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
Who You'll Work With
Operating right where hardware meets software, the Platform team builds the foundation for our networking ASICs and supporting infrastructure. PCIe software engineers write the code that manages high speed communication between hardware components in our switches. We work with hardware, diagnostics, and software engineers to maximize bandwidth and improve reliability on the PCIe links.

What You'll Do
As part of this team, you’ll work on projects like:

Bringing up pcie links on new hardware designs

Tuning pcie parameters on root ports, bridges, and end points





Modifying the linux pci drivers and virtual memory allocation

Using AER and DPC to improve error visibility and resiliency

Developing userspace software that mediate between networking ASICs, FPGAs, and PCIe bridges.

Measuring hardware read and write performance

Develop automated tests using C, C++ and Python to validate your features.

Qualifications

Strong engineering and Computer Science fundamentals.

8+ years fluency in C or C++. Python experience an added bonus.

Solid understanding of PCIe hardware and software drivers

PCIe state machine, ltssm, tlp, credit flow control knowledge a plus

Experience with PCIe switches

Significant hands-on experience diagnosing problems, troubleshooting issues, and fixing bugs in low-level firmware

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Additional Information
The recent hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $120,000 to $195,000 across Canada. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location.

Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales.

Employees are also entitled to advantages including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, income protection and a Group Retirement Savings Plan.

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📌 PCIe Senior/Lead Software Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 Arista Networks
📍 British Columbia