Network Advanced Services Engineer - Service Provider

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.

Who You’ll Work With

When you join Arista as part of the Sales Engineering team, you're not just stepping into a role; you're becoming part of a team of industry experts and technical leaders. Typically reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you'll be working alongside some of the most skilled field engineers in the industry. Our team prides itself on not just understanding the technology but also the business impact and aligning our solutions with the larger goals of our clients. In collaboration with our Product Management and Software Development teams, you will play a pivotal role in steering product developments, offerings, and strategic direction to best serve our customers and prospects. Supported by the expertise of our world class Arista TAC, cutting-edge proof-of-concept resources, and support of the executive team, you are well-positioned to lead and innovate within the industry. 

What You’ll Do

Arista seeks an Advanced Network Services Engineer to provide advanced post-sales support to Regional Service Providers in the US. In this position you will act as an Arista subject matter expert and provide expertise in the routing & switching space to design, implement, and support (troubleshoot) our Software-Driven Open Networking deployments for carrier class service provider networks.  The ideal candidate will also have a level of comfort communicating across all functions within Arista, as well as with clients and partners.

• You will provide advanced post-sales engineering support for Arista's Campus and Service Provider networking deployments including our Cloud based WI-FI solutions for our Regional Service Provider accounts in the US region.
• Review customer network designs for an VxLAN or MPLS EVPN BGP based architectures and make recommendations for deployment
• Migrate or interconnect to/from Cisco, Juniper, and other vendors to Arista infrastructure
• Assist with configuration build-outs including creating network provisioning automation using Python and tools such as Ansible or Arista’s AVD
• Assist with lab implementation and customer education 
• You will assist with proof of concepts (POC) and in-depth testing to validate design scenarios.
• Provide bug scrubs and code recommendations
• Provide interface to TAC and internal development teams and the customer
• You will provide customer advice regarding architectural questions, product prerequisites, product features, etc.
• Assist Pre-Sales Engineer and Account Executives with designing Network solutions
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key partners
• Attend key partner events, training sessions, and provide ongoing training with the customer teams globally
• Continue training to maintain expertise
• Ability to understand the client’s business objectives and technical needs
• Ability to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for sales and clients
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment
• Maintain professional relationships with teammates, partners, and clients
• Some travel may be required within assigned territory

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Network Industry certifications including Arista Cloud Engineer (ACE) level 3 - 5 desired.
• 5+ years’ of Service Provider networking experience with in-depth hands-on experience with routing & switching configuration and deployment.
• You possess previous experience in network design of high performance MPLS based networks including knowledge of EVPN and access technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in technical post-sales, as either a Network Consulting Engineer or as an Advanced Systems (AS) Engineer preferred
• Expert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, MPLS, EVPN, IP Routing, BGP , IGPs Multicast, QoS
• Working knowledge of DC architectures preferred.
• Knowledge of operating Linux systems and virtualized networking lab environments such as Container Lab or GNS3
• Expert level knowledge of at least one industry-standard CLI
• Ability to write white papers a plus
• Background in Perl, Python, Scripting for creating network automation
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written skills and the ability to do related documentation and ticket tracking of opportunities/meeting follow-up

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $106,000 to $187,000. 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. The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer.  Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.