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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Manager, Systems Engineering - Majors (Dallas, TX)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Nov 08, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to lead a team of SEs, providing technical guidance and support to customers. The role involves recruiting and training new SEs, developing relationships with channel partners, and collaborating with product management, technical marketing, and R&D to build requirements and product features. The ideal candidate should have experience as a pre-sales System Engineer Manager, strong industry knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The company is committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability.

Pre Sales Systems Engineer - Federal ( DoD / USAF / Space Force)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 08, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to being the partner of choice for digital security. They offer flexibility and choice in their people programs, and their Systems Engineers play a crucial role in defining technical solutions for customers' zero trust journey. The role involves meeting sales quotas, understanding customer needs, and promoting end-to-end solutions. The company values diversity and innovation, and offers competitive compensation packages. They do not sponsor work visas for this position.

WW, Onboarding Program Sr Facilitator

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Digital Learning and Enablement Lead Facilitator to drive their high-performance culture through training, coaching, and cross-functional communications. The role involves creating and collaborating on sales training content, preparing for and conducting in-person and virtual training sessions, and onboarding, training, and empowering the global sales organization. The ideal candidate should have exceptional in-person and virtual facilitation skills, previous experience in a quota-carrying or leadership role, a strong understanding of adult learning principles, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Regional Sales Manager

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to being the partner of choice, protecting the digital way of life. They offer flexibility and choice in their people programs, and are looking for innovators to shape the future of cybersecurity. The Regional Sales Manager role is a significant driver of company revenue, responsible for leading and driving sales engagements, and meeting and exceeding quota by crafting strategic territory plans. The role involves complex sales cycles, creating and implementing strategic account plans, and understanding the competitive landscape and customer needs to effectively position Palo Alto Networks. The company is committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability.

Healthcare Community Care - Named Account Manager

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 07, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to being the partner of choice for digital security. They offer flexibility and choice in their people programs, and are looking for innovators to shape the future of cybersecurity. The Named Account Manager role is a significant driver of company revenue, responsible for leading and driving sales engagements. The role involves driving complex sales cycles, understanding customer needs, and positioning Palo Alto Networks' solutions effectively. The ideal candidate has experience in SaaS-based architectures, particularly in networking and/or security, and demonstrates expertise in value selling and consultative sales techniques.

Sr. Technical Support Engineer, Cortex XSIAM

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success. They offer a range of benefits and opportunities for growth and development. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability and is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Software Engineer - Apps team

Company: Forward Networks

Location: South Bay

Posted Nov 07, 2023

Forward Networks is revolutionizing network management with advanced software that creates a 'digital twin' of the network. This enables operators to predict network behavior, avoid outages, and simplify management. The company is hiring a Java Backend Software Engineer to develop web servers, REST APIs, and product core. The ideal candidate should have at least 5+ years of full lifecycle software development experience, expertise in Java, and a deep understanding of REST API design. Familiarity with networking is a plus but not required.

Principal Consultant, Cloud DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Nov 07, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Consultant with 6+ years of incident response or digital forensics consulting experience in cloud environments. The role involves leading and producing deliverables based on reactive services client engagements, performing incident response functions in public cloud environments, and mentoring team members in incident response and forensics best practices. The company offers flexibility and choice in people programs, with employees generally working from the office three days per week. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, experience managing complicated engagements, and proficiency with host-based forensics and data breach response tools.

Partner Development Manager - Prisma Cloud France

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 05, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee flexibility. They offer a comprehensive cloud native security platform and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability.

Sr Technical Support Engineer, Cortex XSIAM

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 08, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to being the partner of choice, ensuring a safer digital world. They offer flexible work arrangements and value collaboration. The Senior Technical Support Engineer role involves providing technical support to customers, managing support cases, and collaborating with the engineering team. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in various operating systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience in a customer-facing technical support role.

Technical Sales Manager (Systems Engineer), SD-WAN MSP

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Technical Sales Manager (Systems Engineer) for SD-WAN. The role involves establishing strong relationships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), assisting with customer conversations around cybersecurity, and advising on product deployment. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of technical pre-sales experience in cybersecurity or networking, with advanced experience in SD-WAN architectures and providers. They should possess strong communication skills, the ability to travel up to 50%, and a commitment to continuous self-development. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Manager, Systems Engineering - Majors (Dallas, TX)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Nov 07, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to lead a team of SEs, providing technical guidance and support to customers. The role involves recruiting and training new SEs, developing relationships with channel partners, and collaborating with product management, technical marketing, and R&D. The ideal candidate should have experience as a pre-sales System Engineer Manager, strong industry knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a solutions-focused sales environment, commitment to diversity, and flexible work arrangements.

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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