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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Principal Engineer - Core Engineering (NetSec)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the technical design and implementation of critical infrastructure, SRE, and DevOps solutions. The role demands deep technical expertise in modern DevOps & SRE practices, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies. The successful candidate will focus on building scalable frameworks, driving automation, and enhancing operational maturity across engineering teams. They will play a pivotal role in building the technical backbone that supports Palo Alto Networks' SASE global scale, directly influencing the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of systems across the SASE organization. The company offers a highly technical and collaborative environment, opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies, and a chance to shape the future of DevOps and SRE practices at a leading cybersecurity company.

Go-to-Market Marketing Intern - EMEAL

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to being the leading cybersecurity partner, aiming to create a safer digital world. They value innovation, collaboration, and integrity, offering a supportive work environment with flexible development programs. As a Go to Market Marketing Intern, one would focus on NNL logo acquisition, developing new reporting methods and demand generation strategies, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to high-impact projects in the cybersecurity industry.

Senior Consulting Director, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) - Remote

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Consulting Director, Digital Forensics & Incident Response for North America. The role involves leading the DFIR consulting practice, managing day-to-day operations, setting strategic direction, and providing world-class reactive cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing consultants, leading complex DFIR investigations, and possess strong technical proficiency in cybersecurity services. They will be responsible for driving innovation, ensuring service quality, and fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $236,000 to $275,000 per year.

Principal Software Engineer - Prisma Cloud Customer Engineering

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are looking for innovative engineers to develop security disciplines for public cloud environments. The role involves software development, debugging, deployment, and support of Palo Alto Prisma cloud services. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and APIs. They should also possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. The company values collaboration, ongoing learning, and individual wellbeing, offering flexible benefits and development programs.

Territory Sales Manager

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Charlotte, NC

Posted Dec 24, 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 for sales. The company offers unmatched systems, tools, and a supportive team environment, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Sr Manager Software Engineering (Cortex)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Tel Aviv, Israel

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to being the partner of choice, protecting the digital way of life. They value innovation, disruptive thinking, and collaboration. The company offers a range of benefits including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. As part of the Cortex Platform team, you'll develop and innovate solutions for Cortex Next-Gen Cloud and Enterprise Security Platforms, focusing on Centralized Asset Inventory and Findings Platform. The role requires 3+ years of leadership experience and 7+ years in building complex SaaS solutions, with hands-on experience in graph-based databases and public cloud providers. The team is at the core of the company's products, constantly innovating and challenging the cybersecurity status quo.

【東京】Cortex製品セールスエンジニア Domain Consultant - Security Operations Transformation(Endpoint Security,XDR,XSOAR,XSIEM)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to being the leading cybersecurity partner, ensuring a safer digital world. They value innovation, collaboration, and integrity, fostering an inclusive environment. The company offers comprehensive development and wellbeing programs, including flexible benefits and personalized learning opportunities. As a Pre-Sales Engineer, one would promote Cortex security products, provide technical support, and conduct consultations tailored to clients' industries. The role requires fluency in Japanese and experience with endpoint, network, and cloud security. Palo Alto Networks is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Director, Environmental Sustainability

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Director of Environmental Sustainability to lead the company's environmental sustainability efforts, ensuring progress towards commitments and goals. The role involves managing environmental sustainability, reducing GHG emissions, integrating sustainability into business operations, and reporting to external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of experience in environmental sustainability, expertise in GHG accounting, and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Palo Alto Networks values collaboration, innovation, and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Domain Consultant (Presales) - Data Security (CASB/DLP), JAPAC

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Singapore

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to being the partner of choice, 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. As a Domain Consultant for Network Security Transformation, you'll provide technical expertise, define solutions, and evangelize their industry leadership. The role requires 3+ years of experience in pre-sales/sales engineering, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of network security technologies. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals.

Solutions Consultant (Pre-sales)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are committed to innovation, challenging the status quo, and fostering a culture of disruptive innovation and collaboration. The Solutions Consultant role involves providing technical leadership, defining solutions for customers' security transformation, and driving sales quotas. The company values diversity, offers comprehensive benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer. However, they do not sponsor work visas for this position.

District Sales Manager - Enterprise

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Reston, VA

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a sales leader to build and drive regional major account sales teams. The role involves exceeding company objectives, mentoring team members, and creating sales metrics. The company values innovation, collaboration, and execution, with a focus on protecting the digital way of life. They offer comprehensive benefits including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

Channel Operations Support Analyst

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Plano, TX

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced analyst to support their Ecosystem Operations team. The role involves managing inbound requests and inquiries related to the Nextwave partner program, ensuring partner program compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The company values innovation, collaboration, and employee wellbeing, offering flexible development programs and a focus on in-person interactions.

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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