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Senior Packet Forwarding Engineer at Arista

Arista Networks

vancouver, bc, Canada Full-time June 13, 2026

Found Description

Elevate your engineering career with Arista as a Senior Packet Forwarding Engineer. This role focuses on ASIC-based packet forwarding engines and requires expertise in software and hardware integration.

Arista is seeking an experienced software engineer with a deep understanding of ASIC-powered packet forwarding. You will handle all aspects, from implementing C and C++ solutions to collaborating with hardware teams. Your role involves overseeing the development, testing, and customer support of cutting-edge packet forwarding technology.

Key Responsibilities: • Write specifications for packet forwarding engine features • Independently implement solutions using C, C++, and Python • Debug and test software with vendor libraries • Collaborate with Customer Support on network issues • Mentor junior engineers in software development

Requirements: • BS/MS/Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field • 8+ years of software engineering experience • Proficiency in C or C...

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