Resident Engineer

Arista Networks•Austin, TX

About The Position

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges. At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation. Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do. Who You’ll Work With As a Resident Engineer, you will be a critical technical partner embedded within our most strategic account(s). Your role sits at the intersection of innovation and execution, collaborating with: Elite Customer(s): You will partner directly with Arista’s key customers to design, build, and manage some of the world's most advanced large-scale AI data centers. The Arista Account Team: You will work hand-in-hand with our sales and account leadership to nurture the overall customer relationship and align technical strategy with business goals. Arista TAC & Engineering: You will act as a bridge between customer and Arista’s core Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and Engineering teams, collaborating to debug complex issues and develop high-impact solutions for the customer. Arista’s Resident Engineer Team: You will join a collaborative team of fellow Resident Engineers to share tribal knowledge, standardize best practices, and ensure seamless communication across the account. What You’ll Do As a Resident Engineer, you will serve as the technical contact for Arista’s deployments within the customer environment, spanning from high-level design to hands-on operational excellence.

Requirements

BS/MS with 7+ years of experience in the relevant field

Nice To Haves

Network Certification a plus
ACE L3 or above level certification would be an advantage

Responsibilities

Maintain and update High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD).
Create "As-Built" documentation and Delta Design plans for incremental network expansions.
Conduct regular configuration and network health reviews to ensure compliance with customer's and Arista best practices.
Interface with Arista Product Management (PM) and Systems Engineering (SE) to communicate customer requirements and influence the product roadmap.
Manage the upgrade and hardening of the Arista Fabric, including CloudVision (CVP/CVaaS).
Develop and support automation solutions using Arista python based APIs to streamline network operations.
Author Methods of Procedure (MoP), oversee complex change windows, and perform rigorous pre- and post-activity health checks.
Coordinate with Arista teams for Product Lifecycle Management, ensuring all hardware and software are within supported windows.
Lead advanced troubleshooting for hardware/software issues and act as the primary liaison for customer with the Arista Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to ensure rapid resolution of P1 and escalated cases.
Perform routine bug scrubs, impact analyses, and vulnerability assessments to create actionable patching and update plans.
Investigate critical incidents or issues and provide detailed RCA reports and remediation plans to customer leadership.
Partner with Arista SEs to plan and execute PoCs, demonstrating new features and modules to the customer.
Ensure all customer operations meet agreed-upon SLAs and timelines as defined in the customer's Statement of Work (SoW).
Generate and validate Daily, Weekly, and Monthly reports to provide visibility into network health.
Mentor new hires and conduct internal training sessions to ensure the team is proficient in the latest Arista features and fabric deployments.
Participate in advanced technical sessions hosted by Arista Professional Services, TAC and Engineering to maintain subject matter expertise.