Senior/Lead Software Engineer

Arista Networks

. Design, develop, integrate, and maintain low-level CPU software in Arista products .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$120,000 - CA$195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in low-level CPU software development, including programming in C, C++, and Python, with a strong focus on BIOS and firmware environments. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor engineers, and effectively troubleshoot complex system issues.

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C ProgrammingCPU Firmware DevelopmentBIOS DevelopmentLinux Kernel ArchitectureProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingSoftware DesignSoftware ImplementationTroubleshootingSystem TestingFirmware IntegrationCPU Board Bring-UpBoot Loader DevelopmentNetwork Problem Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationDocumentation Skills

Industry Keywords

IP NetworkingX86 ArchitectureARM ArchitectureOpen Source ContributionsAutomated Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxOpen SourcePythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain low-level CPU software in Arista products
Develop automated tests using C, C++, and Python to validate features
Work with hardware engineers and vendors to qualify new CPUs and related components
Track Linux Kernel developments and identify relevant features for Arista products and internal development
Contribute features to upstream open source BIOS communities
Review and contribute to functional and design specifications
Work with Customer Support Engineers and customers to analyze, mitigate, and fix customer network problems
Analyze system test problems and provide fixes
Provide technical leadership across features, projects, and tools
Mentor new and junior engineers
Own projects from definition through deployment and customer interactions
Evaluate CPUs and collaborate with CPU and BIOS vendors to integrate low-level firmware
Bring up, validate, and test new CPUs in hardware products

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 and extensive experience programming in C
Knowledge of C++ and Python desirable
Experience designing and developing software in CPU firmware, BIOS, and boot loader environments
Experience bringing up new CPU boards
Significant hands-on experience diagnosing problems, troubleshooting issues, and fixing bugs in low-level CPU firmware, BIOS, and boot loader software
Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture, design, and implementation desirable
Understanding of IP networking architecture, design, and principles desirable
Applied understanding of modern software engineering principles and practices
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong software design and implementation skills
Ability to work independently and in small teams
Ability to communicate articulately and document designs and implementations clearly and concisely
Familiarity with and experience working with x86 and ARM CPU architectures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Wellbeing benefits
Income protection
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary bonuses may be available
Equity may be available
Remote work