Senior Linux Kernel Systems Engineer

Build Linux kernel systems for Arista EOS using C, CPU architecture knowledge, and strong software design skills across networking products.

As a senior software engineer, you will develop and maintain kernel functionality across Arista products. Your work includes CPU subsystem support, new hardware bring-up, kernel integration, feature delivery, and performance tuning. You will collaborate with hardware teams, vendors, system testers, customer support engineers, and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate upstream kernel versions into EOS and development environments
• Bring up and qualify new CPUs in hardware products
• Analyze system test and customer network problems
• Debug issues and fine tune software for scalability
• Document designs and implementations clearly and concisely

Requirements:

• Extensive C programming expertise and strong implementation skills
• Significant hands-on Linux kernel development and troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with x86 and ARM CPU architectures
• Understanding of IP networking architecture, design, and principles
• Ability to work independently and in small teams

Use kernel development, CPU integration, C programming, and networking skills to deliver reliable EOS software.