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Intern Software Engineer

Arista Networks

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Internship
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Job description

Arista Networks is hiring a Intern Software Engineer — a internship, remote role. Apply directly on Arista Networks's careers page below.

Intern Software Engineers - C/C++

Location: Poland - Remote, pl, Remote

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Arista Networks is looking for great Intern/Graduate Engineer for the Platform team.

  • You decide which team to join
  • A personal mentor for the duration of your internship
  • Arista Prep course (2 lectures/tutorials/workshops, 2 days a week, over 6 weeks)
  • Arista U weekly – Arista ‘University’ lecture on new technologies, products, tools
  • Hack-a-thon – participate in twice yearly global hack-a-thons (depends on internship dates)
  • Full time permanent job offer (end of studies internships) prior to the end of the internship

Who You’ll Work With

Operating right where hardware meets software, the Platform team builds the foundation for our networking ASICs and supporting infrastructure. We write the critical code that drives ultra-low-latency, high-performance networking and guarantees rock-solid hardware reliability.

What You’ll Do

  • Writing Linux user space and kernel code to allow 32-bit drivers to DMA 64-bit virtual memory spaces using both Intel and AMD IOMMU controller.
  • Accessing ASIC registers over SPI bus, SMbus, PCIe and I2C, to implement high resolution timers (sub-100ns accuracy) and read ASIC hardware specifications to gather near-real-time information on large numbers of packet flows and to generate network congestion statistics.
  • Developing configuration management services using Go and Python to support YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF and RESTCONF over gRPC, ssh and ssl for standardised switch configuration, combined with tools like git, Gerrit, Jenkins, Slack and Trello.
  • Developing routing protocol agents (for BGP, OSPF, ISIS) in C/C++ within a Linux embedded environment. Coding of fault-tolerant, concurrent agents capable of handling the demands of future data centers where high performance and high availability are basic requirements. Contributing to a fully automated, developer owned, Python based, continuous test harness with 100s of devices under test at any one moment.

Qualifications

Any of the following:

  • C, C++, Networking, Linux Embedded Systems, Algorithms. But mostly just a love and aptitude for programming.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Intern Software Engineer at Arista Networks a remote job?

Yes, Intern Software Engineer at Arista Networks is a remote position. This role is open to remote candidates.

What skills are required for Intern Software Engineer at Arista Networks?

The required skills for Intern Software Engineer at Arista Networks include: C, C++, Networking, Linux, Embedded Systems, Python, Go, gRPC, Git, JIRA, Agile.

What is the seniority level for Intern Software Engineer at Arista Networks?

Intern Software Engineer at Arista Networks is a Internship level position.

How do I apply for Intern Software Engineer at Arista Networks?

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