Jobs at Arista Networks

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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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Sr. Technical Support Engineer, Focused Services

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Plano, TX

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They value innovation, collaboration, and execution, with a focus on disrupting traditional methods. The company offers a range of benefits including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. The role involves providing advanced-level technical assistance to top-tier customers, troubleshooting complex issues, and maintaining rigorous case management practices. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years of network security experience, expertise in TCP/IP, and proficiency with network troubleshooting tools. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Domain Consultant Manager, Network Security Transformation - SASE

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Toronto, Canada

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Domain Consultant Manager to lead a team providing technical expertise and guidance in network security and zero trust journey. The role involves recruiting and hiring new Domain Consultants, developing a training curriculum, mentoring team members, and collaborating with sales and product teams. The ideal candidate should have experience managing customer-facing sales engineering or solutions architect teams, a solid understanding of network security solutions, and strong communication skills. The company offers competitive compensation, a solutions-focused sales environment, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Product Marketing Manager - Strata Cloud Manager for SASE and ADEM

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Product Marketing Manager to shape and execute the marketing strategy for their new innovative product, Strata Cloud Manager for SASE and ADEM capabilities. The role involves developing narratives, creating impactful marketing content, and collaborating with various teams. The company values collaboration, continuous learning, and diversity, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Channel Business Manager

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They value innovation, collaboration, and integrity. The company offers a range of benefits including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. The role involves channel management, relationship building, and executing business plans to increase revenue and market share. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of channel management experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading complex sales situations.

Prisma Cloud Solutions Architect - Commercial

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are looking for innovative individuals to join their team as Solutions Architects (SAs). The role involves building relationships with key technical decision-makers, educating customers about industry trends, and showcasing security best practices. The company values disruptive innovation, collaboration, and ongoing learning, offering a range of development and personal wellbeing programs. The ideal candidate should have a degree in CS or equivalent experience, 3+ years of technical sales experience, and hands-on experience with IaC software tools and CI/CD tools. The compensation is competitive, with a base salary between $198,000 - $273,000/YR.

Director, Prisma Cloud Inside Sales

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are looking for a senior sales leader with 5+ years of experience, preferably in an enterprise sales environment. The role involves managing a team of sales leaders and professionals, driving revenue growth, and providing strategic insights. The company values innovation, collaboration, and ongoing learning, offering a range of development and wellbeing programs. They are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals.

Named Account Manager, SLED

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: New York, NY

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They value innovation, collaboration, and execution, with a focus on disruptive ideas and inclusivity. The Named Account Manager role involves driving complex sales cycles, understanding customer needs, and positioning Palo Alto Networks' solutions. The company offers comprehensive development and wellbeing programs, and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. However, the role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Principal Engineer Software (Network Management System)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are looking for innovative Principal Software Engineers with extensive experience in building large enterprise applications and cloud native apps. The role involves conceptualizing, collaborating, and developing a highly scalable cloud native Network Management System. The company offers a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Senior Staff IT Software Engineer

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Staff QA Lead with 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and test engineering. The role involves creating comprehensive testing plans, collaborating with IT product owners, and performing data-driven testing. The company values collaboration, innovation, and diversity, offering a range of development and personal wellbeing programs. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Solutions Consultant Manager - SLED

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Sacramento, CA

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Solutions Consultant Manager to lead a team in providing technical guidance and solution development to customers, aiming to protect them from advanced cyberattacks. The role involves recruiting and mentoring team members, driving platformization efforts, and collaborating with various teams to ensure customer success. The ideal candidate should have experience as a pre-sales System Engineer Manager, knowledge of security product market trends, and strong communication skills.

Solutions Consultant - Healthcare

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to being the partner of choice for digital security. They value innovation, collaboration, and execution, with a focus on protecting their customers' digital way of life. The Solutions Consultant role involves providing technical leadership, defining solutions for customers' security transformation, and meeting sales quotas. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including wellbeing programs, personalized learning opportunities, and a supportive team environment. They are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Domain Consultant - Network Security

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are looking for innovators to join their team and shape the future of cybersecurity. The role of a domain consultant for network security transformation involves providing technical expertise, defining solutions, and evangelizing their industry leadership. The company values collaboration, disruptive innovation, and ongoing learning, offering a range of development and personal wellbeing programs. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in pre-sales/sales engineering within Zero Trust, Networking, Network Security, SaaS Security or SSE/SASE, with outstanding customer communication and problem-solving skills.

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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