Senior C++ Engineer

• Join Arista Networks’ SONiC software development team
• Build and qualify features for large data center networks
• Develop and deliver SONiC software for Arista switches
• Gather functional and technical requirements with fellow engineers and marketing
• Write functional specifications, design specifications, test plans, and implementation code
• Work with the SONiC community to upstream code and test changes
• Collaborate with customers to triage and fix network problems through software releases or patches
• Develop, monitor, debug, and maintain automated software tests
• Own projects from definition through deployment and ensure delivery quality
• Implement system-software solutions using C, C++, and Python
• Work on routing-protocol solutions with a team
• Analyze system-test issues and provide fixes
• Mentor new and junior engineers
• Review and contribute to specifications and implementations from team members and the SONiC community
• Create and maintain implementation and debugging schedules and report weekly to the project lead

• BSc, MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 2+ years of related postgraduate work experience
• Knowledge of C, C++, and/or Python
• Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
• Understanding of L2/L3 networking
• Knowledge of IP routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, or PIM is desirable
• Knowledge of Layer 2 features such as 802.1d bridging, Spanning Tree Protocol, Link Aggregation Control Protocol, Link Layer Discovery Protocol, or RFC 1812 IP routing is desirable
• Ability to utilize, test, and debug packet forwarding engines and vendor-provided hardware component software libraries
• Knowledge of distributed-systems infrastructure functions including messaging, signaling, databases, and command-line interface techniques
• Hands-on experience designing and developing Ethernet bridging, routing-related, or distributed-systems software is desirable
• Hands-on experience with enterprise or service-provider Ethernet switch/router system software development, or significant PhD-level research in network routing and packet forwarding, is desirable
• Applied understanding of software engineering principles
• Strong problem-solving and software troubleshooting skills
• Ability to design and implement solutions to small-sized problems independently
• Ability to work on a small team solving medium-sized problems with limited oversight

• Remote work option
• Compensation and work-life balance recognition/awards