Senior Sustaining Hardware Engineer

Arista Networks is a leader in data-driven networking solutions, focusing on innovation in cloud computing, AI, and software-defined networking. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that drives creativity and excellence. Arista has received multiple awards for its engineering team, diversity, and work-life balance, maintaining high standards in quality and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate on system architectures and high-speed PCB designs.
• Debug production system problems and deliver effective solutions.
• Analyze existing hardware designs, including CPU/ASIC, power, signal integrity, and optics.
• Work with software and customer teams on high-pressure escalations, identifying bugs and implementing fixes.
• Write scripts for log analysis and live debug sessions.
• Make necessary changes to firmware, schematics, BOM, and fabrication as needed.
• Conduct lab measurements and debugging.
• Collaborate with component, FA, and ODM teams to identify root causes and necessary fixes.
• Identify test escapes and work with the design validation team to enhance testing processes.
• Prepare and present root cause analyses for executives and customers.

Qualifications:

• BSEE or MSEE degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering
• Experience debugging networking hardware
• Proficient in designing 20+ layer boards with 50G+ signals
• Experience with multi-phase DC/DC debugging for high current loads
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe) and low-speed signals (I2C, SPI)
• Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity concepts and tools
• Experience in FPGA design using Verilog

Skills:

• Strong debugging skills in hardware engineering
• Ability to analyze complex system architectures
• Proficient in scripting for log analysis
• Experience with lab measurement tools
• Strong communication skills for presenting technical information