Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Network Systems

Arista Networks

Senior/Lead Software Engineer at Arista Networks developing network systems software for effective hardware control and performance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver scalable solutions.

Posted 6/29/2026full-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 C, C++, and Python for software development, with a strong focus on hardware integration and device driver design. Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead projects from definition to deployment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingHardware Device Driver DevelopmentUNIX/Linux Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentHardware IntegrationFPGA DesignAutomated TestingSystem Performance Optimization

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationMentoring

Industry Keywords

Computer ScienceElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringIP NetworkingDistributed Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinuxPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate and work with customers, product management and hardware engineers to design and build novel features
Write software that controls everything from temperature sensors, fan controllers, power controllers, storage devices to FPGAs, NICs and PCIE switches
Design abstractions that allow this software to be easily packaged and integrated into hardware drivers
Design solutions to accelerate key functions using hardware and FPGAs to improve system performance
Work closely with hardware engineers throughout the lifecycle of our products
Own projects from definition to deployment and customer interactions
Develop and maintain features using C, C++ and Python, review and contribute to functional and design specifications
Build automated tests and test infrastructure to test features
Work with hardware and manufacturing teams to bring new hardware to market
Mentor new and junior engineers to bring them up to speed in Arista's software development environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 8 years experience, or MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 6 years experience, or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, or equivalent work experience
Expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python
Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
Hands-on experience in the design and development of hardware device drivers and/or system management utilities
Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems is a plus
Experience working with low level hardware components is a plus
Applied understanding of software engineering principles
Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills
Ability to design a solution and implement features independently
Ability to work in small teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
wellbeing
income protection
Group Retirement Savings Plan