Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales) - Hyperscale Team - San Francisco California

Company: Arista
Location: San Francisco, California
Posted On: 01/29/2025

• Full-timeCompany DescriptionArista 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.Job DescriptionWho You'll Work WithThis is a full-time on-site role as a Network Systems Engineer at Arista Networks in the San Francisco Bay Area.When you join Arista as part of the Hyperscaler team, you're not just stepping into a role; you're becoming part of a team of industry experts and technical leaders. You'll be working alongside some of the most skilled engineers in the industry, building some of the biggest networks on the earth. Our team prides itself on not just understanding the technology but also the business impact and aligning our solutions with the larger goals of our clients. In collaboration with our Product Management and Software Development teams, you will play a pivotal role in steering product developments, offerings, and strategic direction to best serve our customers and prospects.What You'll DoWe are experiencing tremendous growth and have an immediate need for a collaborative, self-motivated Network/Systems Engineer within our Cloud Account teams to provide technical systems engineering support for our cloud customers in the Northern California area.
  • The Systems/Network Engineer is a critical component of the Arista Sales team with the key responsibility of acting as a trusted advisor for our customers to gather requirements and identify opportunities with existing and new customers.
  • You will architect, design, and propose Arista Data Center & Campus network solutions using leaf-spine architectures.
  • You will be working with the hyperscalers on next-generation architectures and products.
  • Deliver NPI and lead the way into mass production at scale for hyperscalers.
  • Perform hands-on tests to validate customer proof-of-concept setups, Data Center and/or Campus network designs, and network deployments using new products and features.
  • Put together design guidelines and recommend improvements to customers for the networks they support.
  • Partner with Sales Team to respond to RFP/RFQs.
  • Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering.
  • Represent Arista at SDN and Open Networking industry events and conferences.
  • Keep up-to-date on competitive solutions, products, and services.
  • Author white papers on technology and product.
  • You will partner with the Arista Account Manager to understand customer pain points and conduct whiteboard network architectural reviews in addition to conducting Arista product presentations of Arista's Open Networking Data Center and Cognitive Campus (including Wifi) networking solutions, CloudVision (Network Automation), Security (Network Detection), Endpoint Security and Real-time Fabric Monitoring solutions.Qualifications
    • Data Centre Network Architecture, Network Design, and Network Engineering skills.
    • Strong understanding of networking principles including experience in leaf-spine architecture design.
    • Experience with Network Telemetry e.g OpenConfig, gNMI, gRPC.
    • A minimum of 3+ years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Center design.
    • Experience with routing and switching including L2/L3 protocols (Ethernet, RSTP/ MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS).
    • Demonstrated work experience as either a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE, or Network Consulting Engineer preferred.
    • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
    • Knowledge of competitive products, solutions, and services.Compensation InformationThe new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $140,000 to $197,000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista's Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.Additional InformationArista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or local law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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