Senior Software Engineer – Layer1, C++

• Develop software managing physical-layer connectivity from 1GBASE-T connectors to 1.6T long-reach optics
• Build instrumentation and telemetry tools for monitoring and troubleshooting physical link health
• Define standards for new media with Optics teams and bring them to market
• Add features, debug problems, and optimize code for scalability and performance
• Own projects from definition through deployment and customer interactions
• Interface with customers, product management, and hardware engineers to develop Layer1 features
• Architect, design, and manage feature development
• Develop and maintain features using C, C++, and Python
• Review and contribute to functional and design specifications
• Build automated tests and test infrastructure
• Work with hardware and manufacturing teams to bring Phys and transceivers to market
• Design software control interfaces for Layer1 components with hardware engineers
• Provide technical leadership across features, projects, and tools
• Analyze and resolve customer network and system-test problems
• Mentor new and junior engineers
• Collaborate with Customer Support Engineers, customers, and System Test Engineers

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering plus 8 years of experience, or MS plus 6 years, or Ph.D. plus 3 years, or equivalent work experience
• Expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python
• Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
• Applied understanding of software engineering principles
• Strong problem-solving and software troubleshooting skills
• Ability to design a solution and implement features independently
• Ability to work in small teams
• Knowledge of digital communication technologies such as modulation and signal encoding schemes is a plus
• Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems is a plus
• Experience working with low-level hardware components is a plus

• Discretionary Arista bonuses
• Equity
• Medical benefits for US-based employees
• Dental benefits for US-based employees
• Vision benefits for US-based employees
• Wellbeing benefits for US-based employees
• Tax savings benefits for US-based employees
• Income protection benefits for US-based employees
• Working hours agreed in advance with the team manager