existing hardware designs, including CPU/ASIC, power, signal integrity, and optics.
• Work with software and customer teams on high-pressure escalations, identifying bugs and implementing fixes.
• Write scripts for log analysis and live debug sessions.
• Make necessary changes to firmware, schematics, BOM, and fabrication as needed.
• Conduct lab measurements and debugging.
• Collaborate with component, FA, and ODM teams to identify root causes and necessary fixes.
• Identify test escapes and work with the design validation team to enhance testing processes.
• Prepare and present root cause analyses for executives and customers.

Skills

Debugging

System architecture analysis

Scripting for log analysis

Lab measurement tools

Communication

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Tools

Signal integrity tools

Job description

Job Description:

Arista Networks is a leader in data-driven networking solutions, focusing on innovation in cloud computing, AI, and software-defined networking. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that drives creativity and excellence. Arista has received multiple awards for its engineering team, diversity, and work-life balance, maintaining high standards in quality and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate on system architectures and high-speed PCB designs.
• Debug production system problems and deliver effective solutions.
• Analyze existing hardware designs, including CPU/ASIC, power, signal integrity, and optics.
• Work with software and customer teams on high-pressure escalations, identifying bugs and implementing fixes.
• Write scripts for log analysis and live debug sessions.
• Make necessary changes to firmware, schematics, BOM, and fabrication as needed.
• Conduct lab measurements and debugging.
• Collaborate with component, FA, and ODM teams to identify root causes and necessary fixes.
• Identify test escapes and work with the design validation team to enhance testing processes.
• Prepare and present root cause analyses for executives and customers.

Qualifications:

• BSEE or MSEE degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering
• Experience debugging networking hardware
• Proficient in designing 20+ layer boards with 50G+ signals
• Experience with multi-phase DC/DC debugging for high current loads
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe) and low-speed signals (I2C, SPI)
• Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity concepts and tools

Skills:

• Strong debugging skills in hardware engineering
• Ability to analyze complex system architectures
• Proficient in scripting for log analysis
• Experience with lab measurement tools
• Strong communication skills for presenting technical information

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