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# Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Network Systems at Arista Networks

Department: Software EngineeringSeniority in posting: senior

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Austin, Texas

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: May 31, 2026

## Description

Arista Networks is hiring Senior/Lead Network Systems Software Engineers to design and build software that controls and manages hardware components on switches and routers. The role involves developing features in C, C++, and Python; creating hardware control interfaces and device drivers; building automated tests; collaborating with customers, product management, hardware, manufacturing, support, and system test teams; and providing technical leadership and mentoring. Candidates need a relevant degree plus 3–8 years of experience, expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python, UNIX or Linux knowledge, and hands-on experience with hardware device drivers or system management utilities.

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