Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel
Arista Networks2 months ago
Vancouver, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Track Linux kernel developments and identify features relevant to Arista products and internal development.
- Develop and maintain EOS kernel features, tests, and test infrastructure using C, C++, and Python.
- Qualify CPUs, NICs, and other kernel-dependent hardware components for integration into Arista products.
- Integrate new upstream Linux kernel versions into EOS and internal development environments.
- Contribute kernel features to the upstream Linux community.
- Own software projects from definition through deployment and maintain delivery quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve customer network issues in collaboration with Customer Support Engineers and customers.
- Analyze and fix problems identified by System Test Engineers.
- Provide technical leadership across features, projects, and tools.
- Mentor new and junior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering plus 8 years of experience; or a master’s degree plus 6 years; or a PhD plus 3 years; equivalent work experience is also accepted.
- Expert-level C programming experience is required; C++ and Python experience is desirable.
- Significant hands-on experience troubleshooting, debugging, and developing Linux kernel features.
- Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture, design, implementation, and the upstream patching process.
- Understanding of IP networking architecture, design, and principles.
- Applied understanding of modern software engineering principles and practices.
- Strong software design, implementation, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and in small teams and communicate and document designs clearly.
- Familiarity with x86 and ARM CPU architectures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Wellbeing and income protection benefits.
- Group Retirement Savings Plan.
- Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses and equity.
- Base pay range varies by work location across Canada.
About Arista Networks
Arista Networks builds cloud networking hardware and software for large data centers, campus networks, and WAN routing. Its portfolio centers on EOS, a Linux-based network operating system, CloudVision management, and Ethernet switches used by cloud providers and enterprises; revenue comes from product sales plus subscriptions and support. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, it is a public company on the NYSE (ticker: ANET).