Linux Kernel Senior/Lead Software Engineer

Arista Networks
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 140,000 - 210,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Leadership","Mentoring","Debugging"]

Lead and contribute to the Linux kernel efforts for Arista’s EOS platform, developing kernel features in C/C++ and Python, coordinating with hardware teams to qualify CPUs/NICs, and collaborating with the upstream kernel community. Own projects from definition to deployment, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality, scalable kernel solutions for data-center networking products.

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Arista Networks
Arista Networks
5 months ago

Linux Kernel Senior/Lead Software Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead and contribute to the Linux kernel efforts for Arista’s EOS platform, developing kernel features in C/C++ and Python, coordinating with hardware teams to qualify CPUs/NICs, and collaborating with the upstream kernel community. Own projects from definition to deployment, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality, scalable kernel solutions for data-center networking products.
Location: Santa Clara
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Track ongoing developments in the Linux Kernel and identify features and functionality of interest to Arista for our products and for internal development needs
  • •Develop and maintain EOS Kernel features and tests using C, C++ and Python, review and contribute to functional and design specifications. Build automated tests and test infrastructure to validate the features
  • •Work with hardware engineers and vendors to qualify new Kernel dependent hardware components like CPUs and NICs for integration into Arista products
  • •Work with the Kernel community to contribute features back to the mainline
  • •Work with a team of Kernel engineers to integrate new versions of the Kernel for use in EOS and our internal development

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 140,000 - 210,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionIncome ProtectionWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 8 years experience, or MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 6 years experience, or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, or equivalent work experience
  • •Expert knowledge of and extensive experience programming in C required. Knowledge of C++ and Python is desirable
  • •Significant hands-on experience troubleshooting issues, fixing bugs and developing features in the Linux kernel
  • •Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture, design and implementation
  • •Familiarity with the upstream Linux community’s patching process and procedures
Experience:Open sourceLinux kernelCloud networkingData center
Education:Bachelor's in Computer ScienceNA
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingLeadershipMentoringDebugging
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CC++PythonLinux KernelEOSCPU architecturesNICs

Company Brief

Arista Networks
Designs and sells high-performance cloud networking hardware and software for large-scale data centers and enterprise environments, including switches, routers, and network operating systems focused on programmability, telemetry, and low-latency networking.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 2004
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