Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

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

Mid-Senior level software engineer focused on developing and maintaining the Linux kernel for Arista EOS, collaborating with hardware teams and the upstream kernel community to integrate features, validate CPU/NIC hardware, and deliver high-quality kernel software.

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Arista Networks
Arista Networks
5 months ago

Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

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Job Summary

Mid-Senior level software engineer focused on developing and maintaining the Linux kernel for Arista EOS, collaborating with hardware teams and the upstream kernel community to integrate features, validate CPU/NIC hardware, and deliver high-quality kernel software.
Location: Vancouver
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
  • •Provide technical leadership across features, projects and tools

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 95,000 - 145,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionWellness StipendRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

  • •BSc, MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering with 3+ years of related post graduate work experience
  • •Expert knowledge of and extensive experience programming in C required. Knowledge of C++ and Python 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:3+ yearsOpen sourceLinux kernelData centerCloud computingNetworking
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingMentoringLeadershipTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CC++PythonEOSLinux kernelCPU architecturesX86ARMNICs

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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