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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Sr Staff Engineer Software (Java Backend, Distributed Systems - Cloud Platform)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: South Bay

Posted Jan 20, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Sr Staff Engineer Software to work on multicloud data pipelines for AI-powered cybersecurity products. The role involves tackling complex technical challenges, ensuring best practices in code quality and system design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The company values innovation, diversity, and employee wellbeing, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Prisma Cloud Sales Specialist, Strategics

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 19, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Major Account Manager with 7+ years of experience in sales, a deep understanding of public cloud, and existing relationships with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google. The role involves managing a territory, driving sales for Prisma Cloud security solutions, and contributing to the company's cloud and cloud native strategy. The company offers competitive compensation, extensive training, and a supportive team environment.

Territory Account Manager

Company: Arista Channels

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 20, 2025

Arista Networks is a leading company in data-driven client-to-cloud networking, known for its innovation in cloud computing, AI, and software-defined networking. The company values diversity and inclusivity, and has received prestigious awards for its engineering team, company culture, and work-life balance. The Account Manager role involves exceeding sales targets, utilizing a consultative selling approach, and collaborating with various teams to design and position compelling solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a hunter mentality, strong relationships within the territory, and technical acumen in networking, SDN, NFV, switching, network automation, routing, data center, edge computing, network virtualization, and cloud computing.

Principal Engineer Software (Java Backend, Distributed Systems - Cloud Platform)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: South Bay

Posted Jan 20, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Engineer Software to develop and maintain scalable data processing and analytics systems for AI-powered cybersecurity applications. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in code quality, scalability, and system design, and contributing to architecture design and feature development. The company values innovation, collaboration, and diverse teams, offering competitive compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Computer Science, 8+ years of software engineering experience, Java coding experience, and expertise in scalable distributed systems architecture, cloud platforms, and various database technologies.

Senior Manager, Program Management

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: South Bay

Posted Jan 18, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Manager Program Management for their finance accounting and operations organization. The role involves driving change, assessing current processes, and designing future state business processes. The candidate should have an MBA or similar degree, extensive project management skills, and understanding of end-to-end financial processes. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work on challenging projects with a significant global impact.

Sr Principal Engineer Software (App Edge Platform Testing)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: South Bay

Posted Jan 19, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking experienced senior level Software Engineers to develop and deliver next-generation technologies in their App Acceleration team. The company values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, offering a supportive environment with flexible benefits. The role requires at least 15 years of experience in software testing, proficiency in Python and Golang, and experience with testing frameworks like Playwright and Selenium. The compensation is competitive, with a base salary between $170,000 and $277,000 per year.

Sr Manager of Strategic Finance

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: South Bay

Posted Jan 20, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Manager Strategic Finance to join their team. The role involves working closely with the Director of Strategic Finance to create a long-range plan and support cross-functional processes for growth strategy, investment, and resource allocation. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance or MBA, 5+ years of finance experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and financial software. The company values collaboration, innovation, and diversity, offering a fulfilling mission with a worldwide impact.

Senior Network Engineer - Solution Test

Company: Arista Channels

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 17, 2025

Arista Networks, a leader in data-driven client-to-cloud networking, seeks a high-caliber Network Engineer for their Solution Test team. The role involves ensuring product quality through system testing, collaborating with various stakeholders, and troubleshooting failures. The ideal candidate should have a degree in telecommunications, computer engineering, or computer networking, with 10+ years of experience in complex end-to-end environments. Strong knowledge of layer 2 and 3 technologies, switch administration, and Linux tools is required. Familiarity with scripting languages, strong communication skills, and a drive to improve quality are also essential.

Associate Account Manager

Company: Arista Channels

Location: Orange County

Posted Jan 20, 2025

Arista Networks, a leader in data-driven client-to-cloud networking, seeks a New Grad or Associate Sales Representative for a role in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or San Diego. The candidate will collaborate with the Sales Leadership team, perform internal sales support functions, and assist Field Account Managers. Key responsibilities include lead generation, presenting the Arista value proposition, driving new opportunities for various products, and providing sales operations support. The ideal candidate should have a BSBA degree, 2-3 years of technology sales experience, strong technical acumen, excellent people skills, and a passion for technology. The role offers a base pay range of $70,000 to $94,000, along with potential bonuses and equity. Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer.

Technical Sales Recruiter / GTM Recruiter (Go To Market)

Company: Arista Channels

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 20, 2025

Arista Networks, a leading company in data-driven client-to-cloud networking, is seeking a Technical Sales Recruiter with a hunter mentality for a 12-month contract in Japan and other APJ countries. The role involves driving the full life cycle recruiting process, building a robust pipeline of sales talent, and collaborating with the team to understand role requirements. The ideal candidate should have prior full life cycle sales recruiting expertise, hiring sales talent who sell technology, preferably into data centers environments. The company offers a fantastic workplace culture, flexible working arrangements, great career prospects, and excellent facilities.

Staff Engineer Software (Full Stack - Frontend Focused)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: South Bay

Posted Jan 19, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with a frontend focus to design and implement state-of-the-art cloud services. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in frontend development, proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend frameworks like React or Vue.js. They should also have strong UX/UI design intuition, experience with build tools, version control systems, RESTful APIs, and Kubernetes/Docker. The role involves participating in all phases of the product development cycle, providing real-time security services, and collaborating with various teams. The company offers competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for growth and innovation.

Principal Software Engineer (Endpoint DLP SASE)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: South Bay

Posted Jan 20, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their GlobalProtect team. The role involves innovation and development of the GlobalProtect client product on multiple platforms, working with product management to develop and define roadmaps, applying knowledge to create system architectures and low-level designs, and utilizing programming skills for efficient and robust implementations. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in support and networking, proficiency in network troubleshooting, strong understanding of SSL and HTTP HTTPS troubleshooting, and expertise in networking concepts. The company values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, offering a competitive compensation package and a dynamic work environment.

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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