Hardware Engineer, Board Design

Job Description

Arista Networks is a fast-growing company and an industry leader in the ethernet switch industry. Our switch systems have touched every corner of the market - from the data centers of the world’s largest cloud-computing companies, to your local university’s server room, and every application in between. We design virtually all of the hardware and software that goes into our products and it’s a badge we wear proudly. This wouldn’t be possible without the likes of talented engineers who are given the opportunity to fully lead their own projects and the freedom to think outside the box. Whether you are an intern, a junior engineer or someone who’s been around the block, one thing is for certain - you will leave your mark. We are looking for experienced, motivated full-time hardware engineers to join us in creating industry-leading Cloud Networking Ethernet switches at our newest engineering site, in Nashua, NH.

Responsibilities:

Candidates for this position would be responsible for the entire hardware design process:

• Authoring Functional Specifications
• Selecting and Qualifying Components
• Schematic Capture
• Working closely with PCB Layout (CAD)
• Overseeing and specifying PCB fabrication
• Working closely with Contract Manufacturer (CM) during all builds, from proto through production
• Lab bring up and debug
• Qualifying Components
• Training CM for high yield test and manufacturing

Qualifications

• BSEE
• 5 to 15 years of relevant experience
• Experience designing Networking Hardware, particularly Ethernet switching
• Embedded x86/ARM system design is highly desirable
• High layer count boards
• Gigabit signaling experience
• High speed (>150MHz) parallel buses, SDR and DDR
• 802.3 IEEE compliance
• Writing specifications and drawing schematics for high complexity boards
• Working closely with CAD designers on complicated layout and routing
• Working closely with Software engineers for bringup and debug
• Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts such as impedance, differential routing, insertion loss, board stackups
• Experience designing for Manufacturability
• FPGA design using Verilog
• System simulation using Verilog
• Working with Contract Manufacturers
• Successfully taking products from concept to production

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Where legally permitted, Arista requires all candidates for U.S.-based positions to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved accommodation under applicable law. Candidates anticipating seeking an exemption should contact Arista HR before their start date. Candidates accepting an offer must provide proof of vaccination status on their first day. All offers of employment are contingent upon complying with Arista's vaccination policy.