Application Development Engineer - Backend

Summary

Join Arista Networks as a Software Developer to build and implement software tools and Machine Learning models. You will collaborate with other developers throughout the software development lifecycle, focusing on creating efficient programs and systems that meet user needs. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, along with 4-8 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in Linux/Unix, C/C++, Golang, backend workflows, and Agile methodologies are essential. The position involves creating software for both internal and external use, working on open-source projects, and providing technical support. Arista values a collaborative environment and offers opportunities for continued professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from a four-year college or university or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 to 8 years experienced
• Attention to detail
• Background in Linux, Unix, C/C++, Golang
• Understanding of complete backend workflow for web apps
• Experience building third-party software integration and API’s
• Release engineering skills (pip, rpm, deb, rvm)
• Experience with CI platforms (Jenkins)
• Working Experience in relational databases (MariaDB, Postgres)
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodology
• Creative thinker and team player
• Should be ready to adopt new technologies
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude

Responsibilities

• Create software to address specific customer needs
• Create software for internal use
• Rapidly create proof of concept projects
• Work on open-source development projects
• Provide technical support for products developed by the TAC Tools
• Continued training to maintain expertise
• Excellent written skills
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment
• Maintain professional relationships with teammates, partners and clients
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications
• Integrate software components and third-party programs
• Verify and deploy programs and systems
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade the existing systems
• Recommend and execute improvements
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience in docker and K8s deployments
• Working Experience in AWS/GCP
• Working experience with Network technologies