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Senior Software Engineer – Layer1, C++
Arista Networks. Develop software managing physical-layer connectivity from 1GBASE-T connectors to 1.6T long-reach optics .
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesDistributed SystemsLinuxPythonUnixC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop software managing physical-layer connectivity from 1GBASE-T connectors to 1.6T long-reach optics
- Write control software supporting forwarding engines, connectors, and gearbox interface chips
- Build instrumentation and telemetry tools to monitor and troubleshoot physical link health
- Collaborate with Optics teams to define standards for new media and bring them to market
- 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, mitigate, and fix customer network problems with Customer Support Engineers and customers
- Analyze system-test problems and provide fixes
- Mentor new and junior engineers
- Own projects from definition through deployment and customer interactions, ensuring delivery quality
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 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 solutions 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work option
- Supportive and growth-oriented culture
- Opportunity to switch to other software engineering areas as interests and business needs evolve
- Working hours agreed in advance with the team manager