Hardware Engineering Manager

Arista Networks•Santa Clara, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Arista Networks is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and team-oriented Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the creation of industry-leading Cloud Networking Ethernet switches. The role involves leading multiple cross-functional teams in the design and verification of Arista's networking Ethernet switch portfolio, which is known for its high density and bandwidth. The position offers the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team and contribute to cutting-edge technology in the networking hardware industry.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of relevant experience in networking hardware design
Proven experience leading hardware engineering teams across multiple simultaneous projects.
Prior technical management experience is a must
Proficient with high layer count printed circuit boards and high-speed design, with background experience or knowledge of key protocols such as: Ethernet, SMBus, SPI, PCIe, POE, WiFi, PTP, MDIO
Expertise in Designing For Manufacturability (DFM) and collaborating with Contract Manufacturers (CM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) and Joint Design Manufacturers (JDM)
Demonstrated success in taking products from concept through to production.
Strong communication skills and experience in guiding direct reports, working with other managers or other teams, and interfacing with executive leadership
Ability to translate high-level product direction into actionable steps.
Effective project management skills, including tracking execution and implementing corrective actions.
Experience with embedded x86/ARM system design, gigabit+ signaling, high-speed buses, and regulatory compliance.
Skilled in technical documentation, schematic design, CAD collaboration, and software engineering collaboration.
Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts and tools, such as: impedance, PDN’s, differential routing, insertion loss, S-parameters, TDR’s, VNA’s

Nice To Haves

Background experience with scripting, and general software development is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and directions to hardware engineers, to resolve complex HW bring-up and cross functional problems
HW schematic entry, Layout supervision, board bring-up, and cross functional system debug
Work with product management teams to translate high-level product direction into future system designs with detailed, executable steps for cross-functional teams.
Drive Vendor roadmaps of key components (ASICs, connectors, PCB vendors, etc.) to advance Arista’s HW designs, as well as align with internal product roadmaps
Communicate project status and changes to mitigate unexpected issues.
Participate in schematic and board design reviews
Assist in analyzing Signal Integrity and Power Integrity simulation and measurement results
Develop and communicate priorities across a portfolio of projects.
Drive the design of high-quality products with high first-pass yields at manufacturing.
Ensure the prototype manufacturing infrastructure and capacity meets product portfolio needs.
Act as the initial point of contact for customer escalations, and supervise resolution
Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of hardware engineers with a diverse range of experience levels: from new college grads to experienced veterans of the industry.
Identify, define, and implement new processes and tools that help improve productivity and efficiency within the HW team