Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel
Arista Networks23 hours ago
Vancouver, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Track Linux Kernel developments and identify features relevant to Arista products and internal development.
- Develop and maintain EOS kernel features and tests using C, C++, and Python.
- Build automated tests and test infrastructure to validate kernel features.
- Qualify CPUs, NICs, and other kernel-dependent hardware components for integration into Arista products.
- Integrate new Linux Kernel versions into EOS and internal development environments.
- Contribute kernel features to the upstream Linux community and mainline code base.
- Analyze and fix customer-network and system-test problems in collaboration with support and test engineers.
- Provide technical leadership across features, projects, and tools.
- Mentor new and junior engineers.
- Own software projects from definition through deployment and ensure delivery quality.
Requirements
- 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 and extensive experience programming in C.
- Knowledge of C++ and Python is desirable.
- Significant hands-on experience troubleshooting, debugging, and developing Linux kernel features.
- Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture, design, and implementation.
- Familiarity with the upstream Linux community patching process and procedures.
- Understanding of IP networking architecture, design, and principles.
- Applied understanding of modern software engineering principles and practices.
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, software design, and implementation skills.
- Familiarity with x86 and ARM CPU architectures.
- Ability to work independently and in small teams and communicate and document designs clearly.
Benefits
- Base pay range of $120,000 to $195,000 annually across Canada.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, income protection, and a Group Retirement Savings Plan.
- Some roles may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and equity.
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).