AristaNetworks

PCIe Software Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Employment
Full-time
Experience
3+ years
Posted
2026-07-07T16:59:00.582Z

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Python

Domain Knowledge

  • Embedded Systems
  • Engineering

Requirements

Strong engineering and Computer Science fundamentals.

3+ years fluency in C or C++.

Python experience an added bonus.

Solid understanding of PCIe hardware and software drivers

PCIe state machine, ltssm, tlp, credit flow control knowledge a plus

Experience with PCIe switches

Compensation & Benefits

Arista 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 law law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

Operating right where hardware meets software, the Platform team builds the foundation for our networking ASICs and supporting infrastructure.

PCIe software engineers write the code that manages high speed communication between hardware components in our switches.

We work with hardware, diagnostics, and software engineers to maximize bandwidth and improve reliability on the PCIe links.

Bringing up pcie links on new hardware designs

Tuning pcie parameters on root ports, bridges, and end points

Modifying the linux pci drivers and virtual memory allocation

About the Company

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.