Software Engineer, Layer1

Arista Networks
Vancouver
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 95,000 - 145,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Leadership"]

Mid-Senior Layer1 software engineer building and maintaining control software for Layer1 components (1GBASE-T to 400G optics), developing features in C, C++, and Python, and collaborating with hardware, optics, and support teams to ensure scalable, reliable connectivity across products.

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Arista Networks
Arista Networks
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Software Engineer, Layer1

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Job Summary

Mid-Senior Layer1 software engineer building and maintaining control software for Layer1 components (1GBASE-T to 400G optics), developing features in C, C++, and Python, and collaborating with hardware, optics, and support teams to ensure scalable, reliable connectivity across products.
Location: Vancouver
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Interface with customers, product management and hardware engineers to come up with innovative new Layer1 features.
  • •Architect, design and manage the development of these features.
  • •Develop and maintain features using C, C++, and Python; build automated tests and test infrastructure.
  • •Work with hardware and manufacturing teams to bring new Layer1 components to market.
  • •Mentor new and junior engineers to bring them up to speed in Arista's software development environment.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 95,000 - 145,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionIncome ProtectionRetirementEquityAnnual Bonus

Key Requirements

  • •BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 3 years of experience, or MS with 2 years, or PhD with 1 year, or equivalent work experience
  • •Expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python
  • •Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
  • •Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems is a plus
  • •Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills; ability to design solutions and work in small teams
Experience:3+ yearsComputer networking
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingLeadership
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CC++PythonUNIXLinuxIP networking

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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