Hardware Design Engineer, High Speed Networking
Arista Networks · Nashua, NH, United States · Posted May 14, 2026
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Who You’ll Work With
Working closely with cross-functional teams including software, product management, marketing, and manufacturing, our engineers innovate new system architectures and develop high-speed PCBs requiring state-of the-art signal integrity and power integrity design practices.
What You'll Do
Our Hardware Design Engineering team is at the forefront of developing high-speed networking and Ethernet products used in Enterprise campuses, hyperscale datacenters and bleeding edge AI clusters. The team is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of advanced hardware solutions that meet the demands of modern networking environments.
Candidates for this position would be responsible for the entire hardware design process:
Authoring functional specifications of high power and high density Ethernet switches used in AI networks
Selecting and qualifying components
Schematic capture and tool-based design verification
Working closely with eCAD teams on PCB layout and component footprints
Working with internal teams to run (or run your own) signal integrity simulations on both power and datapath signals
Working closely with mechanical and thermal engineers on the system general arrangement and physical realization
Specifying PCB stackup and fabrication details with various PCB vendors
Working with internal teams to develop (or develop your own) programmable logic devices for control and timing planes
Working closely with local and overseas Contract Manufacturers (CM), from proto through production
Lab bring up and debug of prototypes
Working closely with diagnostics software engineers on both design validation and manufacturing test development
Driving complex system debug between software, hardware, and test teams
Training CM for high yield test and manufacturing
BSEE or MSEE
2+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering (extremely promising new graduates will also be considered).
Solid understanding of basic electronics theory and design
Experience with circuit design and debug, especially involving high speed signals
Experience with lab debug and test equipment
Experience learning complex design tools
Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts
FPGA design and system simulation experience is a plus
Some Python or other coding experience is a plus
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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.