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Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel at Arista Networks

Department: Software EngineeringSeniority in posting: senior

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Compensation

CA$120,000 – CA$195,000/yr

Setup
Remote
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Arista Networks is hiring a Linux Kernel Software Engineer to develop and maintain Linux kernel features in EOS, integrate upstream kernel versions, contribute to the mainline kernel, and qualify CPU and NIC hardware. The role involves C, C++, and Python development, automated testing, kernel troubleshooting, customer and system-test support, and mentoring. Candidates need a relevant degree plus 3–8 years of experience depending on the degree, extensive C programming experience, and strong Linux kernel, networking, and software design skills. The new-hire base pay range is $120,000 to $195,000 across Canada, with medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, income protection, and retirement benefits.

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