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Advanced Services Engineer

Arista

Job Description

Posted on: 
March 21, 2025

Summary and company overview

Company Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Responsibilities

  • You will provide advanced post-sales engineering support for Arista's DANZ Monitoring Fabric (DMF) monitoring and Converged Cloud Fabric (CCF) networking deployments for our enterprise and commercial customers.
  • Shadow current field Systems Engineers (SE) and Advanced Services Engineers (ASE) and assist with day to day customer tasks.
  • Assist with migration or interconnect to/from other monitoring and networking vendor products into an Arista infrastructure.
  • Assist with configuration build-outs including creating network provisioning automation using Python and tools such as Ansible.
  • Assist in hands-on work with customers during product evaluations, deployments, and post-sales support.
  • Assist in hands-on tests to validate customer proof-of-concept setups, network designs, and network deployments using new products and features. Demonstrate Arista key technical differentiators in the lab.
  • Assist with proof of concepts (POC) and in-depth testing to validate design scenarios.
  • Provide bug scrubs and code recommendations for customers. Provide an interface to TAC, internal development teams, and the customer.
  • Provide customer advice regarding architectural questions, product prerequisites, product features, etc.
  • Assist Pre-Sales Engineer and Account Executives with designing monitoring and network solutions.
  • Maintain professional relationships with teammates, partners, and clients.
  • Some travel may be required within assigned territory.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • BS/CS/CE degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years experience providing post-sales engineering support for monitoring and/or networking solutions.
  • Basic script & programming skills background such as PERL, PYTHON, Web 2.0 etc.
  • Networking knowledge (Ethernet, VLANs, VxLAN, EVPN, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, Multicast, QoS, etc.) with hands-on experience.
  • Basic technical background in UNIX systems.
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, self-start, work in a dynamic team environment and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with network tap aggregation, network packet broker and monitoring tools is a plus.
  • Ability to write technical papers is a plus.
  • Internship in a technical field or Sales is preferred.
  • Travel to local customer sites and Arista offices.

Additional commentary

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

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Summary and company overview

Company Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

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