Jobs at Arista Networks

Positions 300,589

Arista Networks, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, builds high‑performance networking solutions for cloud data centers, service providers, and enterprises. Its flagship product line—multilayer Ethernet switches and the Arista Extensible Operating System (EOS)—delivers low‑latency, high‑throughput connectivity that powers the world’s largest cloud providers and financial exchanges.

Typical roles span software engineering, network engineering, cybersecurity, sales, solutions engineering, product management, and field services. Software engineers work in C++ and Go on packet‑processing pipelines that handle billions of packets per second, while network engineers design and optimize EOS features such as virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) and segment routing. Sales and solutions engineering teams partner directly with hyperscale customers to architect end‑to‑end Ethernet fabrics.

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Systems Engineer SLED

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Portland, OR

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Systems Engineer with 4+ years of experience in pre-sales, systems integration, or equivalent. The role involves enabling sales engagements into large new enterprise accounts, navigating complex accounts, and generating winning proposals. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Palo Alto Networks products, particularly Next-Generation Firewall, and comparative technologies. They should also have experience with systems installation, configuration, and administration of routers/switches, UNIX/Linux, and Windows-based systems. The role requires strong analytical skills, time-management skills, and the ability to present complex solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. The company offers a solutions-focused sales environment and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability.

Systems Engineering Manager - SLED

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead, mentor, and coach a team of Systems Engineers. The role involves establishing executive technical relationships with customers, delivering company positioning and messaging, and providing thought-leadership in cybersecurity. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math, with 3+ years of experience as a Systems Engineering Manager or relevant experience. In-depth knowledge of State & Local Government and Education (SLED) industry is required. The role involves 50-75% travel within the district and strong communication skills. Palo Alto Networks is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Senior Python Engineer (Prisma Cloud)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Tel Aviv, Israel

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Python Developer to research, design, and implement cloud security products. The role involves developing solutions for data security protection, contributing to feature development, and fostering innovation within the product. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience with Python and Python-based frameworks, experience with cloud providers, Microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines. The company offers a cloud-native platform for data protection and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Systems Engineer - FSI

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Reston, VA

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Systems Engineer with 4+ years of experience in pre-sales, systems integration, or equivalent. The role involves enabling sales engagements into large new enterprise accounts, navigating complex accounts, and generating winning proposals. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Palo Alto Networks products, particularly Next-Generation Firewall, and comparative technologies. They should also possess experience with systems installation, configuration, and administration of various systems, and strong analytical skills. The company offers personalized and flexible people programs, and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Territory Sales Manager

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Territory Sales Manager to drive company revenue and growth. The role involves crafting strategic territory plans, understanding security threats, and generating volume opportunities. The ideal candidate is a technical, competitive, and adaptive sales professional with a history of exceeding quota. They should be comfortable with a channel-centric go-to-market approach and have experience in segmenting accounts and using partners and marketing for growth.

Presales Engineer (SP & MSSP)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Presales Engineer to provide technical expertise and guidance to service providers, telcos, and MSS organizations. The role involves partnering with large SP, telcos, and MSSP to secure their and customers' networks, cloud, and endpoints with Palo Alto Networks technology. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of data networking, telcos, carriers, and service providers, and the ability to influence and gain buy-in from key stakeholders. The company is committed to being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting the digital way of life, and fostering a culture of innovation and diversity.

MDR Analyst (Unit 42)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a skilled MDR Analyst to join their Unit 42 team, responsible for customer internal security monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in a multi-tiered SOC/IR, be proficient with technologies like EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and FW, and possess excellent communication skills. The role involves owning an incident lifecycle, providing feedback to various teams, and working closely with Security Research, Threat Intelligence, and Threat Hunting teams. The company values collaboration, innovation, and diversity, offering personalized and flexible work programs. This is a shift position (Sunday - Friday evening & Saturday evening).

Principal Software Engineer (Expanse

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: New York, NY

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for the Cortex Vulnerability Management Scanning team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining network scanning software, understanding open source solutions, and collaborating on architecture strategy. The company values flexibility, innovation, and cybersecurity, offering a dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and continuous learning. Qualifications include 5+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Python and network programming, and knowledge of common networking protocols.

Senior Manager, Offensive Security (InfoSec)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Manager for its Offensive Security team. The role involves leading the Red Team and Product Penetration Testing teams, with responsibilities including overseeing operations, maturing processes, guiding scenarios, participating in investigations, and managing resources and budgets. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of security leadership experience, expertise in red team or network penetration testing, strong technical leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The company offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and protecting the digital way of life.

Principal Consultant, Incident Response (Unit 42)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Consultant in Unit 42 to manage incident response engagements with large clients and complex cases. The role involves providing strategic guidance, technical oversight, and product integration. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of hands-on experience in incident response, with 3+ years in client-facing consulting roles. They should possess expert-level knowledge of applicable laws, compliance regulations, and industry standards. The candidate will lead high-profile incident response engagements, provide expert-level services to clients, and develop and execute strategy for the Unit 42 Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) practice. They will also drive innovation in reactive offerings, recruit and onboard top talent, and maintain a culture of excellence.

Staff SW Systems Engineer -Big Data Technologies-Python,Java-MapReduce, Spark, Flink, Kafka, PySpark, NoSQL-9398

Company: Extreme Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Extreme Networks is a global leader in networking solutions, with a strong focus on innovation, diversity, and inclusion. The company is looking for talented engineers to join their team and work on cutting-edge projects, including machine learning and AI-driven network management.

Principal SAST Researcher (Prisma Cloud Application Security)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Tel Aviv, Israel

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Researcher for SAST at Prisma Cloud. The role involves advancing static analysis capabilities, engaging with the security research community, collaborating with engineering teams, and mentoring junior researchers. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in research, including application security and static code analysis, with 6+ years of experience. Familiarity with multiple programming languages and strong communication skills are required. The company is committed to diversity and innovation, with a focus on preventing cyberattacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Arista Networks?
Employees describe Arista as a collaborative, high‑velocity environment that rewards ownership and innovation. Teams operate with a strong emphasis on technical excellence, often working on real‑time packet‑switching challenges that impact global cloud infrastructure. The culture values autonomy—developers are encouraged to experiment with open‑source projects such as Open vSwitch and Arista’s own OpenFlow‑based SDN extensions—and it supports flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options for most roles. Benefits include competitive equity packages, comprehensive health plans, and generous paid time off, reflecting the company’s commitment to long‑term employee growth.
What types of positions are available at Arista Networks?
Arista’s hiring portfolio covers a broad spectrum: - Software Engineering (C++, Go, Rust, Python) - Network Engineering (EOS, virtualization, SDN) - Cybersecurity & Network Security (tooling, threat analysis) - Sales & Solutions Engineering (hyperscale, enterprise) - Product Management & Program Management - Field Services & Technical Support - Cloud Platforms & Data Center Operations - Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations Each role typically requires a strong technical foundation, problem‑solving skills, and a passion for building scalable, high‑performance systems.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Arista Networks?
To differentiate yourself, align your resume and cover letter with Arista’s mission of delivering low‑latency, programmable networking. Highlight experience with high‑performance networking, packet‑level programming, or SDN frameworks. Demonstrate measurable impact—e.g., reduced latency by X% or increased throughput by Y% in a prior role. Contribute to relevant open‑source projects or share code on GitHub, especially if it relates to networking or distributed systems. During interviews, showcase problem‑solving with live coding or system design challenges, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and real‑world constraints. Finally, express enthusiasm for Arista’s culture of autonomy and continuous learning to resonate with hiring managers who prioritize both technical depth and cultural fit.

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